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Nish Kumar and Katy Brand

4 Extra Debut. Katy Brand, Nish Kumar and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Philip Roth, Reni Eddo-Lodge and Christopher Reid. From 2017.

Comedians Katy Brand and Nish Kumar join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Philip Roth, Reni Eddo-Lodge and Christopher Reid.

Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth
Publisher: Vintage

Why I'm No Longer Speaking To White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
Publisher: Bloomsbury

A Scattering by Christopher Reid
Publisher: Arete Books

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2017.

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30 minutes

Last on

Wed 13 Nov 202400:00

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterHarriett Gilbert
Interviewed GuestNish Kumar
Interviewed GuestKaty Brand
ProducerBeth O'Dea

Broadcasts

  • Tue 28 Nov 201716:30
  • Fri 1 Dec 201723:00
  • Tue 12 Nov 202410:00
  • Tue 12 Nov 202416:00
  • Wed 13 Nov 202400:00

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