Josie Long and Romesh Ranganathan
4 Extra Debut. Josie Long, Romesh Ranganathan and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Yann Martel, Clive James and Dan Hancox. From 2015.
Harriett Gilbert and her guests - comedians, Josie Long and Romesh Ranganathan - discuss favourite books by Yann Martel, Clive James and Dan Hancox.
The Village Against the World by Dan Hancox
Publisher: Verso
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Publisher: Cannongate
Unreliable Memoirs by Clive James
Publisher: Picador
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2015.
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Josie Long's Short Cuts
A showcase for delightful and adventurous short documentaries from the UK and abroad
Books Featured in the Programme:
The Village Against the World by Dan Hancox
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Unreliable Memoirs by Clive James
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Josie Long |
| Interviewed Guest | Romesh Ranganathan |
Broadcasts
Tue 24 Feb 201516:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 27 Feb 201523:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 17 Oct 202218:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 18 Oct 202200:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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