Russell Kane and Peter Lord
4 Extra Debut. Peter Lord, Russell Kane and Harriett Gilbert’s favourite books by Susan Pinker, Russell Hoban and Nathaneal West. From 2016.
Aardman animations co-founder Peter Lord and comedian Russell Kane join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Susan Pinker, Russell Hoban and Nathaneal West.
Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban,
Publisher: Bloomsbury
The Village Effect by Susan Pinker,
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Miss Lonelyhearts by Nathaneal West.
Publisher: Daunt Books
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2016.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Peter Lord |
| Interviewed Guest | Russell Kane |
| Producer | Sally Heaven |
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Tue 29 Mar 201616:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 1 Apr 201623:00BBC Radio 4
- Fri 28 Apr 201723:30BBC Radio 4
- Mon 15 Jan 202421:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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