Joe Dunthorne and John O'Farrell
4 Extra Debut. Joe Dunthorne, John O'Farrell and Harriett Gilbert choose Denis Johnson, Cathy Rentzenbrink and Marilynne Robinson. From 2016.
Authors John O'Farrell, and Joe Dunthorne, join Harriet Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Denis Johnson, Cathy Rentzenbrink and Marilynne Robinson.
Jesus' Son by Denis Johnson
Publisher: Methuen
The Last Act of Love by Cathy Rentzenbrink
Publisher: Picador
Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson
Publisher: Faber
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2016.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Joe Dunthorne |
| Interviewed Guest | John O'Farrell |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
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Tue 8 Mar 201616:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 11 Mar 201623:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 28 Aug 201700:17BBC Radio 4
- Fri 25 Aug 202320:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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