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100 afleveringen, van nieuw naar oud
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Aea Varfis-van Warmelo and the lies that we tell ourselves
3 november 2026 · 33 min
Aea Varfis-van Warmelo, poet and editor at ‘Granta’ magazine, speaks to Georgina Godwin about her debut work, ‘Attention-Seeking Behaviour’, shortlisted for the 2026 Goldsmiths Prize. Lees meer
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Philip Hensher and the beginning of the British novel
1 november 2026 · 38 min
Philip Hensher, critic and journalist, speaks to Georgina Godwin, to examine the evolution of storytelling through printing, distribution and mobility in his new book, ‘A History of the Novel in Britain’. Lees meer
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Adele Parks and the craft of a novel
25 oktober 2026 · 32 min
Bestselling author Adele Parks joins Georgina Godwin to discuss her latest novel, ‘Eyes on You’, and her work with The Reading Agency and the National Literacy Trust. Lees meer
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Dave Eggers and the art of storytelling
18 oktober 2026 · 43 min
Dave Eggers returns with ‘Contrapposto’, a novel that was 20 years in the making. He speaks with Georgina Godwin about the process of the story, following two friends throughout life and the medium of art. Lees meer
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Jack Jewers on Samuel Pepys: Historical mystery and Restoration London
11 oktober 2026 · 27 min
Award-winning writer, filmmaker and visual artist Jack Jewers speaks with Georgina Godwin on depicting Restoration London through historical mystery in his latest novel, ‘Seething Lane’. Lees meer
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Carlos Barragán on the new age of digital fraud
4 oktober 2026 · 37 min
Author Carlos Barragán spent months in Nigeria exploring the world of Yahoo Boys after his mother was scammed. He discusses his book, ‘The Yahoo Boys’, with Georgina Godwin and the evolution of online fraud. Lees meer
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Marlon James and the people who we can’t forget
27 september 2026 · 32 min
Marlon James returns with The Disappearers, now shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize. He joins Georgina Godwin, reflecting on his career so far and the possibility of winning the award for the second time. Lees meer
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Teun Toebes and Jonathan de Jong on the right to live fully
21 september 2026 · 37 min
Georgina Godwin speaks to Teun Toebes and Jonathan de Jong about 'Human Forever: Searching the World for a Better Life with Dementia', exploring dementia care and rethinking ageing through human connection and quality of life. Lees meer
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Catherine Cho on devotion and destiny
20 september 2026 · 26 min
Georgina Godwin meets Catherine Cho, who discusses motherhood, identity and the journey from memoir to fiction with her debut novel, The Devoted. Lees meer
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The house of stories: Inside Chatsworth House’s literary treasures
18 september 2026 · 18 min
From Chaucer and Jane Austen to children growing up in a world dominated by screens, Georgina Godwin explores the enduring importance of reading against the backdrop of Chatsworth House’s extraordinary exhibit and the Queen's Reading Room Festival. Lees meer
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Ruthie Rogers at The River Café
13 september 2026 · 31 min
Georgina Godwin meets chef Ruthie Rogers at The River Café to discuss her podcast, Ruthie’s Table 4, which has now been turned into a book titled Table 4 at The River Café. Lees meer
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Sir Vince Cable and the changing global economic landscape
6 september 2026 · 34 min
Georgina Godwin meets former UK business secretary Sir Vince Cable to discuss his latest book, Eclipsing the West, which explores the global economic landscape as power transitions from the West to emerging superstates. Lees meer
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Louise Doughty and the letters that changed everything
30 augustus 2026 · 35 min
Novelist Louise Doughty, author of Apple Tree Yard, sits down with Georgina Godwin and shares insights into recounting her parents’ origins in her new memoir, On This Spot Fell One Tear of Love. Lees meer
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Emma-Lee Moss and the icons of Cantopop
23 augustus 2026 · 34 min
Emma-Lee Moss, also known as Emmy the Great, joins Georgina Godwin to discuss her memoir, ‘My Cantopop Nights’, which expresses her love for the unique genre and how it helped to forge her identity. Lees meer
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Simon Woodroffe on reinventing British dining
16 augustus 2026 · 33 min
British entrepreneur Simon Woodroffe reflects on his journey from a troubled upbringing to founding Yo! Sushi and Yotel, sharing lessons from rock and roll, Dragon’s Den, and business and personal reinvention. Lees meer
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Kathy Lette on growing up, speaking out and ‘The Sisterhood Rules’
9 augustus 2026 · 31 min
Georgina Godwin meets bestselling author Kathy Lette to discuss her rebellious youth, her Puberty Blues breakthrough, motherhood and her new novel, The Sisterhood Rules, which celebrates the power of sisterly relationships. Lees meer
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Nicholas Boggs and the legacy of James Baldwin
2 augustus 2026 · 26 min
