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Sarah Phelps and Dane Baptiste

Screenwriter Sarah Phelps and comedian Dane Baptiste talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they love, including work by Truman Capote and Elizabeth Taylor.

Screenwriter Sarah Phelps and comedian Dane Baptiste talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they love. Sarah chooses Music for Chameleons by Truman Capote, Harriett's pick is A View of the Harbour by (the other) Elizabeth Taylor and Dane defends Weapons of Mass Instruction, a critique of contemporary schooling by John Taylor Gatto. Please follow us on Instagram at @agoodreadbbc
Producer Sally Heaven.

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28 minutes

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Fri 14 Feb 2020 23:00

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  • Tue 11 Feb 2020 16:30
  • Fri 14 Feb 2020 23:00

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