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Maria Semple on stoicism, rebellion and personal growth Apr 05, 2026

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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.

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Poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney on writing with joy Apr 03, 2026

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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.

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Margaret Busby on publishing, power and representation Mar 29, 2026

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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’.

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Fatima Bhutto at the Daunt Books Festival 2026 Mar 22, 2026

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Following the release of her memoir, ‘The Hour of the Wolf’, Fatima Bhutto joins Georgina Godwin at the Daunt Books Festival 2026.

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Francis Spufford on faith, fantasy and the craft of fiction Mar 15, 2026

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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.

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Luka Ivan Jukic on the enduring significance of Central Europe Mar 11, 2026

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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.

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Karen Dobres and pitch politics Mar 08, 2026

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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.

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Tom Freston on media, reinvention and change Mar 01, 2026

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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.

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Maria Alyokhina on activism, Russia’s regime and hope for the motherland Feb 22, 2026

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Georgina Godwin is joined by Maria Alyokhina, who shares insight into her latest memoir, Political Girl, and her hopes for the future of Russia.

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Bora Chung on the rise of Korean literature Feb 15, 2026

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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.

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