A Good Read

BBC Radio 4

Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.

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Nov 17, 2025 · 27 min
Richard Benson and Amy Sackville
Two writers talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books
Nov 10, 2025 · 27 min
Julia Shaw and Hayaatun Sillem
Psychologist Julia Shaw and engineer Hayaatun Sillem discuss favourite books with Harriett
Nov 3, 2025 · 27 min
Nicola Sturgeon and Alistair McGowan
Scotland's former first minister and the actor and impressionist Alistair McGowan.
Oct 28, 2025 · 27 min
Tom Cox and Sophie Scott
Neuroscientist Sophie Scott and writer Tom Cox discuss favourite books with Harriett.
Oct 20, 2025 · 27 min
Chris Tarrant and Mike Gayle
The broadcaster and writer nominate favourite books.
Oct 14, 2025 · 27 min
Sarah Waters and Walter Murch
Novelist Sarah Waters and film editor Walter Murch share favourite books.
Aug 4, 2025 · 27 min
Rob Rinder and Juno Dawson
The barrister and the writer discuss books they feel passionate about.
Jul 29, 2025 · 30 min
Zadie Smith and Colm Tóibín
Two authors join Harriett Gilbert to share favourite books.
Jul 21, 2025 · 27 min
Joanna Hardy-Susskind and Horatio Clare
Writer Horatio Clare joins barrister Joanna Hardy-Susskind to discuss favourite books.
Jul 14, 2025 · 27 min
Desiree Akhavan and Rosie Wilby
The film-maker and the comedian propose favourite books.
Jul 7, 2025 · 27 min
James Rebanks and Kiri Pritchard-McLean at the Hay Festival
We're at the Hay Festival talking books we love.
Jun 30, 2025 · 27 min
Budgie and Juhea Kim
The drummer and author choose books they love.
Jun 23, 2025 · 27 min
Xantoné Blacq and Harry Trevaldwyn
Composer Xantoné Blacq and actor Harry Trevaldwyn discuss books with Harriett Gilbert.
Jun 16, 2025 · 27 min
Josh Cohen and Nussaibah Younis
Two writers join Harriett Gilbert to share favourite books.
Jun 9, 2025 · 27 min
Jack Thorne and Peter Kosminsky
The creator of Adolescence and the Wolf Hall director nominate favourite books.
Mar 31, 2025 · 27 min
Douglas Stuart and Sian Eleri
Author Douglas Stuart and radio and TV presenter Sian Eleri on beloved books.
Mar 24, 2025 · 27 min
Lucy Speed and Sarah Mills
The actor and the comedian share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Mar 17, 2025 · 27 min
Nina Sosanya and Joelle Taylor
The actor and the poet nominate favourite books for discussion.
Mar 10, 2025 · 27 min
Oliver Burkeman and Sara Collins
Two writers share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Mar 3, 2025 · 27 min
Inua Ellams and Ted Hodgkinson
The writer and the Southbank Centre's Head of Literature share books they love.