A Good Read

BBC Radio 4

Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.

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394 episodes
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Jun 7, 2024 · 27 min
Kathryn Hughes and Dan Schreiber
The historian and the podcaster choose their favourite books.
Mar 26, 2024 · 28 min
Carol Morley and Will Hislop
Film director Carol Morley and comedian Will Hislop discuss their favourite books.
Mar 19, 2024 · 28 min
Christopher Eccleston and Lindsey Hilsum
The actor and journalist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Mar 12, 2024 · 28 min
Katy Hessel and Amy Blakemore
Art historian Katy Hessel and author Amy Blakemore discuss their favourite books.
Mar 5, 2024 · 27 min
Andrew McMillan and Kathryn Williams
A poet and a singer-songwriter share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert
Feb 28, 2024 · 28 min
Paterson Joseph and Richard Coles
Actor Paterson Joseph and writer, broadcaster and musician Richard Coles select books.
Feb 20, 2024 · 27 min
Anjana Vasan and Anne-Marie Imafidon
An actor and singer and a computer scientist and author pick their favourite books.
Feb 13, 2024 · 27 min
Joe Talbot and Nancy Medina
Nancy Medina, Joe Talbot join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books
Feb 6, 2024 · 27 min
Rachel Brown-Finnis and Anna Bogutskaya
A former professional footballer and a film critic pick their favourite books.
Jan 30, 2024 · 27 min
Ian Rankin and Colin MacIntyre
The crime writer and the musician choose books they love.
Nov 28, 2023 · 27 min
Chantal Joffe and Séamas O'Reilly
An artist and a writer pick their favourite books.
Nov 21, 2023 · 28 min
Janet Ellis and Jason Arday
The presenter and the sociologist share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Nov 14, 2023 · 28 min
India Knight and Emma Dabiri
The journalist and the writer talk to Harriett about favourite books.
Nov 7, 2023 · 28 min
Nigel Kennedy and Clare Perkins
More well known guests choose their favourite book
Oct 31, 2023 · 27 min
Cressida Cowell and Romy Gill MBE
Children's writer Cressida Cowell and restaurateur Romy Gill choose favourite books.
Oct 24, 2023 · 27 min
Anneka Rice and Maureen Freely
The TV presenter and the writer share favourite books with Harriett.
Oct 17, 2023 · 27 min
Cornelia Parker and Jeremy Lee
An artist and a chef on their favourite books.
Oct 10, 2023 · 27 min
Rhys Stephenson and Esther Manito
The children's TV presenter and stand up comedian advocate for favourite books.
Oct 3, 2023 · 27 min
Vaseem Khan and Lucy Winkett
Books that touch on the notion of home
Jul 25, 2023 · 28 min
Olivia Laing and Charlie Porter
An author and a fashion writer discuss favourite books.