Meet the Writers

Latest Episodes:

Andrey Kurkov on chronicling a nation at war Feb 08, 2026

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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.

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Damian Barr on Scottish art, memory and belonging Feb 04, 2026

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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.

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Alexander B Smalls on opera, food and African heritage Feb 01, 2026

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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.

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Steve Crawshaw and confronting global impunity Jan 25, 2026

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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.

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Mary L Trump and how power destroys a nation Jan 18, 2026

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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.

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EA Hanks and retracing family ties Jan 11, 2026

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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.

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Manni Coe on roots, ruins and reinvention Jan 04, 2026

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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.

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India Knight on finding Home Dec 28, 2025

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Georgina Godwin speaks to British journalist and author India Knight on what makes a home worth living in her latest novel "Home"

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John Lloyd and ‘The Meaning of Liff’ Dec 21, 2025

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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.

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Sir Michael Palin on his travels, decades-long career and finding laughter Dec 14, 2025

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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’.

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