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Meet the Writers

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.

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27:43

Andrey Kurkov on chronicling a nation at war

Meet the Writers ·

2026/02/08

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:46

Damian Barr on Scottish art, memory and belonging

Meet the Writers ·

2026/02/04

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

41:29

Alexander B Smalls on opera, food and African heritage

Meet the Writers ·

2026/02/01

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

36:54

Steve Crawshaw and confronting global impunity

Meet the Writers ·

2026/01/25

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

38:46

Mary L Trump and how power destroys a nation

Meet the Writers ·

2026/01/18

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

48:47

EA Hanks and retracing family ties

Meet the Writers ·

2026/01/11

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

29:10

Manni Coe on roots, ruins and reinvention

Meet the Writers ·

2026/01/04

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

28:56

India Knight on finding Home

Meet the Writers ·

2025/12/28

Georgina Godwin speaks to British journalist and author India Knight on what makes a home worth living in her latest novel "Home"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

42:25

John Lloyd and ‘The Meaning of Liff’

Meet the Writers ·

2025/12/21

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

30:02

Sir Michael Palin on his travels, decades-long career...

Meet the Writers ·

2025/12/14

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’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

31:46

Mitchell Kaplan, the founder of Miami Book Fair

Meet the Writers ·

2025/12/07

Georgina Godwin speaks with Mitchell Kaplan, the founder of Miami Book Fair. They discuss his switch in careers from lawmaker to bookseller, influencing the city’s literary culture and adapting to new reading trends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

30:18

Harlan Greene at the 2025 Charleston Literary Festival

Meet the Writers ·

2025/11/30

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’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:02

The winner of the 2025 Booker Prize: David Szalay

Meet the Writers ·

2025/11/23

Georgina Godwin meets Davis 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

28:10

Kiran Desai on loneliness, legacy and the curse of...

Meet the Writers ·

2025/11/16

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

33:02

The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2025...

Meet the Writers ·

2025/11/09

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

31:48

Richard Armitage and the power of storytelling

Meet the Writers ·

2025/11/02

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

35:49

Richard Lloyd Parry and the journeys within stories

Meet the Writers ·

2025/10/26

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:23

Olivier Norek on courage, conflict and history

Meet the Writers ·

2025/10/19

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

33:30

Sam Sussman on the possibility of family ties

Meet the Writers ·

2025/10/12

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’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

32:02

Juhea Kim on stories woven from silence

Meet the Writers ·

2025/10/05

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’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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