BETWEEN THE COVERS RENEWED FOR SEVENTH SERIES ON BBC TWO

Between The Covers, designed to bring the nation together by sharing the enjoyment of reading, has been recommissioned for a seventh series on BBC Two, TV Zone understands.

Sara Cox returns as host and is joined in each episode by a panel of four famous guests to discuss a newly published book which deserves to be put in the spotlight. The books are a carefully selected mix of genres that aims to include something for everyone.

Each guest also has a BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) guaranteed to spark a discussion. Previous celebrity panellists have included Meera Syal, Alan Davies, Samantha Bond, Mel Giedroyc, Adam Garcia, Charlie Higson, Nick Knowles, Laura Whitmore and Angela Scanlon.

Between The Covers gives BBC audiences across the UK the opportunity to take part in an inclusive book club inspiring new readers as well as avid bookaholics.

The 12 selected books featured in the series will be labelled with Between The Covers stickers in shops, libraries and online so that audiences can read and join the conversation on social media using #BetweenTheCovers.

Between The Covers (6 x 30’) was commissioned by Emma Cahusac for BBC Arts and BBC Two.