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’s 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 BBC Radio 4 in November 2013.
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BOOKS FEATURED IN THIS BROADCAST
The Wife by Meg Wolitzer
Published by Vintage
Coronation Everest by Jan Morris
Published by Faber and Faber
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 201316:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 8 Nov 201323:00BBC Radio 4
- Mon 7 Mar 202218:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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