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  1. Hannah Gordon

    Actress Hannah Gordon chooses her favourite readings, including Grenfell, Coward and Cope.

  2. Lenny Henry

    Actor and comedian Lenny Henry chooses favourite readings, from Othello to Small Island.

  3. Alexandra Shulman

    Editor of British Vogue, Alexandra Shulman, chooses favourite pieces of writing.

  4. Natalie Haynes

    Inspirational writing chosen by comedian and critic Natalie Haynes.

  5. Maureen Lipman

    Actress and writer Maureen Lipman shares her best loved writings, poems and plays.

  6. Mel Giedroyc at the Cheltenham Literature Festival

    Mel Giedroyc chooses her favourite writing at the Times Cheltenham Literature Festival.

  7. With Great Pleasure at Christmas

    A celebration of favourite readings with Fi Glover and guests.

  8. Dr Phil Hammond

    Comedian, journalist and GP, Dr Phil Hammond selects his favourite books and poems.

  9. John Sessions

    John Sessions selects favourite pieces of literature, read by Roger Allam and Amanda Root.

  10. June Tabor

    Eminent folk singer June Tabor presents extracts from her favourite books and poems.

  11. John Hegley

    John Hegley exuberantly shares his most-loved poems and novels.

  12. Cerys Matthews

    Singer Cerys Matthews shares some of her favourite pieces of poetry and music.

  13. Nicholas Parsons

    Nicholas Parsons chooses some of the pieces of writing which have moved and inspired him.

  14. Julia Donaldson

    Julia Donaldson, the children's author, shares some favourite pieces of writing.

  15. Gervase Phinn

    The writer Gervase Phinn presents favourite readings, with Wilde, Heaney and Trollope.

  16. Mark Thomas

    Comedian Mark Thomas presents his favourite readings, including Orwell and AA Milne.

  17. With Great Pleasure at Christmas - Melvyn Bragg

    Melvyn Bragg with a special programme of his favourite poetry and prose.

  18. Gerry Robinson

    Businessman and broadcaster Sir Gerry Robinson presents some of his favourite readings.

  19. Gerry Anderson

    Broadcaster Gerry Anderson presents his favourite readings to a home crowd in Londonderry.

  20. Claire Tomalin

    An anthology of favourite writing from biographer Claire Tomalin.

  21. Simon Singh

    Quirky and fascinating pieces of writing chosen by science journalist Simon Singh.

  22. Pamela Stephenson

    Readings from favourite books chosen by Pamela Stephenson.

  23. Dr Oliver James

    Psychologist Oliver James presents his favourite prose and poetry.

  24. Dame Joan Bakewell

    The incomparable Joan Bakewell with some favourite pieces of prose and poetry.

  25. Simon King

    Natural history film-maker Simon King shares some favourite pieces of writing.

  26. Tom Morris

    Creative director of the Bristol Old Vic Tom Morris chooses some favourite writing.

  27. Zoe Ball

    DJ Zoe Ball showcases some of her favourite pieces of writing.

  28. James Naughtie

    James Naughtie presents a gala selection of his favourite pieces of writing.

  29. Diana Quick

    Actress Diana Quick chooses some favourite pieces of writing.

  30. Julie Welch

    Sports writer and journalist Julie Welch chooses some favourite pieces of writing.

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