Sarah Phelps and Dane Baptiste
Screenwriter Sarah Phelps and comedian Dane Baptiste talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they love, including work by Truman Capote and Elizabeth Taylor.
Screenwriter Sarah Phelps and comedian Dane Baptiste talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they love. Sarah chooses Music for Chameleons by Truman Capote, Harriett's pick is A View of the Harbour by (the other) Elizabeth Taylor and Dane defends Weapons of Mass Instruction, a critique of contemporary schooling by John Taylor Gatto. Please follow us on Instagram at @agoodreadbbc
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