Shami Chakrabarti and Monica Ali
Monica Ali, Shami Chakrabarti and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Evelyn Waugh, Rachel Holmes and EB White. From 2014.
Monica Ali, author of Brick Lane, and Shami Chakrabarti, director of human rights organisation Liberty, join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books by by Evelyn Waugh, Rachel Holmes and EB White
The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh
Publisher: Penguin
Eleanor Marx: A Life by Rachel Holmes
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Charlotte's Web by EB White
Publisher: Puffin
First broadcast on Â鶹Éç Radio 4 in July 2014.
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BOOKS FEATURED IN THIS BROADCAST
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The Loved One by Evelyn WaughÌýÌý
Published by Penguin
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Eleanor Marx: A Life by Rachel HolmesÌýÌý
Published by Bloomsbury
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Charlotte's Web by EB WhiteÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Shami Chakrabarti |
| Interviewed Guest | Monica Ali |
| Producer | Sally Heaven |
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Tue 22 Jul 2014 16:30Â鶹Éç Radio 4- Tue 20 Oct 2026 10:00Â鶹Éç Radio 4 Extra
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- Wed 21 Oct 2026 00:00Â鶹Éç Radio 4 Extra
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