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Writer and gardener Carol Klein shares her favourite writing, from Graham Greene to Clare Leighton, Dorothy Parker and Edmund de Waal. With guest readers Jo Brand and Phil Davis.

Writer and gardener Carol Klein shares her favourite pieces of writing, from Graham Greene's 'Our Man in Havana' to Clare Leighton's 'Four Hedges', as well as poetry by Roque Dalton and Seamus Heaney. With inspiration from environmentalist Wangari Maathai and a taste of Carol's beatnik roots from Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road'.

Funny, touching, lyrical and down-to-earth readings to reflect Carol's taste and personality.

With special guest readers Jo Brand and Phil Davis, and music composed and performed by Alastair Caplin.

Producer...Mary Ward-Lowery.

28 minutes

Last on

Tue 31 Mar 201523:30

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RoleContributor
PresenterCarol Klein
ReaderJo Brand
ReaderPhil Davis
PerformerAlastair Caplin
ProducerMary Ward-Lowery

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  • Mon 2 Feb 201516:00
  • Tue 31 Mar 201523:30

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