Terry Deary and Shappi Khorsandi
4 Extra Debut. Terry Deary, Shappi Khorsandi and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by GK Chesterton, Sue Townsend and John McGahern. From 2013.
Horrible Histories author Terry Deary and comedian Shappi Khorsandi join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by GK Chesterton, Sue Townsend and John McGahern.
The Napoleon of Notting Hill by GK Chesterton
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction by Sue Townsend
Publisher: Penguin
Amongst Women by John McGahern
Publisher: Faber and Faber
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2013.
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BOOKS FEATURED IN THIS PROGRAMME
The Napoleon of Notting Hill by G.K. Chesterton
Published by Hendrickson Publishers
Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction by Sue Townsend
Published by Penguin
Amongst Women by John McGahern
Published by Faber and Faber
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Terry Deary |
| Interviewed Guest | Shappi Khorsandi |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
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Tue 4 Jun 2013 16:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 7 Jun 2013 23:00BBC Radio 4
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