Gordon Brown, Harry Potter, and Summer Reads for Teenagers
Gordon Brown talks to Mariella Frostrup about his five all time favourite books, and reveals why reading has always been a source of inspiration and a pleasure for him.
Gordon Brown
In a revealing interview, Chancellor Gordon Brown talks to Mariella Frostrup about his five all time favourite books, and reveals why reading has always been a source of inspiration and a pleasure for him.
Harry Potter
Ten years after he first appeared in our bookshops, Mariella and her guests debate the Harry Potter effect. Children’s author Kevin Crossley Holland, author of a guide to Harry Potter, Julia Eccleshare, and Harry Potter’s original publisher Barry Cunningham discuss whether Harry Potter has really cast a spell over children’s publishing.
Reading Clinic
Following requests from parents, our guests offer some suggestions of books to occupy teenagers over the looming summer holidays.
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- Sun 24 Jun 2007 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 28 Jun 2007 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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