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Constance Briscoe and Angela Saini

4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert, Constance Briscoe and Angela Saini share books by Jill Paton Walsh, Isaac Asimov and Muriel Spark. From 2012.

Harriett Gilbert and her guests - former barrister, Constance Briscoe and science journalist, Angela Saini - discuss favourite books by Jill Paton Walsh, Isaac Asimov and Muriel Spark.

Constance's choice: 'Knowledge Of Angels' by Jill Paton Walsh
Publisher: Black Swan

Angela's choice: 'Foundation' by Isaac Asimov
Publisher: Harper Collins

Harriett's choice: 'Curriculum Vitae' by Muriel Spark
Publisher: Carcanet

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2012.

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