# Lauren Child and David McAlmont

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Podcast: [A Good Read](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-good-read-7332172)
Published: 2026-07-27T14:30:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002ztrv
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Duration seconds: 1651

## Resource

A sharing of book recommendations and lively discussion. Harriett Gilbert is joined by children's author Lauren Child and musician David McAlmont to talk about books they love by George Orwell, Elizabeth Strout and Alan Bennett. The books are: Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout, chosen by Lauren Child Burmese Days by George Orwell, chosen by David McAlmont Killing Time by Alan Bennett, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Producer for BBC Audio Bristol: Sally Heaven Join us over on Instagram @agoodreadbbc

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