BBC2 Between the Covers

[senua]

Am I missing something here? What is the point in rushing through a dozen books in half an hour where everybody agrees that they are all marvellous. Even DH, who is not a bibliophile and doesn't really watch the programme, commented on it - unprompted - last night.
I must admit that I did see Alan Davies baulk at a book the other week and my estimation of him went right up. The rest just sound like short, shallow book-cover-blurbs come to life.

I much prefer Radio 4's A Good Read where they go into depth, and sometimes disagree, on just the three books.

I watched it last night and was just getting increasingly irritated by all the 'clever' puns that Sarah Cox keeps coming out with.

I think the time they give to each book is really uneven - Katy Melua was the only one who spoke about her book but they rattled on about others for quite a while.

Yes I noticed they rarely say anything critical and are very gushing about all the books.

I know what you mean but I do find it a relaxing watch.
They do try to cover too many books in one episode though.

I watched a few episodes but have had no desire to watch anymore because I find it contrived, unfunny and as others have said, one-sided in the guests opinions of the books discussed. I wonder if the lack of criticism is because there may be deals with the production company and the publishers? When I was recently in WH Smith I noticed that the books discussed have 'Between the Covers pick' stickers on.

I wish someone would revive Late Review.

I wonder if the lack of criticism is because there may be deals with the production company and the publishers? When I was recently in WH Smith I noticed that the books discussed have 'Between the Covers pick' stickers on.
But ... but ... it's the BBC. They are not supposed to sell their soul to the highest bidder.

I enjoy it but long for someone to disagree about how amazing all the books are

I love this programme and have bought and enjoyed quite a few of the books mentioned.
I am a huge fan of Sara Cox though 🤣
Yes, I also like it when the guests talk about why they didn’t like a book but that seems rare.

A Good Read is so much better. I gave up on BTC because it was so shallow