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Rhys Stephenson and Esther Manito

The children's TV presenter and stand up comedian advocate for favourite books, including the hugely popular Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.

The children's TV presenter and stand up comedian advocate for favourite books. Rhys Stevenson says the ending of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens made him pace up and down his kitchen, and Esther Manito fell in love with one particular character in Stepping Up by Sarah Turner. Harriett's choice is The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O'Farrell, which also prompts passionate discussion about characters.

Producer for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Audio Bristol is Sally Heaven

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28 minutes

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Thu 12 Oct 2023 11:30

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  • Tue 10 Oct 2023 16:30
  • Thu 12 Oct 2023 11:30

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