Alle afleveringen
100 afleveringen, van nieuw naar oud
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Mary L Trump and how power destroys a nation
18 januari 2026 · 39 min
Georgina Godwin meets US psychologist and author Mary L Trump. They discuss her upbringing within the Trump family, pivoting from psychology to writing memoirs and what’s next for America and its politics. Lees meer
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EA Hanks and retracing family ties
11 januari 2026 · 49 min
EA Hanks joins Georgina Godwin in the studio to discuss her debut memoir The 10, which recounts a solo journey, retracing family ties and the memory of her late mother. Lees meer
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Manni Coe on roots, ruins and reinvention
4 januari 2026 · 29 min
Georgina Godwin speaks with writer-guide Manni Coe about his memoir Little Ruins, tracing his Yorkshire roots, music, struggles and plans for new books and tours. Lees meer
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India Knight on finding Home
28 december 2025 · 29 min
Georgina Godwin speaks to British journalist and author India Knight on what makes a home worth living in her latest novel "Home" Lees meer
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John Lloyd and ‘The Meaning of Liff’
21 december 2025 · 42 min
Georgina Godwin meets John Lloyd, one of the men behind ‘The Meaning of Liff’. He shares insight on working with Douglas Adams and the impact of the humorous dictionary on its 42nd anniversary. Lees meer
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Sir Michael Palin on his travels, decades-long career and finding laughter
14 december 2025 · 30 min
Georgina Godwin sits down with Sir Michael Palin, who shares insight into his upbringing, his start in comedy with Monty Python and his latest venture, ‘Michael Palin in Venezuela’. Lees meer
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Mitchell Kaplan, the founder of Miami Book Fair
7 december 2025 · 32 min
Georgina Godwin speaks with Mitchell Kaplan, the founder of Miami Book Fair. They discuss his switch in career to becoming a bookseller, influencing the city’s literary culture and adapting to new reading trends. Lees meer
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Harlan Greene at the 2025 Charleston Literary Festival
30 november 2025 · 30 min
Georgina Godwin meets American writer and historian Harlan Greene at the 2025 Charleston Literary Festival to discuss the playwright Dorothy Heyward, who is the subject of Greene’s book ‘Porgy’s Ghost’. Lees meer
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The winner of the 2025 Booker Prize: David Szalay
23 november 2025 · 34 min
Georgina Godwin meets David Szalay, winner of the 2025 Booker Prize, at Charleston Literary Festival. They discuss his winning novel, Flesh, his connection to the UK, his multicultural upbringing and the prize’s impact. Lees meer
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Kiran Desai on loneliness, legacy and the curse of rewriting
16 november 2025 · 28 min
Georgina Godwin is joined by Kiran Desai, whose novel ‘The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny’ was shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize. She discusses her New Delhi childhood, political unrest and the influence of her mother, Anita Desai. Lees meer
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The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2025 winner: Helen Garner
9 november 2025 · 33 min
Georgina Godwin is joined by Helen Garner, the 2025 winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction, who shares insight into How to End a Story: Collected Diaries. Lees meer
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Richard Armitage and the power of storytelling
2 november 2025 · 32 min
Richard Armitage discusses moving from acting to writing with ‘The Cut’, which explores trauma and memory. Reflecting on his Leicestershire roots, immersive roles and empathy, Armitage seeks a balance between storytelling on stage and page. Lees meer
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Richard Lloyd Parry and the journeys within stories
26 oktober 2025 · 36 min
Richard Lloyd Parry, Asia editor for The Times and Sunday Times, shares memories of his upbringing in Southport and his Blockbusters prize trip to Japan, which sparked a desire to cover the continent during his career. Lees meer
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Olivier Norek on courage, conflict and history
19 oktober 2025 · 29 min
French author Olivier Norek presents ‘The Winter Warriors’, his first historical novel, on the 1939 Soviet invasion of Finland. He joins Georgina Godwin to discuss his research and why this story deserves global recognition. Lees meer
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Sam Sussman on the possibility of family ties
12 oktober 2025 · 34 min
Writer Sam Sussman joins Georgina Godwin to discuss his US upbringing, relationship with his mother and the op-ed that developed into his debut novel, ‘Boy from the North Country’. Lees meer
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Juhea Kim on stories woven from silence
5 oktober 2025 · 32 min
Georgina Godwin speaks to Juhea Kim about her path from ballet to bestsellers, the inspirations behind her work, her passion for conservation and the television adaptation of her debut novel, ‘Beasts of a Little Land’. Lees meer
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Priyanka Mattoo on the search for home
28 september 2025 · 33 min
Writer and filmmaker Priyanka Mattoo joins Georgina Godwin following the release of her memoir, ‘Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones’, which details a journey of self-discovery and finding home in an ever-changing world. Lees meer
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Michael Wolff on chaos, power and America’s reckoning
21 september 2025 · 38 min
