Lynne Truss and Diran Adebayo
4 Extra Debut. Lynne Truss, Diran Adebayo and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Paul Theroux, Nick Barlay and Michael Ondaatje. From 2013.
Harriett Gilbert and her guests - writers Lynne Truss and Diran Adebayo discuss their favourite books by Paul Theroux, Nick Barlay and Michael Ondaatje
Sir Vidia's Shadow:
A Friendship Across Five Continents by Paul Theroux
Publisher: Penguin
Hooky Gear by Nick Barlay
Publisher: Sceptre
Running in the Family by Michael Ondaatje
Publisher: Bloomsbury
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2013.
Last on
More episodes
BOOKS FEATURED IN THIS BROADCAST
Running in the Family by Michael Ondaatje
Published by Bloomsbury
Hooky Gear by Nick Barlay
Published by Sceptre
Sir Vidia’s Shadow by Paul Theroux
Published by Penguin
Diran Adebayo
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Lynne Truss |
| Interviewed Guest | Diran Adebayo |
| Producer | Sue Fry |
Broadcasts
Tue 30 Jul 201316:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 2 Aug 201323:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 31 Jan 202218:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 1 Feb 202200:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
Listen now to books on BBC Sounds
Escape with books & stories
Opening Lines
John Yorke unpacks the themes behind the stories in Radio 4's weekend afternoon dramas.
Books
Celebrating reading and the 100 novels that have shaped our world.
How many of these 100 Novels have you read?
After a passionate debate, our panel has come up with this surprising literary selection.
Podcast
![]()
A Good Read
Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.
