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Philippa Perry and Stuart Maconie

Strong opinions and hilarity, as psychotherapist Philippa Perry and DJ Stuart Maconie join Harriett Gilbert live at the Hay Festival 2026.

A special episode of A Good Read, recorded live at the Hay Festival. The books are:

London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe, chosen by psychotherapist and artist Philippa Perry
All Quiet on the Orient Express by Magnus Mills, chosen by presenter and writer Stuart Maconie
Luka and the Fire of Life by Salman Rushdie, chosen by presenter Harriett Gilbert

Produced for 91福利社 Audio in Bristol by Maggie Ayre
Join us over on Instagram @agoodreadbbc

Release date:

28 minutes

On radio

Mon 29 Jun 2026 15:00

Broadcast

  • Mon 29 Jun 2026 15:00

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