Journalist Michael Wolff joins Georgina Godwin to discuss his career and his perception of Donald Trump, leading to his ‘Fire and Fury’ series. Plus: he shares his view on the political landscape in the media. Lees meer
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R James Breiding on what small nations teach the world
17 september 2025 · 35 min
R James Breiding, Naissance Capital founder and author, recounts his path from Catholic school to finance. He champions small nations’ strengths, praises Singapore’s healthcare and highlights lessons from Nordic countries. Lees meer
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Michelle de Kretser on literature and belonging
14 september 2025 · 30 min
Georgina Godwin interviews Michelle de Kretser on her Sri Lankan roots, family influences, migration to Australia and her novel ‘Theory & Practice’, which explores desire, jealousy and identity. Lees meer
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Iain Sinclair on London, literature and hidden journeys
7 september 2025 · 34 min
Georgina Godwin is joined by the chronicler of London’s psychogeographies, Iain Sinclair. His latest novel, ‘Pariah Genius’, traces the footsteps of photographer John Deakin. Lees meer
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Nick Berg on revolutions, exile and the stories that we inherit
2 september 2025 · 29 min
Nick Berg joins Georgina Godwin to discuss ‘Shadows of Tehran’, a novel mirroring the author’s life in Iran before and after the revolution. He reflects on activism, escape, military service and Iran’s future. Lees meer
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Iris Wolff on weaving memory into words
31 augustus 2025 · 23 min
Georgina Godwin is joined by Iris Wolff to discuss her childhood in Romania, emigrating to Germany in the 1980s and the use of language and creative processes in the writing of her novel ‘Blurred’. Lees meer
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Andrei Soldatov & Irina Borogan: Exiled voices on Russia
24 augustus 2025 · 33 min
Russian journalists Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan, exiled in London, discuss ‘Our Dear Friends in Moscow’. The conversation ranges from post-Soviet transformations and censorship to their ongoing investigative reporting on Russian intelligence. Lees meer
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Karin Slaughter on banned books and the fight for truth
17 augustus 2025 · 28 min
Karin Slaughter joins Georgina Godwin to reflect on her upbringing and her latest novel, ‘We Are All Guilty Here’. Plus: she shares her criticisms of book banning and censorship in the US. Lees meer
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The women redefining literary festivals
13 augustus 2025 · 40 min
Georgina Godwin speaks with women directing major literary festivals worldwide, from Edinburgh and Auckland to Sydney and Dubai. She explores their histories, audiences, themes and reach, highlighting diverse programming, cultural impact and international connections. Lees meer
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Nick Harkaway and the legacy of Le Carré
10 augustus 2025 · 36 min
Nick Harkaway joins Georgina Godwin to discuss life with John le Carré as a father and carrying on his legacy with the latest installment in the George Smiley series: ‘Karla’s Choice’. Lees meer
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Jean McNeil on bearing witness to a disappearing world
3 augustus 2025 · 31 min
Canadian author Jean McNeil reflects on her journey from Cape Breton Island to Antarctica in a conversation that explores grief, climate change and honouring the earth through her latest novel, ‘Latitudes’. Lees meer
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Guadalupe Nettel on human nature in fiction
27 juli 2025 · 28 min
Georgina Godwin speaks to Guadalupe Nettel about her award-winning writing, life between Mexico and France, partial blindness and how human and animal behaviour inspires the themes in her latest work, ‘The Accidentals’. Lees meer
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C K Stead at the 2025 Auckland Writers Festival
23 juli 2025 · 30 min
New Zealand literary giant C K Stead joins Georgina Godwin to discuss aging, mortality and his early fascination with poetry. He also reflects on his influential role in shaping New Zealand’s literature. Lees meer
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Karim Kattan on writing between languages and landscapes
20 juli 2025 · 27 min
Karim Kattan joins Georgina Godwin to discuss his upbringing in Bethlehem, putting Palestine in his own words and writing ‘The Palace on the Higher Hill’. Lees meer
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Michael and Matariki Bennett at the 2025 Auckland Writers Festival
16 juli 2025 · 28 min
Georgina Godwin speaks with Michael and Matariki Bennett, co-curators of the Auckland Writers Festival, about their Māori heritage, the kōhanga reo movement and addressing sociopolitical issues through art. Lees meer
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Damian Le Bas on writing between worlds
13 juli 2025 · 37 min
Damian Le Bas joins Georgina Godwin to discuss his latest work, ‘The Drowned Places’, which delves into the myth of Atlantis and the sunken worlds beneath the ocean’s surface. Lees meer
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Agustina Bazterrica at Hay Festival 2025
9 juli 2025 · 23 min
Georgina Godwin speaks to Argentine author Agustina Bazterrica about her shift from opera to writing, literary influences and her novels exploring oppression, capitalism and control. Lees meer
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Esther Freud on family, fiction and healing
6 juli 2025 · 33 min
Esther Freud reflects on her childhood and literary journey to ‘My Sister and Other Lovers’, which follows two sisters facing secrets and heartbreak. Lees meer
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Damien Wilkins at the 2025 Auckland Writers Festival
