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Janice Hallett—Bookclub
The award-winning writer speaks to a Bookclub audience about her debut novel, The Appeal.
Sunday00:15BBC Radio 4John Clare - For love of Mary, for love of Martha—Poetry Extra
Daljit Nagra selects poet John Clare - in another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
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Agnès Poirier & Nikki May—A Good Read
More guest recommendations for good books to binge on.
Monday23:30BBC Radio 4Britain's Lost Waterlands: Escape to Swallows and Amazons Country
Exploring the landscapes that inspired Arthur Ransome to write Swallows and Amazons.
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Greg James & Bella Mackie—A Good Read
Greg James and Bella Mackie join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.
Tuesday10:00BBC Radio 4 ExtraKate Bryan and Mark Steel—A Good Read
Art historian Kate Bryan and comedian Mark Steel talk about their favourite books.
Tuesday23:30BBC Radio 4
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Dr Vee Kativhu and Susie Riddell—A Good Read
Harriett Gilbert meets an education activist and an actor to discover books they love.
BBC Radio 4Super-Infinite, Part 3 and John Donne - Two Satires—Poetry Extra
Daljit Nagra selects two highlights from the BBC's poetry archive.
BBC Radio 4 ExtraJanice Hallett—Bookclub
The award-winning writer speaks to a Bookclub audience about her debut novel, The Appeal.
BBC Radio 4Kaarina Parker: Fulvia—World Book Club
Kaarina Parker talks about her debut novel set in ancient Rome - Fulvia.
BBC World ServiceLauren Child and David McAlmont—A Good Read
The children’s author and the chart topper talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
BBC Radio 4Cariad Lloyd and Geoff Dyer—A Good Read
Harriett Gilbert is with a comedian and a writer to talk favourite books.
BBC Radio 4Elizabeth Jennings, John Donne, Jenny Joseph and Edwin Muir—Poetry Extra
Daljit Nagra chooses poets Donne, Jennings, Joseph and Muir from the BBC's poetry archive.
BBC Radio 4 ExtraJoanne Harris and Islam Issa—A Good Read
The writer and the academic and broadcaster talk about favourite books.
BBC Radio 4Lazy Days—Words and Music
An evocation of summer afternoons by the river, picnics, passing time and lethargy.
BBC Radio 3John Donne: Super-Infinite and Gillian Clarke: A Poet's Year—Poetry Extra
Daljit Nagra selects two highlights from the BBC's poetry archive.
BBC Radio 4 ExtraThe Ethics of Knowledge—Free Thinking
Matthew Sweet and guests discuss the ethics of knowledge.
BBC Radio 4Daisy Dunn and Andrew Hunter Murray—A Good Read
The classicist and the author talk about books they love with presenter Harriett Gilbert.
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500 Words 2019
Everything you need to know about this year's story-writing competition for kids.
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BBC National Short Story Award 2019
Judges for the competition are announced as submissions open.
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Neil Gaiman on science fiction
The author of the Sandman comics shares the sci-fi novels that inspired him.
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Lenny Henry's guide to graphic novels
The actor compiled a list of his favourite comics during the recording of Anansi Boys.
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Are you magic or muggle-born?
Test your knowledge of the world of Harry Potter with our ultimate quiz.
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Are you a Jane Austen superfan?
Quiz time: Test your Austen knowledge to see if you qualify.
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