Episode 6
Sara is joined by presenter Laura Whitmore, actor and comedian Meera Syal, presenter Gethin Jones and actor Joe Thomas to share their favourite books and review the book club choices.
Sara is joined by presenter Laura Whitmore, actor and comedian Meera Syal, presenter Gethin Jones and actor Joe Thomas. They share their favourite books and review the two book club choices: the new book pick, Old God’s Time by Sebastian Barry, and the sixth of a selection of books set in Europe to celebrate Eurovision, My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell, which is set in Corfu, Greece.
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From thrillers to real-life struggles: Great reads chosen by Gethin Jones, Laura Whitmore, Joe Thomas and Meera Syal
Books that face some of life's big themes
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Bad reading habits
Duration: 02:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sara Cox |
| Interviewed Guest | Gethin Jones |
| Interviewed Guest | Joe Thomas |
| Interviewed Guest | Meera Syal |
| Interviewed Guest | Laura Whitmore |
| Director | Tim Van Someren |
| Producer | Scott Jenkins |
| Production Manager | Cassia Winson |
| Series Producer | Pollyanne Conway |
| Executive Producer | Amanda Ross |
| Production Company | Cactus TV |
Broadcasts
- Mon 17 Apr 2023 19:00
- Thu 18 May 2023 08:00
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