Between the Covers | Series 4 : Episode 2

Based on The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon

Sara is joined by newsreader and journalist Sir Trevor McDonald, actors Sarah Hadland and Peter Davison, and comedian and podcaster Cariad Lloyd. They share their favourite books and review this week's two book club choices: the new book pick, Two Storm Wood by Philip Gray, and the second in a selection from the BBC's Big Jubilee Read, celebrating authors from across the Commonwealth: The Lonely Londoners by Trinidadian author Sam Selvon.

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  • Type: Analysis
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 29'00''
  • Broadcast date: 2022
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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