Alan Carr and Melanie Sykes
4 Extra Debut. Alan Carr, Melanie Sykes and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by John Fowles, Andrea Ashworth and Malcolm Bradbury. From 2017.
Comedian Alan Carr and presenter Melanie Sykes join Harriett Gilbert to talk about books they love by John Fowles, Andrea Ashworth and Malcolm Bradbury.
The French Lieutenant's Woman by John Fowles,
Publisher: Vintage
Once in a House on Fire by Andrea Ashworth
Publisher: Picador
The History Man by Malcolm Bradbury
Publisher: Picador
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2017.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Alan Carr |
| Interviewed Guest | Melanie Sykes |
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Tue 31 Jan 201716:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 3 Feb 201723:00BBC Radio 4
- Tue 21 May 202410:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 21 May 202416:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 22 May 202400:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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