John Niven and Sali Hughes
John Niven, Sali Hughes and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Steve Tesich, Nora Ephron and Fred Vargas. From 2017.
Beauty journalist Sali Hughes and author John Niven join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Steve Tesich, Nora Ephron and Fred Vargas.
Heartburn by Nora Ephron
Publisher: Virago
Karoo by Steve Tesich
Publisher: Vintage
Wash This Blood Clean from My Hand by Fred Vargas
Publisher: Vintage
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2017.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | John Niven |
| Interviewed Guest | Sali Hughes |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
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Tue 25 Jul 201716:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 28 Jul 201723:30BBC Radio 4
- Fri 5 Jan 201816:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 10 Sep 202410:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 10 Sep 202416:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 11 Sep 202400:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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