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Leila Aboulela

Mariella Frostrup talks to novelist Leila Aboulela and comedian and author Helen Lederer considers the secret of writing a funny book, and reveals the titles that make her laugh out loud.

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28 minutes

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Thu 20 Aug 201515:30
BBC Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • Leila Aboulela

    Duration: 12:29

  • Literary Postcard - Carlos Gamerro

    Duration: 04:15

  • Publishing Scotland

    Duration: 04:29

  • Helen Lederer

    Duration: 04:43

Read the opening chapter of The Kindness of Enemies by Leila Aboulela

The Kindness of Enemies: Chapter 1 by Leila Aboulela

Credits

PresenterMariella Frostrup
Interviewed GuestLeila Aboulela
Interviewed GuestHelen Lederer

Broadcasts

  • Sun 16 Aug 201516:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 20 Aug 201515:30
    BBC Radio 4 FM

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