Sally Lindsay and Jonathan Harvey
Sally Lindsay, Jonathan Harvey and Harriett Gilbert on books by Sue Townsend, Christopher Douglas and Angela Carter. From 2017.
Actress Sally Lindsay and playwright Jonathan Harvey join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Sue Townsend, Christopher Douglas and Angela Carter.
The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole by Sue Townsend
Publisher: Puffin
I, An Actor, by Nicholas Craig.
(Written by Christopher Douglas and Nigel Planer).
Publisher: Methuen
Wise Children by Angela Carter
Publisher: Vintage
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2017
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Sally Lindsay |
| Interviewed Guest | Jonathan Harvey |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
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Tue 10 Oct 2017 16:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 13 Oct 2017 23:00BBC Radio 4
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