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Ian Marchant and Larry Lamb

4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert, Larry Lamb and Ian Marchant discuss books by Tim Winton, Alain Mabanckou and JL Carr. From 2012.

Harriett Gilbert' and her guests - actor, Larry Lamb (Gavin & Stacey) and writer, Ian Marchant.- discuss favourite books by Tim Winton, Alain Mabanckou and JL Carr.

Larry Lamb's choice: ‘Dirt Music’ by Tim Winton

Ian Marchant's choice: ‘How Steeple Sinderby Wanderers Won the FA Cup’ by JL Carr

Harriett Gilbert's choice: ‘African Psycho’ by Alain Mabanckou.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2012.

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