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Bookclub

Led by James Naughtie, a group of readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best known novels

Programmes:
on BBC iPlayer (170)
coming up (1)
Previous programmes:
by year (171)

Available now on BBC iPlayer

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    Ross Raisin - God's Own Country

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    Available since Sun, 6 May 2012.

    Ross Raisin and James Naughtie discuss Ross' debut novel, God's Own Country.

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    1. Anne Enright - The Gathering

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      Available since Sun, 8 Apr 2012.

      Anne Enright talks about her Man Booker prize-winning novel The Gathering.

    2. Alan Hollinghurst - The Line of Beauty

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      Available since Sun, 11 Mar 2012.

      Alan Hollinghurst talks about his Man Booker prize-winning novel The Line of Beauty.

    3. Art Spiegelman - Maus

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      Available since Sun, 12 Feb 2012.

      Art Spiegelman talks to James Naughtie and readers about his graphic novel Maus.

    4. Hunter Davies on The Beatles

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      Available since Sun, 8 Jan 2012.

      Hunter Davies discusses his authorised biography of The Beatles, recorded at the Cavern.

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Future recordings

ELIZABETH TAYLOR – MRS PALFREY AT THE CLAREMONT
DAVID BADDIEL WILL BE OUR GUIDE TO THIS NOVEL
Monday 28 May
BBC Bush House London

THIS PROGRAMME IS NOW FULL BUT DO APPLY FOR OUR WAITING LIST

MICHAEL ONDAATJE - THE ENGLISH PATIENT
Tuesday 19 June, 4.45pm
BBC Bush House
Aldwych
London WC2 4PH

VICTORIA HISLOP - THE ISLAND
Tuesday 10 July, 5.40pm
BBC Broadcasting House
Portland Place
London W1A 1AA

Future Bookclub editions

Future Bookclub editions
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June
Sunday 3 June (4pm) and Thursday 7 June (3.30pm)
THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL by Philippa Gregory

July
Sunday 1 July (4pm) and Thursday 5 July (3.30pm)
MRS PALFREY AT THE CLAREMONT by ELIZABETH TAYLOR

Coming up

Next Sunday, 16:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM

Philippa Gregory: The Other Boleyn Girl

Philippa Gregory talks to James Naughtie about her historical novel.

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