John Inverdale and Rachel Cook
Harriett Gilbert, John Inverdale and Rachel Cooke discuss books by Jan Morris, George Orwell and Meg Wolitzer. From 2013.
**** Jan Morris joins 4 Extra鈥檚 100 Club: Born 2nd October 1926, she died in 2020 aged 94.
Broadcaster, John Inverdale and journalist, Rachel Cooke join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Jan Morris, George Orwell and Meg Wolitzer.
Coronation Everest by Jan Morris
Publisher: Faber and Faber
The Wife by Meg Wolitzer
Publisher: Vintage
Keep the Aspidistra Flying by George Orwell
Publisher: Penguin Classics
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in November 2013.
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BOOKS FEATURED IN THIS BROADCAST
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The Wife by Meg Wolitzer
Published by Vintage
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Coronation Everest by Jan Morris
Published by Faber and Faber
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Keep the Aspidistra Flying by George Orwell
Published by Penguin Classics
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | John Inverdale |
| Interviewed Guest | Rachel Cooke |
| Producer | Melvin Rickarby |
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Tue 5 Nov 2013 16:30麻豆社 Radio 4- Fri 8 Nov 2013 23:00麻豆社 Radio 4
- Mon 7 Mar 2022 18:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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