With Great Pleasure
Series bringing fresh insight into lives through literature, in which guest presenters pick readings from their favourite pieces of poetry and prose
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With Great Pleasure
Adrian Mitchell introduces some of his favourite literature.
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Anna Raeburn is joined on stage at the Hay Festival by Diana Quick and Richard Mitchley.
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Journalist and commentator Anthony Howard chooses some of his favourite pieces of writing.
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Another chance to hear Anthony Minghella discuss his favourite pieces of writing.
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Writer and adventurer Ben Fogle chooses some of the writing which has influenced him.
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Poet Brian Patten chooses pieces of writing which have been inspirational to him.
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From the Hay Literary Festival, Carmen Callil presents her selection of favourite pieces.
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Classical singer and broadcaster Catherine Bott shows how writers depict music in words.
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Lawyer and human rights activist Clive Stafford Smith chooses a selection of writing.
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Children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson shares her love of literature.
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Literary editor and memoirist Diana Athill shares her literary passions.
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Actress Diana Quick chooses some favourite pieces of writing.
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Dominic Dromgoole, director of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, shares his literary passions.
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Novelist Fay Weldon introduces some of her favourite pieces of writing.
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The artist Grayson Perry shares with an audience some favourite pieces of writing.
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Honor Blackman introduces a selection of the poetry and prose which has inspired her.
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Environmental scientist James Lovelock reveals some of his favourite pieces of writing.
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James Naughtie presents a gala selection of his favourite pieces of writing.
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Joanne Harris, author of novels including Chocolat, shares her love of great writing.
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Guest is Jude Kelly, artistic director of London's refurbished Southbank Centre.
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Sports writer and journalist Julie Welch chooses some favourite pieces of writing.
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Wildlife presenter Kate Humble shares some favourite pieces of writing with an audience.
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Les Dennis introduces an eclectic selection reflecting the ups and downs of his life.
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Lynne Truss revisits her years working a library and reveals her early literary passions.
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Film critic Mark Kermode's choices include The Exorcist and The Great Gatsby.
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Martha Kearney chooses pieces of writing which have a special meaning for her.
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Children's writer Michael Morpurgo takes a literary journey through his life.
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Paul Gambaccini celebrates some great writing which has influenced and moved him.
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Richard Briers chooses some of his favourite performance pieces.
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Comedian Robert Webb presents a selection of his favourite prose and poetry.
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Comedian Robert Webb introduces a selection of his favourite prose and poetry.
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Playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn shares his favourite literature.
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Former prime minister John Major chooses a selection of his favourite pieces of writing.
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Writer and DJ Stuart Maconie presents a selection of favourite verse and prose.
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Tony Benn presents some of the pieces of writing which have helped to shape his philosophy
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Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood chooses some of the pieces of writing which inspire her
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Will Hutton, head of the Work Foundation, selects JM Keynes, Dickens and Umberto Eco.
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Alan Titchmarsh revels in some of his favourite pieces of prose and poetry.
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Terry Pratchett revels in some of his favourite pieces of writing.
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James Naughtie shares some of his favourite pieces of writing.
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TV presenter Zeinab Badawi presents her selection of favourite pieces of writing.
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DJ Zoe Ball showcases some of her favourite pieces of writing.