Johnny Ball & David Aaronovitch
4 Extra Debut. Matthew Parris, David Aaronovitch and Johnny Ball discuss books by JG Farrell, Hugh Thompson and Flann O'Brien. From January 2002.
Matthew Parris is joined by TV presenter Johnny Ball and the journalist David Aaronovitch to discuss paperbacks by JG Farrell, Hugh Thompson and Flann O'Brien. From 2002.
The Third Policeman by Flann O'Brien
Publisher: Flamingo
The White Rock by Hugh Thompson
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicholson
The Siege of Krishnapur by J.G. Farrell
Publisher: Phoenix Press.
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Tue 8 Jan 200216:30BBC Radio 4 FM- Sun 13 Jan 200223:00BBC Radio 4 FM
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