John Sergeant and Helen Lewis
4 Extra Debut. John Sergeant, Helen Lewis and Harriett Gilbert on books by Sebastian Faulks, Lady Mary Montagu and Sheila Burnford. From 2015.
The journalists John Sergeant and Helen Lewis, join Harriett Gilbert to discuss three favourite books.
Jeeves and The Wedding Bells by Sebastian Faulks
Publisher Arrow Books
The Turkish Embassy Letters by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
Publisher Virago
The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford
Publisher Vintage
Producer Beth O'Dea
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2015.
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Books Featured in The Programme:
Jeeves and the Wedding Bells by Sebastian Faulks
The Turkish Embassy Letters by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | John Sergeant |
| Interviewed Guest | Helen Lewis |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
Broadcasts
Tue 17 Feb 201516:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 20 Feb 201523:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 10 Oct 202218:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 11 Oct 202200:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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