Trevor McDonald and Jon Snow
Sir Trevor McDonald, Jon Snow and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Robert A Caro, Graham Swift and Bill Bryson. From 2016.
Former TV newscasters, Sir Trevor McDonald and Jon Snow join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Robert A Caro, Graham Swift and Bill Bryson.
Master of The Senate by Robert A Caro
Publisher: Pimlico
Mothering Sunday by Graham Swift
Publisher: Scribner
Notes From A Small Island by Bill Bryson
Publisher: Black Swan
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2016.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Trevor McDonald |
| Interviewed Guest | Jon Snow |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
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Tue 7 Jun 201616:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 10 Jun 201623:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 21 Aug 201700:17BBC Radio 4
- Mon 22 Jan 202421:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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