2 juli 2025 · 31 min
Georgina Godwin meets Damien Wilkins, the 2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Award winner for fiction with his novel ‘Delirious’. Wilkins reflects on his early literary influences, past work and transitioning to songwriting. Lees meer
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Eliza Reid on crafting her first mystery
29 juni 2025 · 25 min
Eliza Reid speaks to Georgina Godwin about growing up in Ottawa, her time as Iceland’s first lady and her debut whodunit, ‘Death of a Diplomat’. Lees meer
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Meike Ziervogel on her humanitarian and literary drive
22 juni 2025 · 30 min
Meike Ziervogel joins Georgina Godwin to discuss her literary and humanitarian journey, and her new novel, Shams. Lees meer
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The Winners of the 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction and Non-Fiction
15 juni 2025 · 39 min
Georgina Godwin meets Yael Van Der Wouden and Rachel Clarke, the winners of the 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction and Non-Fiction for their works ‘The Safekeep’ and ‘The Story of A Heart’. Lees meer
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Miranda Cowley Heller on what lies beneath art and memory
8 juni 2025 · 29 min
Author Miranda Cowley Heller speaks to Georgina Godwin at Adelaide Festival about the personal and literary crucible of her upbringing in a bohemian family of artists and writers. Lees meer
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Ewan Morrison on AI and its side effects
1 juni 2025 · 27 min
Ewan Morrison joins Georgina Godwin to discuss the inspiration behind his ninth book, For Emma. His first science-fiction novel follows a grieving father in search of answers after the death of his daughter. Lees meer
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Tiffany Watt Smith on female friendships
25 mei 2025 · 27 min
Tiffany Watt Smith joins Georgina Godwin to discuss her new release, ‘Bad Friend’, which explores the dynamics of female friendships with personal insights from Smith’s own life. Lees meer
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Jeremy Vine: Broadcasting and the stories that matter
18 mei 2025 · 32 min
Broadcaster Jeremy Vine sits down with Georgina Godwin to share details about his upbringing in Surrey, his entry into reporting as a political correspondent and writing a cosy mystery novel, Murder on Line One. Lees meer
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Ahmed Alnaouq: the voices of Gaza beyond the headlines
11 mei 2025 · 29 min
Gazan journalist Ahmed Alnaouq joins Georgina Godwin to discuss his upbringing, losing family in a 2014 Israeli bombing and co-founding We Are Not Numbers, a network dedicated to sharing Palestinian stories beyond the headlines. Lees meer
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Lynda La Plante and the art of crime writing
4 mei 2025 · 45 min
Lynda La Plante speaks to Georgina Godwin about the latest addition to her Detective Jack Warr series, ‘Crucified’, as well as her research methods, personal challenges and experiences with psychics. Lees meer
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Jenny Mustard on writing literary fiction
27 april 2025 · 27 min
Georgina Godwin is joined by Jenny Mustard to discuss her upbringing in Sweden, new novel ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ and the challenges of writing literary fiction. Lees meer
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AC Grayling and making peace in the culture wars
20 april 2025 · 37 min
AC Grayling has written theses and philosophies about society and the world for decades. His latest work, ‘Discriminations: Making Peace in the Culture Wars’, proffers the argument that discrimination is a human rights issue and if fully respected, there would be no discrimination. Speaking to Georgina Godwin, Grayling shares insights into his upbringing, starting his own university and the issues behind the culture wars. Lees meer
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Rachel Shabi and the complexities of antisemitism
13 april 2025 · 26 min
As an award-winning journalist, Rachel Shabi has reported for ‘The Times’, ‘The Guardian’, Al Jazeera English and many more besides. Her coverage of the Middle East, in particular the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the resurgence of antisemitism, led to ‘Off White: The Truth About Antisemitism’. The book addresses the need to understand and confront antisemitism at a time when it is being downplayed and exploited. Shabi speaks to Georgina Godwin about her upbringing, the fluidity of Jewish identity and the historical context of antisemitism. Lees meer
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Stephen May’s reimagination of Victor Grayson
6 april 2025 · 28 min
Stephen May has a penchant for reimagining the lives of historical figures and his new novel, ‘Green Ink’, is a case in point. May evocatively explores what could have happened on firebrand politician Victor Grayson’s last day. The former socialist MP suspiciously disappeared one night in September 1920. May joins Georgina Godwin to share insights on writing, creativity and his role at Arts Council England. Lees meer
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Natasha Brown on the effect of language
30 maart 2025 · 31 min
Natasha Brown’s 2021 debut ‘Assembly’ was met with critical acclaim, shortlisted for several awards including the Folio Prize, the Goldsmiths Prize and the Orwell Prize for Fiction, and translated into 17 languages. Her second novel ‘Universality’ is another extension of her talent, exploring the effect of language and applying to certain narratives affecting society today. She speaks to Georgina Godwin about the success of ‘Assembly’, exploring journalism as a genre and the idea of writing with objectivity. Lees meer
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