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A Good Read

Harriett Gilbert talks to two guests about their favourite books.

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    Isy Suttie, Beverley Humphreys

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    Available since Tue, 3 Apr 2012.

    Isy Suttie and Beverley Humphreys discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

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    1. Frances Barber, Grace Dent

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      Grace Dent and Frances Barber talk favourite books at the R4 More Than Words Festival.

    2. Chris Lintott, Neil McCormick

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      Available since Tue, 20 Mar 2012.

      Chris Lintott and Neil McCormick discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

    3. Deborah Meaden, Eliza Carthy

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      Available since Tue, 13 Mar 2012.

      Harriett Gilbert invites Deborah Meaden and Eliza Carthy to pick their favourite books.

    4. 28/02/2012

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      Harriett Gilbert invites Brian Sewell and Wendy Cope to share favourite books.

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Steve Backshall; Geraldine Bedell

Steve Backshall and Geraldine Bedell discuss their favourite books with Harriet Gilbert.

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