A Good Read is one of BBC Radio 4's longest-running programmes in which two guests join the main presenter to choose and discuss their favourite books.
The programme grew out of an occasional slot on Weekend Woman's Hour, initiated in 1970.
[2] On 1 July 1979, billed as a new series, John Hale was the presenter of the programme in its current 30-minute format, with two guests.
[3] Subsequent presenters included Theresa McGonagle (1980–1984), Brian Gear (1985–1988), Edward Blishen (1989–1997), Louise Doughty (1998–2001) and Sue MacGregor (2003–2010).
The books are always in-print paperbacks and affordable, and the reviews are honest and genuinely driven by the taste of the guests.