Georgina Godwin meets writer Nicholas Boggs to trace the life of James Baldwin in his new biography ‘Baldwin: A Love Story’. Lees meer
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Chloe Aridjis on objects, projection and transformation
29 juli 2026 · 28 min
Booker Prize-longlisted writer Chloe Aridjis is the author of Book of Clouds, Asunder and Sea Monsters. Her fourth novel, The Shadow of the Object, moves between Mexico City and London in a tale of illness, friendship, magic lanterns, silver polishing, grief and the strange charge of objects. Lees meer
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Raoul de Jong’s mystical journey into his Surinamese ancestry
26 juli 2026 · 29 min
Georgina Godwin meets Raoul de Jong to discuss his book ‘Jaguarman’, now translated into English, which explores his Suriamese heritage through the prism of a mystical ancestor. Lees meer
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Erica Wagner and the life of Washington Roebling
22 juli 2026 · 27 min
Georgina Godwin meets writer and journalist Erica Wagner to discuss the life of Brooklyn Bridge engineer Washington Roebling, in her new work, ‘Wash’. Lees meer
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Victoria Bateman and the hidden economics of women
19 juli 2026 · 33 min
Georgina Godwin meets economist Victoria Bateman to discuss her latest work, Economica, which explores and rewrites our understanding of women’s role in the economy. Lees meer
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Ben Faccini on family, memory and fiction
12 juli 2026 · 30 min
Georgina Godwin meets Ben Faccini to discuss how his multicultural upbringing shaped his writing and the themes of his latest novel, ‘Other People’s Children’, including wartime Italy, memory and family. Lees meer
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Oliver Bullough on financial secrecy, corruption and global power
5 juli 2026 · 32 min
Georgina Godwin meets journalist Oliver Bullough, who explores money laundering in the most unlikely of places in his latest work, Everybody Loves Our Dollars. Lees meer
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Anuradha Roy and life in the Himalayas
28 juni 2026 · 30 min
Georgina Godwin speaks to Anuradha Roy on living in the Himalayas as detailed in her latest work, ‘Called by the Hills’. Lees meer
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Leo Varadkar on power, identity and leaving politics
21 juni 2026 · 32 min
Georgina Godwin speaks to former Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who reflects on identity, leadership and life after politics. From Brexit and Biden to the coronavirus pandemic and stepping down, he shares lessons from power and public service. Lees meer
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The winners of the 2026 Women’s Prize
14 juni 2026 · 30 min
Georgina Godwin sits down with the winners of the 2026 Women’s Prize for fiction and non-fiction, Virginia Evans for The Correspondent and Lyse Doucet for The Finest Hotel in Kabul. Lees meer
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Tim Wu and the future beyond big tech
7 juni 2026 · 29 min
Georgina Godwin meets Tim Wu, the man who coined the term “net neutrality” in Silicon Valley, and discusses his book ‘The Age of Extraction’, which critiques the extractive practices of tech giants. Lees meer
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Tayari Jones at the 2026 Hay Festival
31 mei 2026 · 29 min
Georgina Godwin meets Tayari Jones at the 2026 Hay Festival. Jones details her upbringing and her path into writing leading to her new novel, ‘Kin’. Lees meer
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Judy Blume on taboos, breaking barriers and leaving writing
24 mei 2026 · 31 min
Georgina Godwin meets award-winning writer Judy Blume at the Santa Fe International Literary Festival. She shares career moments and her thoughts on the future of literary works in the US in the current political climate. Lees meer
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Julia Franck on fiction, memoir and personal history
17 mei 2026 · 36 min
Georgina Godwin meets Julia Franck, a writer born in East Berlin, who shares insight into her upbringing, literary influences and her memoir, ‘Worlds Apart’, which explores her Jewish heritage. Lees meer
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Oana Aristide on satire, space dreams and fiction
13 mei 2026 · 28 min
Georgina Godwin speaks to Romania-born author Oana Aristide about communism, satire and fiction, while tracing her journey from macroeconomics and political advising to her latest novel, ‘Astronaut!’. Lees meer
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Megan Mulry and the Santa Fe International Literary Festival
10 mei 2026 · 28 min
Ahead of the 2026 Santa Fe International Literary Festival, Georgina Godwin speaks to Megan Mulry, the executive director, to discuss this year’s event and the importance of global literary engagements. Lees meer
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Ece Temelkuran on exile, language and finding a new voice
3 mei 2026 · 30 min
Georgina Godwin is joined by journalist and novelist Ece Temelkuran. Forced exile led to her writing in English and producing her latest work, Nation of Strangers: Rebuilding Home in the 21st Century, which explores the concept of home and belonging. Lees meer
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Nicholas Thompson on leading change and running habits
26 april 2026 · 33 min
