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A Good Read Episodes

  1. Monday 15:00
    BBC Radio 4

    Cariad Lloyd and Geoff Dyer

    Harriett Gilbert is with a comedian and a writer to talk favourite books.

  2. Tuesday 10:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Twayna Mayne & Simon Savidge

    Simon Savidge, Twayna Mayne join Harriett Gilbert to talk about books they love.

  3. Tuesday 16:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Twayna Mayne & Simon Savidge

    Simon Savidge, Twayna Mayne join Harriett Gilbert to talk about books they love.

  4. Wednesday 00:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Twayna Mayne & Simon Savidge

    Simon Savidge, Twayna Mayne join Harriett Gilbert to talk about books they love.

  5. Next Friday 23:30
    BBC Radio 4

    Duncan Campbell and Mark Hodkinson

    Two writers who cover crime, football and music share their favourite books with Harriett.

  6. Mon 27 Jul 2026 15:00
    BBC Radio 4

    Lauren Child and David McAlmont

    The children’s author and the chart topper talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

  7. Mon 27 Jul 2026 23:30
    BBC Radio 4

    John Wilson and Chloe Petts

    The broadcaster and comedian choose books they love

  8. Tue 28 Jul 2026 10:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Jane Hill & Derek Owusu

    Jane Hill and Derek Owusu talk to Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.

  9. Tue 28 Jul 2026 16:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Jane Hill & Derek Owusu

    Jane Hill and Derek Owusu talk to Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.

  10. Tue 28 Jul 2026 23:30
    BBC Radio 4

    Damian Barr and Ben Fergusson

    The writers choose the books they love to read.

  11. Wed 29 Jul 2026 00:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Jane Hill & Derek Owusu

    Jane Hill and Derek Owusu talk to Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.

  12. Wed 29 Jul 2026 23:30
    BBC Radio 4

    Patience Agbabi and Andy Miller

    The poet and the writer choose their favourite books.

  13. Thu 30 Jul 2026 23:30
    BBC Radio 4

    Ria Lina and Otegha Uwagba

    A comedian and a writer chat favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

  14. Fri 31 Jul 2026 23:30
    BBC Radio 4

    Heidi Regan and Neil Delamere

    Comedians Heidi Regan and Neil Delamere discuss much-loved books.

  15. Mon 3 Aug 2026 15:00
    BBC Radio 4

    Dr Vee Kativhu and Susie Riddell

    Harriett Gilbert meets an education activist and an actor to discover books they love.