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Gordon Brown, Harry Potter, and Summer Reads for Teenagers

Gordon Brown talks to Mariella Frostrup about his five all time favourite books, and reveals why reading has always been a source of inspiration and a pleasure for him.

Gordon Brown
In a revealing interview, Chancellor Gordon Brown talks to Mariella Frostrup about his five all time favourite books, and reveals why reading has always been a source of inspiration and a pleasure for him.

Harry Potter
Ten years after he first appeared in our bookshops, Mariella and her guests debate the Harry Potter effect. Children鈥檚 author Kevin Crossley Holland, author of a guide to Harry Potter, Julia Eccleshare, and Harry Potter鈥檚 original publisher Barry Cunningham discuss whether Harry Potter has really cast a spell over children鈥檚 publishing.

Reading Clinic
Following requests from parents, our guests offer some suggestions of books to occupy teenagers over the looming summer holidays.

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30 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Sun 24 Jun 2007 16:00
  • Thu 28 Jun 2007 16:00

This Week's Book List

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