Georgina Godwin meets Nicholas Thompson, CEO of ‘The Atlantic’, to discuss ‘The Running Ground’, a memoir which intertwines his career in journalism, his relationship with his father and his passion for running. Lees meer
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Rachel Eliza Griffiths and the weight of memory
19 april 2026 · 44 min
Georgina Godwin is joined by writer and poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths to discuss her memoir, ‘The Flower Bearers’, a deeply moving portrait of love, loss and the power of bearing witness in a fractured world. Lees meer
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Catherine Carr and the complexities of sibling dynamics
12 april 2026 · 28 min
Georgina Godwin meets award-winning documentarian Catherine Carr to discuss the exploration into sibling dynamics that led to her new book, ‘Who’s the Favourite?’, which gives insight into birth order, roles, and the impact of estrangement and loss. Lees meer
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Maria Semple on stoicism, rebellion and personal growth
5 april 2026 · 34 min
Georgina Godwin meets Maria Semple, bestselling author of ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’, to discuss her new book, ‘Go Gentle’, which follows a divorced stoic philosopher’s mid-life transformation. Lees meer
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Poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney on writing with joy
3 april 2026 · 30 min
Georgina Godwin is joined by Sasha Debevec-McKenney to discuss the writer’s debut poetry collection “Joy is My Middle Name”, which is shortlisted for the 2026 Dylan Thomas Prize. Lees meer
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Margaret Busby on publishing, power and representation
29 maart 2026 · 29 min
Georgina Godwin meets Margaret Busby, Britain’s first black publisher. They discuss her career, the landmark anthology ‘Daughters of Africa’ and new release ‘Part of the Story: Writings from Half a Century’. Lees meer
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Fatima Bhutto at the Daunt Books Festival 2026
22 maart 2026 · 37 min
Following the release of her memoir, ‘The Hour of the Wolf’, Fatima Bhutto joins Georgina Godwin at the Daunt Books Festival 2026. Lees meer
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Francis Spufford on faith, fantasy and the craft of fiction
15 maart 2026 · 31 min
Georgina Godwin is joined by renowned writer Francis Spufford. They discuss his early days at Chatto & Windus, his wrangles with sceptics and latest novel, ‘Nonesuch’, which is set in London during the Blitz. Lees meer
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Luka Ivan Jukic on the enduring significance of Central Europe
11 maart 2026 · 31 min
Georgina Godwin meets journalist and historian Luka Ivan Jukic, whose latest book, Central Europe: The Death of a Civilization and the Life of an Idea, explores the emergent rebirth of the region. Lees meer
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Karen Dobres and pitch politics
8 maart 2026 · 39 min
It’s International Women’s Day and Georgina Godwin is joined by a former model who helped transform Lewes FC into the world’s first equal-pay football club. She discusses ‘Pitch Invasion’, a story about sport, culture and Britain’s global soft power. Lees meer
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Tom Freston on media, reinvention and change
1 maart 2026 · 38 min
Georgina Godwin meets Tom Freston to discuss his memoir, Unplugged. It traces his journey from launching MTV and shaping Comedy Central to how philanthropy reshaped his sense of purpose and reinvention. Lees meer
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Maria Alyokhina on activism, Russia’s regime and hope for the motherland
22 februari 2026 · 30 min
Georgina Godwin is joined by Maria Alyokhina, who shares insight into her latest memoir, Political Girl, and her hopes for the future of Russia. Lees meer
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Bora Chung on the rise of Korean literature
15 februari 2026 · 28 min
Georgina Godwin speaks with author Bora Chung about her life and activism, the rise of South Korean literature and her short-story collection The Midnight Timetable, which explores speculative fiction and political themes. Lees meer
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Andrey Kurkov on chronicling a nation at war
8 februari 2026 · 28 min
Georgina Godwin meets Ukrainian author Andrey Kurkov, who shares his experiences from four years of war, the impact of conflict on daily life and the role of culture in resistance. Lees meer
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Damian Barr on Scottish art, memory and belonging
4 februari 2026 · 35 min
Damien Barr meets Georgina Godwin to reflect on childhood shaping his memoir and novel, examining class, his move from journalism to fiction and celebrating overlooked Scottish artists via writing, theatre and an exhibition. Lees meer
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Alexander B Smalls on opera, food and African heritage
1 februari 2026 · 41 min
Georgina Godwin meets Alexander B Smalls, tracing his path from opera to food writing via his family roots, landmark restaurants and books championing African cuisine, community and cultural pride. Lees meer
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Steve Crawshaw and confronting global impunity
25 januari 2026 · 37 min
Georgina Godwin speaks to Steve Crawshaw about his book Prosecuting the Powerful, including cases from Milošević and Putin to Netanyahu. Plus: the ICC, US hostility and why accountability matters in Gaza and Ukraine. Lees meer
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