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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Nov 1, 2022 · 27 min
Ria Lina and Otegha Uwagba
A comedian and a writer chat favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Oct 25, 2022 · 27 min
Patience Agbabi and Andy Miller
The poet and the writer choose their favourite books.
Oct 18, 2022 · 27 min
Damian Barr and Ben Fergusson
The writers choose the books they love to read.
Oct 11, 2022 · 27 min
John Wilson and Chloe Petts
The broadcaster and comedian choose books they love
Oct 4, 2022 · 27 min
Duncan Campbell and Mark Hodkinson
Two writers who cover crime, football and music share their favourite books with Harriett.
Jul 26, 2022 · 27 min
Salena Godden and Rob Biddulph
Books to cherish, recommended by poet Salena Godden and author-illustrator Rob Biddulph.
Jul 19, 2022 · 27 min
Melanie Reid and Andrew Cotter
The Times columnist and sports broadcaster share their favourite books.
Jul 12, 2022 · 27 min
Sophie Hannah and Viv Groskop
Sophie Hannah, Viv Groskop and Harriett Gilbert talk favourite books.
Jul 5, 2022 · 27 min
Petroc Trelawny and Stuart MacBride
The broadcaster and the novelist chat favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Jun 29, 2022 · 27 min
Dr Alex George and Ella Al-Shamahi
Mindfulness and mermaids feature this week
Jun 21, 2022 · 27 min
Rob Newman & Sarfraz Manzoor
The comedian and the writer discuss favourite books.
Jun 14, 2022 · 27 min
Dreda Say Mitchell & Emma Gannon
The novelist and podcaster propose favourite books for discussion.
Jun 7, 2022 · 28 min
Omid Djalili and Nikita Lalwani
A new series of good reads presented by Harriett Gilbert.
Mar 30, 2022 · 28 min
Julie Hesmondhalgh and Elaine C Smith
The two actors with their choice of books
Mar 22, 2022 · 27 min
Joanna Scanlan and Sabine Durrant
The actor and the thriller writer chat about books with Harriett Gilbert.
Mar 15, 2022 · 27 min
Jessica Fostekew and Molly Naylor
The comedian and the writer talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Mar 8, 2022 · 27 min
Alistair Petrie and Alex Wheatle
The actor and the writer talk about their favourite books.
Mar 1, 2022 · 28 min
Katie Thistleton and Suzannah Lipscomb
Presenter Katie Thistleton and historian Suzannah Lipscomb share their favourite books.
Feb 22, 2022 · 28 min
Lauren Mayberry and Rob Deering
Musician Lauren Mayberry and comedian Rob Deering are Harriett Gilbert's guests this week.
Feb 15, 2022 · 27 min
Gillian Burke and Dee Caffari
Natural history presenter Gillian Burke and sailor Dee Caffari pick their favourite books.