The quest to find Britain's favourite read reaches a climax with a live show from London's Royal Opera House, which includes live voting and culminates in the announcement of the nation's best-loved novel. Plus performances from the Reduced Shakespeare Company, interviews with the front-runners' champions and contributions from Meera Syal , John Carey , Michael Rosen , Fay Ripley , Bonnie Greer , Alan Titchmarsh , Benedict Allen , John Humphrys , Jo Brand , John Sergeant , Jerry Hall , Anna Chancellor and Charlotte Church as they fly the flag for their favourite novel.
Votes can be cast on [number removed] (calls cost 15p).
The evening is hosted by Clive Anderson.
Director Richard Valentine ; Producer Peter Higgins (S) The Big Read: Battle of the Books can be seen at 11.10pm on BBC4
RTSHOP: The Big Read Book of Books, £11.99 inc p&p. To order telephone [number removed] (calls charged at national rate)