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Victoria Hislop
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Bestselling author Victoria Hislop talks to Jim Naughtie about her latest novel Cartes Postales from Greece.
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Woman's Hour
Men and anti-sexism campaigns; reasons to enjoy January; Romany version of Carmen
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Men and anti-sexism campaigns, reasons to enjoy January, and a Romany version of Carmen. Jenni Murray presents the programme that offers a female perspective on the world. Show more
Woman's Hour
Victoria Hislop; Fostering; Hate crimes
54 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Author Victoria Hislop talks about her new book Cartes Postales from Greece. With Jane Garvey. Show more
Open Book
Islands in Fiction
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
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This summer, bookshops are awash with islands in every genre from crime, to YA and romance. Mariella Frostrup and guests consider what makes them such popular fictional locations. Show more
Open Book
The Story, edited by Victoria Hislop; scientist-author collaboration; Man Booker Prize
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Victoria Hislop has edited a new anthology of women's short stories called The Story. From Helen Simpson to Angela Carter, she explains how she chose her 100 favourites. Show more
John Lloyd and Sally Phillips welcome comic Stephen K Amos, nanochemist Dr Suze Kundu and author Victoria Hislop. From 2018. Show more
Front Row
Genesis interview; Speed-the-Plow review; Fun Palaces; Victoria Hislop
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Presented by John Wilson. Members of Genesis discuss a new documentary about the band, and Sarah Churchwell reviews David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow, which stars Lindsay Lohan. Show more
Open Book
Carlos Acosta; Victoria Hislop; Literary heroines with Samantha Ellis and Dr Paula Byrne
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Books news with Mariella Frostrup. Carlos Acosta shares his Five of the Best Books, Victoria Hislop takes us to where she writes best, and our changing relationship with heroines. Show more
A Good Read
Alex Jones and Victoria Hislop
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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4 Extra Debut. Alex Jones, Victoria Hislop and Harriett Gilbert choose books by Lisa Jewell, Michael Cunningham and Elena Ferrante. From 2016. Show more