The Big Read: Battle of the Books | Grapes of Wrath v To Kill a Mockingbird

Duration: 28'34''

Synopsis

Sandi Toksvig hosts book discussion with John WALSH and Ian MACMILLAN on the choice between 'Grapes Of Wrath' and 'To Kill A Mockingbird'

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