William Crawley hosts the show dedicated to books, authors and the literary life.
My Kind of Books: Ian Knox
William visits cartoonist Ian Knox at home to find out what's on his shelves.
Thomas Keneally
Booker prize winning author Thomas Keneally talks to William about his new book 'Searching for Schindler'
My Kind of Books: Richard Dormer
Actor and playwright Richard Dormer chats to us about his reading preferences.
Book Review - Stepping Stones: Interviews with Seamus Heaney and Oscar's Books
Two new books about well-known writers which manage to avoid being typical biographies.
My Kind of Books: Sean Crummey
Comedy writer and performer Sean Crummy chats about his favourite books.
Tim Pat Coogan
Ireland's best-known historical writer talks about his much awaited memoir and much more...
My Kind of Books: Eamonn McCann
Journalist, broadcaster and political activist Eamonn McCann reveals his favourite books.
Book Review - Blade Runners, Deer Hunters... and Have You Seen...?
William discusses two current film books with Michael Open and Margo Harkin.
Simon Schama
Over 20 years of work with the 大象传媒, Simon Schama has become the face and the voice of history.
My kind of Books : Mickey Harte
One of the most successful figures in Gaelic sport, Mickey Harte talks about the books which have won him over.
Book Review - Once Upon A Hill and Sister Kate
Jude Collins and Davy Adams discuss this week's books with William Crawley.
Maeve Binchy
For the final episode in the current series William visited Maeve Binchy one of the world's - most popular writers.
Jack Packenham
Artist and poet Jack Packenham talks to William about the books that have influenced his life.
Arlene Foster
Arlene Foster the Assembly's minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment talks to William about her favourite books.
Margaret Ritchie
This week Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie chats to William about the books that have inspired and entertained her.
Juliet Turner
Local singer-songwriter, Juliet Turner, best-known for her song "Dr Fell" is William's guest in the second programme.
Sir Hugh Orde
This week, Sir Hugh Orde, Chief Constable of the PSNI spoke to William about his favourite, and most moving, books.
Diarmaid Ferriter Interview
Diarmaid Ferriter gives a fascinating account of the life and times of Eamon De Valera, the former president of Ireland, according to his new book 'Judging Dev'.
Gary Mitchell Interview
Belfast playwright Gary Mitchell, talks of the Bible as a source of inspiration and how movies are his books.
Alexander McCall Smith Interview
Alexander McCall Smith discusses his best selling novels: The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency.
Marianne Faithfull Interview
Rock and pop music legend from the sixties, Marianne Faithful, talks to William Crawley.
Roisin McDonough Interview
Roisin McDonough shares with William Crawley her passion for reading and of literary criticism.
Lady Sylvia Herman Interview
Lady Sylvia Herman reveals to William Crawley, what books she has on her book shelf.
Andrew Marr Interview
Exploring topics in his new book, Andrew Marr chats to William Crawley about 'A history of modern Britain'
Martin McGuinness Interview
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness discusses the books that have inspired him
Gerry Adams Interview
William Crawley speaks to Gerry Adams about his experience of the written word.
Monica McWilliams Interview
On the Book Programme, William visits well know people from public life to discover which books and authors may have influenced their lives.
Must Reads
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