Shirley Williams and Margaret Drabble
4 Extra Debut. Shirley Williams, Margaret Drabble and Harriett Gilbert on books by Winifred Holtby, Mary McCarthy and James Joyce. From 2015.
Politician Shirley Williams and novelist Margaret Drabble join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Winifred Holtby, Mary McCarthy and James Joyce.
The Group by Mary McCarthy
Publisher: Virago
South Riding by Winifred Holtby
Publisher: Virago
Dubliners by James Joyce
Publisher: Penguin
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in November 2015.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Shirley Williams |
| Interviewed Guest | Margaret Drabble |
| Producer | Sally Heaven |
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Tue 24 Nov 2015 16:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Fri 27 Nov 2015 23:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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