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Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson

4 Extra Debut. Sally Phillips, Julia Donaldson and Harriett Gilbert on books by John Irving, Paul Wilson and Rachel Cusk. From 2016.

‘Clare in the Community’ actress Sally Phillips and ‘Gruffalo’ author Julia Donaldson join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by John Irving, Paul Wilson and Rachel Cusk.

‘A Prayer for Owen Meany’ by John Irving
Publisher: Black Swan

‘The Visiting Angel’ by Paul Wilson
Publisher: Serpent’s Tail

‘Outline’ by Rachel Cusk
Publisher: Vintage

First broadcast on 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4 in November 2016.

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30 minutes

Last on

Wed 24 Apr 2024 00:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Harriett Gilbert
Interviewed Guest Sally Phillips
Interviewed Guest Julia Donaldson
Producer Sally Heaven

Broadcasts

  • Tue 8 Nov 2016 16:30
  • Fri 11 Nov 2016 23:00
  • Fri 4 Jan 2019 16:30
  • Fri 19 Apr 2019 16:30
  • Tue 23 Apr 2024 10:00
  • Tue 23 Apr 2024 16:00
  • Wed 24 Apr 2024 00:00

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