Bella Bathurst and David Bell
4 Extra Debut. Bella Bathurst, Sir David Bell and Sue MacGregor discuss books by Tony Parker, Patricia Highsmith and Joe Klein. From August 2005.
Sue MacGregor and her guests - writer and photo journalist, Bella Bathurst and former Chief Inspector of Schools in England, Sir David Bell - discuss favourite books by Tony Parker, Patricia Highsmith and Joe Klein. From 2005.
Lighthouse by Tony Parker
Publisher: Eland Books
The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
Publisher: Vintage
The Natural: The Misunderstood Presidency of Bill Clinton by Joe Klein
Publisher: Coronet.
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Tue 9 Aug 200516:30BBC Radio 4 FM- Sun 14 Aug 200523:00BBC Radio 4 FM
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