A Good Read Episodes Episode guide
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Roma Agrawal and Kate Lister
A structural engineer and an historian of sex share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Richard Benson and Amy Sackville
Two writers talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books
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Julia Shaw and Hayaatun Sillem
Psychologist Julia Shaw and engineer Hayaatun Sillem discuss favourite books with Harriett
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Nicola Sturgeon and Alistair McGowan
Scotland's former first minister and the actor and impressionist Alistair McGowan.
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Tom Cox and Sophie Scott
Neuroscientist Sophie Scott and writer Tom Cox discuss favourite books with Harriett.
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Chris Tarrant and Mike Gayle
The broadcaster and writer nominate favourite books.
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Sarah Waters and Walter Murch
Novelist Sarah Waters and film editor Walter Murch share favourite books.
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Rob Rinder and Juno Dawson
The barrister and the writer discuss books they feel passionate about.
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Zadie Smith and Colm TóibÃn
Two authors join Harriett Gilbert to share favourite books.
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Joanna Hardy-Susskind and Horatio Clare
Writer Horatio Clare joins barrister Joanna Hardy-Susskind to discuss favourite books.
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Desiree Akhavan and Rosie Wilby
The film-maker and the comedian propose favourite books.
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James Rebanks and Kiri Pritchard-McLean at the Hay Festival
We're at the Hay Festival talking books we love.
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Budgie and Juhea Kim
The drummer and author choose books they love.
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Xantoné Blacq and Harry Trevaldwyn
Composer Xantoné Blacq and actor Harry Trevaldwyn discuss books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Josh Cohen and Nussaibah Younis
Two writers join Harriett Gilbert to share favourite books.
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Jack Thorne and Peter Kosminsky
The creator of Adolescence and the Wolf Hall director nominate favourite books.
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Douglas Stuart and Sian Eleri
Author Douglas Stuart and radio and TV presenter Sian Eleri on beloved books.
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Lucy Speed and Sarah Mills
The actor and the comedian share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Nina Sosanya and Joelle Taylor
The actor and the poet nominate favourite books for discussion.
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Oliver Burkeman and Sara Collins
Two writers share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Inua Ellams and Ted Hodgkinson
The writer and the Southbank Centre's Head of Literature share books they love.
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Julia Bradbury and Ramita Navai
Books by Matt Haig, Rohinton Mistry and Elizabeth von Arnim are recommended this time.
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Joe Dunthorne and Iszi Lawrence
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is revisited by the guests and presenter Harriett Gilbert
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Nicci Gerrard and Sean French
The husband and wife writing duo pick favourite reads.
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Professor Ben Garrod and Lucy Jones
An evolutionary biologist and a journalist on their favourite books.
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Sir Ian Blatchford and Charles Fernyhough
The Science Museum director and a professor of psychology share their favourite books.
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Naomi Alderman and Abi Dare
Two writers talk to Harriett about favourite books.
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Jenny Kleeman and Sam Knight
Two journalists bring their favourite books to chat about with Harriett Gilbert.
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Nihal Arthanayake and Elif Shafak
The broadcaster and the writer discuss books that are important to them.
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Tim Spector and Tatty Macleod
Scientist Tim Spector and comedian Tatty Macleod discuss the books they love.