This is the summer reading episode of Backlisted showcasing the books Andy, John & Nicky have been reading during lockdown. This episode features both newly recorded material and excerpts from Locklisted, the bonus podcast exclusively available to Patreon supporters.

We would also like to thank the listeners who sent in their own versions of the Backlisted theme tune that feature in the episode:

’Bachlisted’ by Nick Riddle
’Synthlisted’ by Neil Christie
’NickDrakelisted’ by James Hannah
’Harplisted’ by Claire Parsons

Books mentioned:

A Helping Hand - Celia Dale
The Hours Before Dawn - Celia Fremlin
A Small Place - Jamaica Kincaid
A Boy in the Water - Tom Gregory
The Anthill - Julianne Pachico
That Reminds Me - Derek Owusu;
The Ice Palace - Tarjei Vesaas
A Winter Book - Tove Jansson
Moonstone: the Boy Who Never Was - Sjon
English Climate: Wartime Stories - Sylvia Townsend Warner
The Corner That Held Them - Sylvia Townsend Warner

Other links:

‘Swimming the Channel’ - Victoria Wood As Seen on TV (1985)