Fern Britton and Katherine Grainger
Katherine Grainger, Fern Britton and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Harper Lee, Susan Hill and Alan Bennett. From 2013.
TV presenter and novelist Fern Britton and Olympic gold medallist rower Katherine Grainger join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Harper Lee, Susan Hill and Alan Bennett.
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Publisher: Arrow
The Various Haunts of Men by Susan Hill
Publisher: Vintage
The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
Publisher: Profile Books and Faber & Faber
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2013.
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BOOKS FEATURED IN THIS BROADCAST
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Published by Arrow
The Various Haunts of Men by Susan Hill
Published by Vintage
The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
Published by Profile Books and Faber & Faber
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Fern Britton |
| Interviewed Guest | Katherine Grainger |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
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Tue 3 Dec 2013 16:30BBC Radio 4- Mon 4 Apr 2022 18:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 5 Apr 2022 00:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 28 Apr 2026 10:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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