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Unputdownable with Jeffrey Archer

Barry Humphries

Jeffrey is joined by actor, comedian, author and close personal friend of Dame Edna Everage, Barry Humphries, as he reveals which book and film he believes are ‘unputdownable’. 


Jeffrey’s latest book, Over My Dead Body, is out now in hardback, ebook and audiobook.

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  • Heather Morris

    24:04
    Jeffrey is joined by author Heather Morris, whose debut historical novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz became a No 1 New York Times bestselling book. She’ll reveal which book and which TV series she believes are ‘unputdownable’. The conversation covers everything from isolation and the writing process to giant statues and Heather’s plans for her next book. Has she revealed a little more about the content of that book than her publishers would like?Jeffrey’s latest book, Over My Dead Body, is out now in hardback, ebook and audiobook.
  • Sir Tim Rice

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    Jeffrey talks to lyricist and author Sir Tim Rice.
  • Ravi Shastri

    25:05
    Jeffrey is joined by legendary Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri to discuss which book and film he believes are ‘unputdownable’.One of Jeffrey’s choices is the Bollywood epic Lagaan – a film that centres around the story of a cricket match held in India during the time of the British Raj. The pair also discuss the merits of one the 20th century’s greatest writers of Indian literature in English.Jeffrey also has a score to settle with Ravi regarding his book Stargazing, which celebrates 80 of the best cricket players Ravi has encountered… yet which unfortunately couldn’t find space to include Jeffrey!
  • Gyles Brandreth

    43:22
    Jeffrey is joined by Gyles Brandreth – author, broadcaster, and, like Jeffrey, a former politician – to discuss which book and film he believes are ‘unputdownable’. Both Jeffrey and Gyles have chosen Shakespeare adaptions for one of their choices, which prompts plenty of anecdotes, memories of great performances and laughter. Gyles also reveals the invaluable advice he received as a schoolboy from Sir Laurence Olivier.Jeffrey’s latest book, Over My Dead Body, is out now in hardback, ebook and audiobook.
  • Lucy Foley

    16:44
    Jeffrey is joined by Lucy Foley, the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of novels such as The Hunting Party and The Guest List – to reveal which book and TV series she believes are ‘unputdownable’.Jeffrey’s latest book, Over My Dead Body, is out now in hardback, ebook and audiobook.
  • 2. Ayesha Hazarika

    25:42
    Jeffrey is joined by broadcaster, journalist and political commentator, Ayesha Hazarika, as she reveals which book and TV series she believes are ‘unputdownable’.Jeffrey’s latest book, Over My Dead Body, is out now in hardback, ebook and audiobook.
  • 1. Anthony Horowitz

    27:51
    Jeffrey is joined by Anthony Horowitz – author of Alex Rider, Foyle’s War, Sherlock Holmes and, most recently, A Line to Kill – to reveal which book and TV series he believes are ‘unputdownable’.Jeffrey’s latest book, Over My Dead Body, is out now in hardback, ebook and audiobook.
  • Welcome to Unputdownable with Jeffrey Archer

    01:53
    Get ready to be gripped! To celebrate the launch of Jeffrey Archer’s latest book, Over My Dead Body, he’s talking to guests from the worlds of literature, sport, politics and entertainment about the books and other cultural works that are deemed ‘unputdownable’. Episode 1, with Anthony Horowitz, coming soon.