Adam Kay and Farrah Jarral
Two former doctors, writer Adam Kay and broadcaster Farrah Jarral, join Harriett Gilbert to talk about favourite books by Mohsin Hamid, David Sedaris and Per Petterson.
Two former doctors join Harriett Gilbert to talk about their favourite books. Adam Kay is a writer and comedian whose first book, This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor, was published to great acclaim in 2017. Farrah Jarral is a writer and broadcaster who was, until recently, a London GP.
The good reads up for discussion are Exit West by Mohsin Hamid, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris and I Curse the River of Time by Per Petterson.
Producer: Mair Bosworth.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harriett Gilbert |
| Interviewed Guest | Adam Kay |
| Interviewed Guest | Farrah Jarral |
| Producer | Mair Bosworth |
Broadcasts
- Tue 12 Jun 2018 16:30大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
- Fri 15 Jun 2018 23:00大象传媒 Radio 4
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