Dr Christian Jessen and James Wong
4 Extra Debut. Dr Christian Jessen, James Wong and presenter Harriett Gilbert discuss Michael Crichton, Louis Begley and Amos Oz. From 2015.
Science writer and botanist,James Wong, TV's Dr Christian Jessen and Harriett Gilbert discuss their favourite books by Michael Crichton, Louis Begley and Amos Oz.
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Publisher: Arrow Books
Wartime Lies by Louis Begley
Publisher: Penghuin
The Same Sea by Amos Oz
Translated Nicholas de Lange
Publisher: Vintage
Producer Sally Heaven
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2015.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Christian Jessen |
| Interviewed Guest | James Wong |
| Producer | Sally Heaven |
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Tue 1 Dec 201516:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 4 Dec 201523:00BBC Radio 4
- Fri 14 Jul 202320:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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