Fern Britton and Katherine Grainger
4 Extra Debut. Katherine Grainger, Fern Britton and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Harper Lee, Susan Hill and Alan Bennett. From 2013.
TV presenter Fern Britton and Olympic gold medalist rower Katherine Grainger talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.
Katherine Grainger's choice: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Published by Arrow
Fern Britton's choice: The Various Haunts of Men by Susan Hill
Published by Vintage
Harriett Gilbert's choice: The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
Published by Profile Books and Faber & Faber
Producer Beth O'Dea
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2014.
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BOOKS FEATURED IN THIS BROADCAST
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Published by Arrow
The Various Haunts of Men by Susan Hill
Published by Vintage
The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett
Published by Profile Books and Faber & Faber
Katherine Grainger, Harriett Gilbert and Fern Britton at the recording of A Good Read
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Fern Britton |
| Interviewed Guest | Katherine Grainger |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
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Tue 3 Dec 201316:30BBC Radio 4- Mon 4 Apr 202218:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 5 Apr 202200:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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