A Good Read Episodes Episode guide
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Geoff Norcott & Nell Frizzell
The comedian and author share their favourite books.
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Lloyd Cole and Francis Macdonald
The singer and the drummer choose very different books.
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Yanis Varoufakis and Patrick McGrath
The Greek politician and economist Yanis Varoufakis and novelist Patrick McGrath guest
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Janey Godley and Mel Hudson
A page turner with a twist, and a dog called Howard.
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Jason Watkins & Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
The actor and the journalist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Isy Suttie & Vick Hope
Tears, hope and identity. The comedian, the Radio 1 presenter, and their favourite books.
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Bryony Gordon & Hollie McNish
Chess, drugs and dentistry - the two writers chat to Harriett about their favourite books.
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Adjoa Andoh & Andy Day
The Bridgerton star and the CBeebies presenter share the books that inspire them.
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Greg James & Bella Mackie
Husband & wife team - the Radio 1 Breakfast host and the writer talk up their top reads.
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Jane Hill & Derek Owusu
The news presenter and the author both talk about the books they've chosen.
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Twayna Mayne & Simon Savidge
The comedian and the books blogger talk to Harriett about their favourite books
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Amrou Al-Kadhi & Peter Bazalgette
The writer/drag performer and the television executive talk books with Harriett.
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Tobias Menzies & Gytha Lodge
Does a Tiger Come to Tea? Harriett Gilbert finds out.
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Tuppence Middleton & Matthew Shribman
The actress and the environmentalist talk about much-loved books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Helen Mort & Mo Omar
The poet and the comedian talk climbing, science fiction, and love with Harriett Gilbert.
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Clive Myrie & Boyd Tonkin
The journalist and the critic nominate favourite books.
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Alexander McCall Smith & Prof Lucie Green
A classic 1925 novel and a non-fiction romp around Britain are the choices this week.
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Vanessa Kisuule & Jonathon Porritt
Poet Vanessa Kisuule and environmental writer Jonathon Porritt talk books with Harriett.
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Yasmin Khan & David Mitchell
Travel and food writer Yasmin Khan and novelist David Mitchell talk books.
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Arabella Weir & Deborah Levy
The comedian and novelist choose favourites including The Sellout by Paul Beatty.
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Jonathan Safran Foer & Daliso Chaponda
Daliso can't believe Jonathan's never read a fantasy novel before his choice, Seventh Son
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Mark Radcliffe & Patricia Cumper
Toni Morrison's Beloved and Elizabeth Strout's Olive Again are the books on the table.
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Johny Pitts & Charlotte Proudman
Romance in Marseilles, Butterfly Politics & This is Pleasure. Harriett Gilbert talks books
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Ruth Jones & Dominic Cooke
Two old friends share their favourite reads with Harriett Gilbert.
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Nicholas Lezard & Gwyneth Williams
Nicholas Lezard and Gwyneth Williams introduce their favourite reads to Harriett Gilbert.
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Sarah Keyworth & Lissa Evans
Sarah Keyworth and Lissa Evans talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
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Fiona Shaw & Nicola Coughlan
Fiona Shaw and Nicola Coughlan join Harriett Gilbert to talk books
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Nina Sosanya & David Nicholls
Nina Sosanya and David Nicholls bring their favourite books to the table
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Laurie Anderson & Stuart Maconie
Laurie Anderson and Stuart Maconie talk about favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Val McDermid & Martha Lane Fox
Val McDermid and Martha Lane Fox talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they really love.