Aired Monday 30 September, 5:45am - 6:30amon London Live

Write around the World with Richard E Grant

Series 1 Episode 1: Italy: Part 2

Reading key passages from their books as he goes along, including works by Charles Dickens, Elena Ferrante, Elizabeth Gilbert, Norman Lewis, Robert Harris, Patricia Highsmith and Carlo Levi, Richard learns about both the lives and experiences of these great authors.His journey gives him fresh insights into the people and diversity of the region as well as its distinctive and captivating landscapes. He also discovers examples of books that have had a direct effect on the area's prosperity.

Category
Documentary / Educational
Original air date
03/08/2021
Cast and crew
  • Southan MorrisDirector
  • Richard GrantHost