Roy Foster and Andrew Roberts
4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert, Roy Foster and Andrew Roberts discuss books by Hanif Kureishi, William Maxwell and John Harris. From 2014.
Harriett Gilbert and her guests - historians Roy Foster and Andrew Roberts - discuss favourite books by John Harris, Hanif Kureishi and William Maxwell.
Covenant with Death by John Harris
Publisher: Sphere
The Chateau by William Maxwell
Publisher: Vintage
The Buddha of Suburbia by Hanif Kureishi
Publisher: Faber
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2014.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Roy Foster |
| Interviewed Guest | Andrew Roberts |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
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Tue 11 Nov 201416:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 14 Nov 201423:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 29 Aug 202218:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 30 Aug 202200:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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