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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Jul 18, 2023 · 27 min
Niamh Cusack & Elly Griffiths
A writer and an actor choose their good reads.
Jul 18, 2023 · 28 min
Susanna Hoffs and Nina Wadia
The Bangles singer and author along with actor Nina Wadia choose favourite books.
Jul 4, 2023 · 27 min
Andi Osho and Nikita Gill
The actor-comedian and the poet advocate for their favourite books
Jun 27, 2023 · 27 min
Merlin Sheldrake and Jo Marchant
Two science writers on the books they recommend.
Jun 20, 2023 · 27 min
Hal Cruttenden and Daisy Buchanan
The comedian and the writer talk to Harriett about favourite books
Jun 13, 2023 · 27 min
Zing Tsjeng and Yomi Ṣode
A journalist and a poet on their favourite books.
Jun 6, 2023 · 27 min
Gill Hornby and Paul Burston
The two writers talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Mar 28, 2023 · 28 min
Donna Leon and Margaret Heffernan
A crime author and a writer-entrepreneur talk books they love.
Mar 21, 2023 · 27 min
Katherine May and Liz Berry
Author Katherine May and poet Liz Berry talk about their favourite books.
Mar 14, 2023 · 28 min
Sophie Raworth and Patrick Ness
The newsreader and the writer chat about books with Harriett.
Mar 7, 2023 · 27 min
Janet Street-Porter and Felicity Ward
The broadcaster and comedian discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Feb 28, 2023 · 27 min
Philippa Perry and Anil Seth
A psychotherapist writer and a professor of neuroscience on the books they love.
Feb 21, 2023 · 27 min
James Marriott and Jude Rogers
A columnist and an arts journalist choose their favourite books.
Feb 17, 2023 · 27 min
Kate Bryan and Mark Steel
Art historian Kate Bryan and comedian Mark Steel talk about their favourite books.
Feb 7, 2023 · 27 min
Adrian Chiles and Martyn Ware
Fiction and non-fiction books worth reading chosen by well-known guests
Jan 31, 2023 · 27 min
Agnès Poirier & Nikki May
More guest recommendations for good books to binge on.
Nov 29, 2022 · 28 min
Ellie Gibson and Frank Turner
Podcaster Ellie Gibson and musician Frank Turner are Harriett Gilbert's guests this week.
Nov 22, 2022 · 27 min
Shaparak Khorsandi and Anne Hegerty
Comedian Shaparak Khorsandi and The Chase's Anne Hegerty pick their favourite books.
Nov 15, 2022 · 27 min
Philippa Forrester and Dwayne Fields
Presenter Philippa Forrester and explorer Dwayne Fields discuss their favourite books.
Nov 8, 2022 · 27 min
Heidi Regan and Neil Delamere
Comedians Heidi Regan and Neil Delamere discuss much-loved books.