Mary Beard & Bidisha at The Cheltenham Literature Festival
4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert, Mary Beard and Bidisha on books by Margaret Atwood, Stella Gibbons and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔr. From 2011.
The classicist Mary Beard and writer Bidisha talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books, in an edition recorded in front of an audience at the Cheltenham Literature Festival.
Books discussed:
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
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Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons
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The Odyssey by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔr
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Producer: Beth O'Dea
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in October 2011.
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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
Bidisha explains why she's been waiting years to choose this book.
Duration: 09:28
The Odyssey by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔr
Professor Mary Beard maintains that this book demonstrates that Western literature was born sophisticated.
Duration: 07:48
Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons
Harriett Gilbert champions a comic classic. Includes a recap of the publishers and prices.
Duration: 08:44
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Tue 11 Oct 2011 16:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Fri 14 Oct 2011 23:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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