Rick Stein and Michael Dobbs
4 Extra Debut. Rick Stein, Michael Dobbs and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Sheila Stewart, Domnica Radulescu and Raymond Chandler. From 2011.
Chef Rick Stein and Michael Dobbs, author of House of Cards, recommend favourite books to presenter Harriett Gilbert.
Rick Stein talks about Lifting the Latch (A Life on the Land) by Sheila Stewart, which he enjoyed because it's set in the area of Oxfordshire in which he was born and spent his childhood. The true-life story of rural labourer Mont Abbott, It's been described as a rival to Lark Rise of Candleford.
Lord Dobbs' choice is Train to Trieste by Domnica Radulescu, a powerful love story set in Ceausescu's Romania.
Then Harriett Gilbert brings something completely different to the table: Farewell My Lovely by Raymond Chandler.
Producer: Beth O'Dea
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in October 2011.
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Lifting the Latch (A Life on the Land) by Sheila Stewart
Rick Stein talks about a book set where he was born: Lifting the Latch (A Life on the Land) by Sheila Stewart.
Duration: 09:54
Train to Trieste by Domnica Radulescu
Michael Dobbs explains why he's picked something "he wouldn't normally grab."
Duration: 08:00
Farewell My Lovely by Raymond Chandler
Harriett Gilbert's choice is about a showgirl called Velma: Farewell My Lovely by Raymond Chandler. Includes a recap of publishers and prices.
Duration: 08:27
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