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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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30 minutes

Last on

Wed 24 Apr 202400:00

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterHarriett Gilbert
Interviewed GuestSally Phillips
Interviewed GuestJulia Donaldson
ProducerSally Heaven

Broadcasts

  • Tue 8 Nov 201616:30
  • Fri 11 Nov 201623:00
  • Fri 4 Jan 201916:30
  • Fri 19 Apr 201916:30
  • Tue 23 Apr 202410:00
  • Tue 23 Apr 202416:00
  • Wed 24 Apr 202400:00

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