Deborah Bull and Sam Leith
4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert, Sam Leith and Deborah Bull discuss books by Mervyn Peake, John Berryman and Gabriel Garcia Márquez. From 2016.
Deborah Bull, former ballet dancer and Sam Leith, The Spectator’s literary editor join presenter, Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Mervyn Peake, John Berryman and Gabriel Garcia Márquez.
'Mr Pye' by Mervyn Peake
Publisher: Vintage
'77 Dream Songs' by John Berryman
Publisher: Faber
'News of a Kidnapping' by Gabriel García Márquez.
Translated by Edith Grossman.
Publisher: Penguin
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2016.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Deborah Bull |
| Interviewed Guest | Sam Leith |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
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Tue 1 Mar 201616:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 4 Mar 201623:00BBC Radio 4
- Fri 18 Aug 202320:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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