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Alan Carr and Melanie Sykes

4 Extra Debut. Alan Carr, Melanie Sykes and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by John Fowles, Andrea Ashworth and Malcolm Bradbury. From 2017.

Comedian Alan Carr and presenter Melanie Sykes join Harriett Gilbert to talk about books they love by John Fowles, Andrea Ashworth and Malcolm Bradbury.

The French Lieutenant's Woman by John Fowles,
Publisher: Vintage

Once in a House on Fire by Andrea Ashworth
Publisher: Picador

The History Man by Malcolm Bradbury
Publisher: Picador

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in January 2017.

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30 minutes

Last on

Wed 22 May 2024 00:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Harriett Gilbert
Interviewed Guest Alan Carr
Interviewed Guest Melanie Sykes

Broadcasts

  • Tue 31 Jan 2017 16:30
  • Fri 3 Feb 2017 23:00
  • Tue 21 May 2024 10:00
  • Tue 21 May 2024 16:00
  • Wed 22 May 2024 00:00

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