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A Good Read Episodes

  1. Monday 15:00
    BBC Radio 4

    Lord John Bird and Lucy Kellaway

    The founder of the Big Issue and the former journalist, now teacher, talk favourite books.

  2. Next Tuesday 10:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Marcelle d'Argy Smith and Barry Cunliffe

    Marcelle d'Argy Smith, Barry Cunliffe and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite reads.

  3. Next Tuesday 16:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Marcelle d'Argy Smith and Barry Cunliffe

    Marcelle d'Argy Smith, Barry Cunliffe and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite reads.

  4. Next Wednesday 00:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Marcelle d'Argy Smith and Barry Cunliffe

    Marcelle d'Argy Smith, Barry Cunliffe and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite reads.

  5. Mon 2 Nov 2026 15:00
    BBC Radio 4

    Mike Kroeger and Professor Anthony Kessel

    Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by Harriett Gilbert and guests.

  6. Tue 3 Nov 2026 10:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Alan Titchmarsh and Amanda Owen

    Alan Titchmarsh, Amanda Owen and Harriett Gilbert choose favourite books.

  7. Tue 3 Nov 2026 16:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Alan Titchmarsh and Amanda Owen

    Alan Titchmarsh, Amanda Owen and Harriett Gilbert choose favourite books.

  8. Wed 4 Nov 2026 00:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

    Alan Titchmarsh and Amanda Owen

    Alan Titchmarsh, Amanda Owen and Harriett Gilbert choose favourite books.