Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson
4 Extra Debut. Sally Phillips, Julia Donaldson and Harriett Gilbert on books by John Irving, Paul Wilson and Rachel Cusk. From 2016.
‘Clare in the Community’ actress Sally Phillips and ‘Gruffalo’ author Julia Donaldson join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by John Irving, Paul Wilson and Rachel Cusk.
‘A Prayer for Owen Meany’ by John Irving
Publisher: Black Swan
‘The Visiting Angel’ by Paul Wilson
Publisher: Serpent’s Tail
‘Outline’ by Rachel Cusk
Publisher: Vintage
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2016.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Sally Phillips |
| Interviewed Guest | Julia Donaldson |
| Producer | Sally Heaven |
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Tue 8 Nov 201616:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 11 Nov 201623:00BBC Radio 4
- Fri 4 Jan 201916:30BBC Radio 4
- Fri 19 Apr 201916:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 23 Apr 202410:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 23 Apr 202416:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 24 Apr 202400:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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