Damian Barr's Literary Salon

Damian Barr’s Literary Salon

Hosted ByDamian Barr

Damian Barr's Literary Salon tempts the world's best writers to read exclusively from their latest greatest works and share their own personal stories. Star guests include: Jojo Moyes, John Waters, Yaa Gyasi, Mary Beard, Diana Athill and Louis de Bernières - all in front of a live audience at leading glamorous locations world-wide. Our London home is the Savoy. Suave Salonnière Damian Barr is your host.

Produced by Megan Bay Dorman and Russell Finch.

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EXCLUSIVE: Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon talks books with Damian Barr at Wigtown

September 25, 2018 Damian Barr's Literary Salon 00:58:12

This intimate discussion made headlines around the world as Sturgeon revealed she’s writing a diary which she may publish.
In an intimate conversation with Damian Barr she reveals the books that shaped her as a person and a politician, from Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s ‘Sunset Song’ to ‘The Colour Purple’ by Alice Walker, and recommends some reading for President Trump.

Recorded live at Wigtown Book Festival in September 2018.

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