Kate Silverton and Johnnie Walker
4 Extra Debut. Johnnie Walker, Kate Silverton and Harriett Gilbert on books by Robert M Pirsig, Georgina Howell and Barbara Pym. From 2013.
Harriett Gilbert. and her guests - BBC Radio 2 presenter, Johnnie Walker and BBC newsreader, Kate Silverton talk about their favourite books by Robert M Pirsig, Georgina Howell and Barbara Pym.
Zen and the Art of Motor Cycle Maintenance by Robert M Pirsig
Publisher: Vintage
Daughter of the Desert - the Remarkable Life of Gertrude Bell by Georgina Howell
Publisher: Pan MacMillan
Excellent Women by Barbara Pym
Publisher: Virago
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2013.
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BOOKS FEATURED IN THIS BROADCAST
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig
Published by Vintage
Daughter of the Desert: the Remarkable Life of Gertrude Bell by Georgina Howell
Published by Pan MacMillan
Excellent Women by Barbara Pym
Published by Virago
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Kate Silverton |
| Interviewed Guest | Johnnie Walker |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
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Tue 12 Nov 201316:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 15 Nov 201323:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 14 Mar 202218:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 15 Mar 202200:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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