Damian Barr's Literary Salon

From the freshest debuts to the biggest bestsellers, this is where the world’s best writers read for the first time from their latest greatest books and share their own personal stories. Recent world premieres include ‘Hamnet’, ‘Again, Rachel’ and ‘Shuggie Bain’.

Enjoy our Book of the Week strand (formerly named Salon Exclusives), where each bite-size episode offers an exclusive taster of a new book. Or relax into an in-depth interview with one of your very favourite writers. Warm your heart with Armstead Maupin. Or hang on every word with Yaa Gyasi.

Hosted by writer and broadcaster, Damian Barr, and handpicked Guest Hosts, the Literary Salon live events and recordings celebrate storytelling and invite you to be part of it.


Produced and edited by Megan Bay Dorman. Programmed by Matt Casbourne. 

Books
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Andrew O'Hagan- The Literary Salon - September ...
Andrew O'Hagan gives an exclusive first reading o…
48 min
177
The Power - Naomi Alderman - The Literary Salo...
To celebrate our eight birthday we're giving you …
10 min
178
Jessie Burton - The Literary Salon at the Bermo...
Jessie Burton reads excerpts from her new novel T…
34 min
179
Literary Salon presents A Book and A Bottle. La...
Damian trails his new 'public service' for book-a…
1 min
180
Jonathan Lee - The Literary Salon at Ace Hotel ...
Jonathan Lee reads from his new novel High Dive. …
28 min
181
David Gilmour and Polly Samson - The Literary S...
David Gilmour and Polly Samson discuss their shar…
30 min
182
Polly Samson - The Literary Salon at Ace Hotel ...
Writer and lyricist, Polly Samson reads from her …
34 min
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Maggie O'Farrell - Literary Salon - March 2016 ...
Salon favourite Maggie O'Farrell returns to unvei…
29 min
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Joan Bakewell - Literary Salon - March 2016 - S...
Dame Joan Bakewell talks to Damian Barr about her…
28 min
185
Garth Greenwell - Literary Salon - March 2016 -...
In his UK premiere, Garth Greenwell reads from hi…
36 min
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Susan Calman - Literary Salon - March 2016 Savo...
Radio 4 regular Susan Calman reads for the very f…
27 min
187
Preview Clip Of Polly Samson And David Gilmour ...
Polly Samson describes how she came to write lyri…
0 min
188
Polly Samson And David Gilmour - The Literary S...
Novelist Polly Samson talks to Damian Barr about …
66 min
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Polly Samson And David Gilmour - The Literary S...
Novelist Polly Samson talks to Damian Barr about …
37 min
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Diana Athill - The Literary Salon - November 2015
Diana Athill reads from her new memoir Alive, Ali…
42 min
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Nick Frost - The Literary Salon - November 2015
Nick Frost reads from his memoir, Truths, Half Tr…
37 min
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Sloane Crosley - The Literary Salon - November ...
Sloane Crosley returns to the Salon to read from …
39 min
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John Lahr - The Literary Salon - September 15
John Lahr, Tony ward winner and legendary drama c…
39 min
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Caitlin Moran - The Literary Salon - September 15
Caitlin Moran reads from her Moranifesto, due for…
42 min
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Jojo Moyes - The Literary Salon - September 2015
Jojo Moyes unveils her new novel After You, the m…
27 min
196
Amy Bloom - The Literary Salon - Sydney Writers...
Amy Bloom talks to Damian about her new book Luck…
21 min
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Cathy Rentzenbrink - The Literary Salon - June ...
Cathy Rentzenbrink talks to Damian about her hear…
32 min
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Owen Sheers - The Literary Salon - June 2015
Damian talks to Owen Sheers about his thrilling n…
31 min
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Ryan Gattis - The Literary Salon - June 2015
Damian talks to Ryan Gattis about All Involved, h…
32 min
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Thomas Keneally - The Literary Salon - Sydney W...
Thomas Keneally, author of Schindler's Ark , talk…
35 min