Take Four Books

BBC Radio 4

Presenter James Crawford looks at an author's latest work and delves further into their creative process by learning about the three other texts that have shaped their writing.

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68 episodes
Updated July 26

Episodes68

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Jan 26, 2025 · 28 min
Michelle de Kretser
Take Four Books speaks to Michelle de Kretser about her new novel and its three influences
Jan 19, 2025 · 28 min
Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux talks about his latest short story collection and its three influences.
Jan 12, 2025 · 29 min
Jonathan Coe
Jonathan Coe talks about his new novel and explores its connections to three other works.
Dec 29, 2024 · 28 min
Rachelle Atalla
Take Four Books speaks to writer Rachelle Atalla about her new book and its influences.
Dec 22, 2024 · 28 min
Nick Harkaway
James Crawford speaks to writer Nick Harkaway about his new book and its three influences.
Dec 15, 2024 · 29 min
AL Kennedy
James Crawford speaks to writer AL Kennedy about her new book and its three influences.
Dec 8, 2024 · 29 min
Tessa Hadley
James Crawford speaks to the writer Tessa Hadley about her new book and influences.
Nov 24, 2024 · 28 min
Graeme Macrae Burnet
James Crawford looks at Graeme Macrae Burnet's new book and its links to three other works