The Paperback Programme
Introduced by Ronald Harwood Authors of the Week
Peter Ustinov , with his autobiography Dear Me, described as ' controversial; illuminating; uproarious; joyous; an amused yet desperate search for absolute honesty.'
Nigel Williams , with My Life Closed Twice which The Times called ' a first novel that manages to be amusing and energetic. A cause for celebration.'
Books of the Week chosen by Eleanor Bron , writer and actress Anthony Shaffer , playwright
Dr David Wilson , director of the British Museum
Quiz of the Week set by David Mercer
On PATRICK WHITE
Producer JULIA MATHESON