Andrew Maxwell and Kamila Shamsie
4 Extra Debut. Andrew Maxwell, Kamila Shamsie and Harriett Gilbert discuss Doris Lessing, Anita Desai and John Steinbeck. From 2014.
Harriett Gilbert and her guests - Irish stand-up comedian, Andrew Maxwell and Pakistani writer, Kamila Shamsie - discuss their favourite books by Doris Lessing, Anita Desai and John Steinbeck.
Clear Light of Day by Anita Desai
Publisher: Vintage
Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck
Publisher: Penguin
In Pursuit of the English by Doris Lessing
Publisher: Fourth Estate
First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4 in February 2014.
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Clear Light of Day by Anita Desai
Published by Vintage
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Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck
Published by Penguin
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In Pursuit of the English by Doris Lessing
Published by Fourth Estate
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Andrew Maxwell |
| Interviewed Guest | Kamila Shamsie |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
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Tue 25 Feb 2014 16:3091热爆 Radio 4- Fri 28 Feb 2014 23:0091热爆 Radio 4
- Mon 2 May 2022 18:3091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 3 May 2022 00:3091热爆 Radio 4 Extra
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