Bookclub
BBC Radio 4
Led by James Naughtie, a group of readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 2, 2005 • 28min
Zadie Smith
James Naughtie talks to Zadie Smith about the impact of her debut novel White Teeth.
Dec 5, 2004 • 27min
Carol Ann Duffy
James Naughtie's guest is Carol Ann Duffy, one of the most widely read British poets, talking about her inventive and funny collection, The World's Wife.
Nov 7, 2004 • 27min
Pat Barker
Booker prize winner Pat Barker joins James Naughtie to discuss Regeneration, her novel about the impact of the First World War on a variety of characters including poet Siegfried Sassoon.
Oct 7, 2004 • 28min
Will Self
Will Self talks to James Naughtie and readers about his novel How The Dead Live.
Sep 5, 2004 • 28min
Paul Auster - New York Trilogy
James Naughtie speaks to author Paul Auster about the novellas in his New York Trilogy and their themes of identity, mystery and ambiguity.
Aug 1, 2004 • 27min
Muriel Spark
James Naughtie and a group of readers are joined by Muriel Spark to discuss her novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.
Jul 4, 2004 • 28min
Terry Pratchett
James Naughtie presents a special interview with Terry Pratchett to talk about Mort, his fourth installment of the Discworld series.
Jun 6, 2004 • 27min
Minette Walters
James Naughtie presents a book discussion as Minette Walters talks with readers about her new novel The Scold's Bridle.
May 2, 2004 • 28min
David Lodge
David Lodge is both a leading comic novelist and a renowned literary critic. He dicusses his novel Nice Work with James Naughtie.
Apr 4, 2004 • 27min
Elizabeth Jane Howard
Elizabeth Jane Howard joins James Naughtie and a group of readers to discuss her book Falling, based on a real life failed relationship.
