About this programme

1/8. Mariella Frostrup is joined by a selection of guests at Cheltenham's annual literature festival, beginning with authors Anthony Horowitz, Alexander McCall Smith and Frances Osborne. Crime writer Mark Billingham offers advice on how to deal with bad reviews posted on the internet and Joan Armatrading performs in the studio.

Cast and crew

Cast

Presenter: Mariella Frostrup
Guest: Anthony Horowitz
Guest: Alexander McCall Smith
Guest: Frances Osborne
Contributor: Mark Billingham
Musical Guest: Joan Armatrading

Categories: Arts

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