Episode 3
Michael Mansfield, Lynne Truss and Robert Harris talk to Mariella Frostrup on The Book ShowMichael Mansfield, Lynne Truss and Robert Harris talk to Mariella Frostrup on The Book Show
In Mariella’s dock today are Britain’s boldest barrister Michael Mansfield who pops by to discuss his memoirs; Queen of the comma Lynne Truss tackles the macho world of sports journalism; and author Robert Harris finds familiar faces in the corridors of power in ancient Rome.
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MARIELLA'S RECOMMENDED READS
If you’re after further arresting courtroom drama, feel the need for more sporting gems or desire classic tales of togas and power tussles, have a look at Mariella's recommended reads >>
BEDSIDE TABLE
We take a peek into the bedroom of multi-million selling author Audrey Niffeneger. Her last novel The Time Traveller’s Wife enchanted readers all over the world, but what keeps Audrey entertained?
FINE LINE
Libby Purves offers us her favourite line from a book.
BOOK CLUB
The Dulwich Bookshop in South London offer this week’s Book Club reading recommendation
WRITE PLACE
We ventured to the study of the inspirational Diana Athill in this week’s Write Place
LITERARY HEROES AND HEROINES
Each week our guests tell us about their favourite characters in literature. Tune in to find out who Michael, Lynne and Robert have fallen in love with!
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