Sally Lindsay and Jonathan Harvey
4 Extra Debut. Sally Lindsay, Jonathan Harvey and Harriett Gilbert on books by Sue Townsend, Christopher Douglas and Angela Carter. From 2017.
Actress Sally Lindsay and playwright Jonathan Harvey join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by Sue Townsend, Christopher Douglas and Angela Carter.
The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole by Sue Townsend
Publisher: Puffin
I, An Actor, by Nicholas Craig (in fact Christopher Douglas and Nigel Planer).
Publisher: Methuen
Wise Children by Angela Carter
Publisher: Vintage
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2017
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Sally Lindsay |
| Interviewed Guest | Jonathan Harvey |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
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Tue 10 Oct 201716:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 13 Oct 201723:00BBC Radio 4
- Tue 24 Sep 202410:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 24 Sep 202416:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 25 Sep 202400:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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