Professor David Nutt and Philippa Perry
4 Extra Debut. David Nutt, Philippa Perry and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Aldous Huxley, Bernardine Evaristo and Mary Midgley. From 2016.
Professor David Nutt and psychotherapist Philippa Perry join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Aldous Huxley, Bernardine Evaristo and Mary Midgley.
Island by Aldous Huxley
Publisher: Vintage
Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton
Animals and Why They Matter by Mary Midgley
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2016.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | David Nutt |
| Interviewed Guest | Philippa Perry |
| Producer | Sally Heaven |
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Tue 21 Jun 201616:30BBC Radio 4 FM- Mon 5 Feb 202421:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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