Rebecca Root and Jake Arnott
Rebecca Root, Jake Arnott and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Chris Ware, Damien Barr and Kurt Vonnegut. From 2016.
Rebecca Root, the first trans actor to play a trans role in a mainstream BBC series, Boy Meets Girl, and The Long Firm author, Jake Arnott join Harriet Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Chris Ware, Damien Barr and Kurt Vonnegut.
Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth by Chris Ware.
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Maggie and Me by Damien Barr
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut
Publisher: Vintage
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2016.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Jake Arnott |
| Interviewed Guest | Rebecca Root |
| Producer | Sally Heaven |
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Tue 9 Feb 201616:30BBC Radio 4 FM- Fri 12 Feb 201623:00BBC Radio 4
- Tue 19 Sep 201723:30BBC Radio 4
- Fri 28 Jul 202320:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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