Podcast Episodes

Nick Hornby

Nick Hornby talks to an audience about his book about being an Arsenal football fan Fever Pitch. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.

21 years, 4 months ago

Vikram Seth - A Suitable Boy

Vikram Seth joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss his novel A Suitable Boy. Presented by Harriett Gilbert. Recorded May 2005.

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21 years, 5 months ago

Ian McEwan - Atonement

Ian McEwan discusses his 20th century familiy saga about the need for atonement

21 years, 6 months ago

Zadie Smith

Zadie Smith talks to an audience about her novel 'White Teeth'. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.

21 years, 7 months ago

PD James

P.D. James joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss her novel 'Original Sin'. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.

21 years, 8 months ago

Paulo Coelho - The Alchemist

Writer Paulo Coelho talks about his book The Alchemist which has been translated into dozens of languages and has sold over 27 million copies worldwi…

21 years, 9 months ago

Kazuo Ishiguro

Kazuo Ishiguro joins Harriett Gilbert and an audience of World Service listeners to discuss his classic novel The Remains Of The Day.

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21 years, 11 months ago

Anita Desai - Fasting, Feasting

Anita Desai joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss her 1999 novel 'Fasting, Feasting'. Presented by Harriett Gilbert. Broadcast in S…

22 years ago

Roddy Doyle

Roddy Doyle talks about his novel The Commitments. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.

22 years ago

Amoz Oz

Amos Oz joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss his novel 'My Michael'. Presented by Harriett Gilbert at the Edinburgh International …

22 years, 1 month ago