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Hosted by Mariella Frostrup and James Naughtie, this podcast features Open Book and Bookclub - conversations with leading authors about their work.

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    Open Book: Sports Writing

    In a special edition of Open Book Mariella Frostrup stands ...

    In a special edition of Open Book Mariella Frostrup stands on the touchline to the...

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    A Good Read: Adam Hills & Steven Pinker

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    Open Book: Amanda Coe and Catalan Literature

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    A Good Read: Sheila Hancock & Cosmo Landesman

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    Open Book: Colm Toibin

    Mariella Frostrup is joined by award-winning Irish writer, Colm Toibin, ...

    Mariella Frostrup is joined by award-winning Irish writer, Colm Toibin, to discuss his...

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    A Good Read: Jeremy Paxman & Mary Beard

    Jeremy Paxman and Mary Beard argue heatedly and entertainingly about ...

    Jeremy Paxman and Mary Beard argue heatedly and entertainingly about the books they as...

    Oct 7, 2014 Read more
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    Open Book: The Brethren and Steven Pinker

    Mariella Frostrup discusses Robert Merle's iconic French series The Brethren, ...

    Mariella Frostrup discusses Robert Merle's iconic French series The Brethren, now in...

    Sep 28, 2014 Read more
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    Open Book: Esther Freud on Mr Mac and Me

    Novelist Esther Freud talks about her latest, Mr Mac and ...

    Novelist Esther Freud talks about her latest, Mr Mac and Me, inspired by the time in...

    Sep 21, 2014 Read more
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    Open Book: Ali Smith on How to Be Both

    Ali Smith has been shortlisted for the Man Booker prize ...

    Ali Smith has been shortlisted for the Man Booker prize for the third time this year...

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    Open Book: Ian McEwan and Amy Bloom

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    As we head for a September publishing bonanza, Mariella Frostrup is joined by writers...

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