Andrew Maxwell and Kamila Shamsie
4 Extra Debut. Andrew Maxwell, Kamila Shamsie and Harriett Gilbert discuss Doris Lessing, Anita Desai and John Steinbeck. From 2014.
Harriett Gilbert and her guests - Irish stand-up comedian, Andrew Maxwell and Pakistani writer, Kamila Shamsie - discuss their favourite books by Doris Lessing, Anita Desai and John Steinbeck.
Clear Light of Day by Anita Desai
Publisher: Vintage
Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck
Publisher: Penguin
In Pursuit of the English by Doris Lessing
Publisher: Fourth Estate
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2014.
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BOOKS FEATURED IN THIS BROADCAST
Clear Light of Day by Anita Desai
Published by Vintage
Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck
Published by Penguin
In Pursuit of the English by Doris Lessing
Published by Fourth Estate
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Andrew Maxwell |
| Interviewed Guest | Kamila Shamsie |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
Broadcasts
Tue 25 Feb 201416:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 28 Feb 201423:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 2 May 202218:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 3 May 202200:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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