Frankie Boyle and Maureen Lipman
4 Extra Debut. Maureen Lipman, Frankie Boyle and Harriett Gilbert on books by Michael Blakemore, Barbara Trapido and Joseph Heller. From 2015.
Harriett Gilbert and her guests - comedian, Frankie Boyle and actress, Maureen Lipman - discuss their favourite books by Michael Blakemore, Barbara Trapido and Joseph Heller.
Stage Blood by Michael Blakemore
Publisher: Faber
Something Happened by Joseph Heller
Publisher: Vintage
Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido
Publisher: Bloomsbury
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2015.
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Books Featured in the Programme:
Stage Blood by Michael Blakemore
Something Happened by Joseph Heller
Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Frankie Boyle |
| Interviewed Guest | Maureen Lipman |
| Producer | Sally Heaven |
Broadcasts
Tue 3 Feb 201516:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 6 Feb 201523:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 26 Sep 202218:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 27 Sep 202200:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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