Deborah Bull and Sam Leith
4 Extra Debut. Harriett Gilbert, Sam Leith and Deborah Bull discuss books by Mervyn Peake, John Berryman and Gabriel Garcia MΓ΅rquez. From 2016.
Deborah Bull, former ballet dancer and Sam Leith, The Spectator’s literary editor join presenter, Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books by Mervyn Peake, John Berryman and Gabriel Garcia Márquez.
'Mr Pye' by Mervyn Peake
Publisher: Vintage
'77 Dream Songs' by John Berryman
Publisher: Faber
'News of a Kidnapping' by Gabriel GarcΓa MΓ΅rquez.
Translated by Edith Grossman.
Publisher: Penguin
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in March 2016.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Deborah Bull |
| Interviewed Guest | Sam Leith |
| Producer | Beth O'Dea |
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Tue 1 Mar 2016 16:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Fri 4 Mar 2016 23:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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