Bill Paterson and Tom Chatfield
Bill Paterson, Tom Chatfield and Harriett Gilbert on books by Christopher Hitchens, Terry Pratchett and Dava Sobel. From 2017.
Actor Bill Paterson and tech philosopher Tom Chatfield join Harriett Gilbert' to discuss their favourite books by Christopher Hitchens, Terry Pratchett and Dava Sobel.
Small Gods by Terry Pratchett
Publisher: Corgi
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time by Dava Sobel
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Mortality by Christopher Hitchens
Publisher: Atlantic Books
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2017.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Bill Paterson |
| Interviewed Guest | Tom Chatfield |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
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Tue 27 Jun 2017 16:30BBC Radio 4 FM- Wed 27 Sep 2017 23:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 13 Aug 2024 10:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 13 Aug 2024 16:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 14 Aug 2024 00:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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