Mary Beard & Bidisha at The Cheltenham Literature Festival

The classicist Mary Beard and writer Bidisha talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books, in an edition recorded in front of an audience at the Cheltenham Literature Festival.

Books discussed:

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Publisher

Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons Publisher

The Odyssey by Homer Publisher

Producer: Beth O'Dea

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2011.