Bidisha and Gillian Reynolds
Bidisha, Gillian Reynolds and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Jean Rhys, Frances Woods and John Le Carre. From 2016.
Writer and broadcaster Bidisha and radio reviewer Gillian Reynolds join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Jean Rhys, Frances Woods and John Le Carre.
Wide Sargasso Sea, by Jean Rhys
Publisher: Penguin
Hand Grenade Practice in Peking by Frances Woods
Publisher: Slightly Foxed
Call For the Dead by John Le Carre
Publisher: Penguin
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2016.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Bidisha |
| Interviewed Guest | Gillian Reynolds |
| Producer | Sally Heaven |
Broadcasts
Tue 11 Oct 201616:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 14 Oct 201623:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 25 Mar 202421:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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