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Mentioned in 4 episodes
The Finest Hotel in Kabul
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Recommended by 

, describing it as a really cool book.


Rory Stewart

268 snips
465. Andrew’s Disgrace, Newsnight, and a Centrist Win in the Netherlands (Question Time)
Mentioned by Lynn who is currently reading the book, finding it fitting as she stayed in the hotel of the title.

31 snips
Why Structure Matters More Than You Think. Writing Memoir With Wendy Dale
Recommended by 

as an incredible and clever book about Afghanistan's recent history.


Dan Snow

27 snips
The Rise, Fall and Rise of the Taliban
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as what Moshe is reading, telling the story of Afghanistan through its fanciest hotel.

Jill Wagner

Flight Cancellations At Major Airports Start Today; First Time Home Buyers Older Than Ever; Viral Starbucks ‘Bearista’ Cup
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as the first book written by BBC's Lise Doucette, focusing on Afghanistan.

Peter Mansbridge

Raj and Russo on Budget Day - What Happens Now?
Mentioned by 

, as the main topic of the discussion, providing a vivid history of Afghanistan.


Lyse Doucet

Lyse Doucet on Reporting from the Frontlines (Part Two)
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as one of the shortlisted books for this year's Women's Prize for Nonfiction.

Kirsty Wark

Actor Forbes Masson on the stage production of cult sitcom The High Life
Mentioned as a vivid history of Afghanistan seen from the Intercontinental Hotel.

Lyse Doucet on Reporting from the Frontlines (Part One)
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as 

te's book that tells the sweeping and traumatic history of Afghanistan.

Rick Steves


Lyse Doucet

821 Expert On Board; Foreign Correspondent Lyse Doucet
Mentioned by 

to introduce Lise Doucette and her new book about the history of Afghanistan.


Matt Galloway

How a luxury hotel in Afghanistan tells the story of a nation



