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Mathew Baynton and Aasmah Mir

Horrible Histories actor Mathew Baynton and presenter Aasmah Mir bring their favourite books to talk about with presenter Harriett Gilbert. Iain Banks and George Saunders feature.

Horrible Histories actor Mathew Baynton and presenter Aasmah Mir bring their favourite books to discuss with Harriett Gilbert. Matthew's choice is Tenth of December: Stories by George Saunders, while Aasmah Mir has chosen The Crow Road by the late Scottish writer Iain Banks. Harriett's book is Lilian on Life by Alison Jean Lester.
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Producer: Maggie Ayre

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28 minutes

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Fri 5 Jul 2019 23:00

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  • Tue 2 Jul 2019 16:30
  • Fri 5 Jul 2019 23:00

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