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Mark Radcliffe & Patricia Cumper

4 Extra Debut. Mark Radcliffe, Patricia Cumper and Harriett Gilbert talk books by Toni Morrison, Elizabeth Strout and Helene Hanff. From 2020.

Broadcaster Mark Radcliffe and playwright Patricia Cumper join Harriett Gilbert to nominate their favourite book by Toni Morrison, Elizabeth Strout and Helene Hanff. From 2020.

Beloved by Toni Morrison
Publisher: Vintage

Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout
Publisher: Viking

84 Charing Cross Road by Helen Hanff
Publisher: Virago

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2020.

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28 minutes

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  • Tue 20 Oct 202016:30
  • Fri 4 Jun 202123:30
  • Next Tuesday10:00
  • Next Tuesday16:00
  • Next Wednesday00:00

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