Jo Brand & Naomi Alderman
4 Extra Debut. Jo Brand, Naomi Alderman and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Robert Tressell, Jorge Luis Borges and Aidan Higgins. From 2015.
Comedian Jo Brand, author Naomi Alderman join presenter Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Robert Tressell, Jorge Luis Borges and Aidan Higgins.
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Robert Tressell
Publisher: Wordsworth Classics
Fictions by Jorge Luis Borges
Translated by Andrew Hurley
Publisher: Penguin
Langrishe, Go Down by Aidan Higgins
Publisher: New Island
Producer: Mary Ward-Lowery
First broadcast on Radio 4 in July 2015.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Jo Brand |
| Interviewed Guest | Naomi Alderman |
| Producer | Mary Ward-Lowery |
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Tue 14 Jul 201516:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 17 Jul 201523:00BBC Radio 4
- Fri 12 May 202320:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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