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Book Week Scotland (2018)
This week Read On is celebrating Book Week Scotland with the Scottish Book Trust. Every year RNIB produce the audio version of the free Book Week Scotland book, and this year it's called Rebel. Listen out for a selection of short stories about Drag Nuns, Chunky Boots, fare dodging, stealing cakes and much more. And for a free copy of the book in audio head to http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/reading/book-week-scotland/rebel-audiobook
The Guilty Feminist, I Sold My Guide Dog on Ebay and more
This week... Deborah Frances White reveals what makes her ‘The Guilty Feminist’. Poet Aidan Flynn takes a funny and poignant look at sight loss. Author NB Dixon reviews a new Hercule Poirot mystery. And RNIB Chair Ellie Southwood shares her passion for books and reading.
Book Review - Mystery of Three Quarters
N.B. Dixon reviews the latest Poirot from Sophie Hannah. Clipped from Read On #94
The Armistice in Literature
This week were commemorating the centenary of the Armistice that brought an end to the First World War. Blind author Gordon Anthony describes dog-fights over the desert in his Great War story ‘Hunting Icarus’. As Blind Veterans UK unveils a unique monument to commemorate The Armistice, and we reflect upon our shared history. Writer Lisa Andrews tells us about working with 26characters and the Imperial War Museums to bring First World War stories back to life. And Robert Kirkwood explores the role played by women during the 1914 – 18 War.
Author Interview - Gordon Anthony
Gordon Anthony is the author of several historical novels including ‘Hunting Icarus’. It’s a gripping tale and there’s also a story behind the Talking Book version. Red Szell talks to Gordon and Robert Kirkwood chats to his sister Moira. Clipped from Read On #93
Narrator Interview - Joan Walker
It’s not just books that are recorded at the RNIB Talking Books studios, but also a wide range of magazines. Narrator Joan Walker will be familiar to many listeners for her brilliant work on both.
Spike Milligan, Julian Clary and Michael Bentine
With never before heard clips, Robert Kirkwood explores the recording of Spike Milligan's War Diaries. Hannah Tausz explores Michael Bentine's Book 'Doors of the Mind', and Julian Clary tells us all about 'The Bolds'
Recording Spike Milligan's War Diaries
Great news folks! Some never heard before Spike Milligan! Robert Kirkwood speaks to Robert Nichol about recording the audio versions of Spike's War Diaries and how it was working with Spike himself, while reviewing the books from Volume 1 Adolf Hitler my part in his Downfall to Volume 7, Peace Work. Includes some out-takes never heard in public before.
Kate Helm, David Mitchell, Daisy Johnson and more.
There's a Halloween feel to this week's show with, Kate Helm on a courtroom artist who’s haunted by visions. NB Dixon reviews a spooky thriller that ‘s about to hit the big screen. Daisy Johnson reveals her personal affinity with Halloween. And David Mitchell takes us to a creepy, supernatural mansion and reveals that his characters write to him!
Book Review - The Little Stranger
NB Dixon reviews ‘The Little Stranger’ by Sarah Waters, available in braille, giant print and as TB16895 from RNIB Library. Clipped from Read On #91