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John Niven and Sali Hughes

John Niven, Sali Hughes and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Steve Tesich, Nora Ephron and Fred Vargas. From 2017.

Beauty journalist Sali Hughes and author John Niven join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Steve Tesich, Nora Ephron and Fred Vargas.

Heartburn by Nora Ephron
Publisher: Virago

Karoo by Steve Tesich
Publisher: Vintage

Wash This Blood Clean from My Hand by Fred Vargas
Publisher: Vintage

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2017.

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Credits

Presenter Harriett Gilbert
Interviewed Guest John Niven
Interviewed Guest Sali Hughes
Producer Beth O'Dea

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  • Tue 25 Jul 2017 16:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 28 Jul 2017 23:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 5 Jan 2018 16:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 10 Sep 2024 10:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 10 Sep 2024 16:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 11 Sep 2024 00:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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