Meet the Writers
Georgina Godwin in conversation with top authors. Explore their inspirations, writing processes, and the stories behind their books.
Latest Episodes
Lord Hindlip
The record price achieved at the sale of Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ made world headlines but what of the man who sold the painting? Lord Hindlip presided over that sale and many more of huge…
Joe Dunthorne
We meet Welsh novelist, poet and journalist Joe Dunthorne, who made his name with his debut novel ‘Submarine’, later adapted into a film of the same name by Richard Ayoade. He graduated from the…
Ruth Padel
The British poet, novelist, conservationist, critic and author joins Georgina Godwin for a festive chat about her latest book ‘Tidings: A Christmas Journey’.
Reverend Richard Coles
We hear from a man who has had three top-10 chart hits as a member of the Communards, plays the saxophone and keyboard – and is now an Anglican vicar. Reverend Richard Coles tells…
Anakana Schofield
Born in Ireland and based in Vancouver, Schofield’s debut book ‘Malarky’ garnered several awards and now her second novel, ‘Martin John’, is gaining equal – if not more – global praise and recognition. She…
Anthony Horowitz
Horowitz has brought us the Alex Ryder series of teen fiction, two Sherlock Holmes books and a James Bond novel, among others. He indulges us in his enthusiasm for storytelling, saying, “As the world…
Susan Greenfield
Georgina Godwin speaks to research scientist, author and broadcaster Baroness Susan Greenfield, whose latest book, ‘A day in the Life of a Brain’, presents a new way to think about how public becomes private.…
Ian Rankin
“I would much rather have been in a successful rock band than be a writer,” UK bestselling crime-writer Ian Rankin tells Georgina Godwin. Well, to the relief of his legions of fans, Rankin’s musical…
Magda Szubanski
Ever heard a writer compare the writing of their book to a dog farting? That’s the verdict of one of Australia’s most beloved comedy greats, Magda Szubanksi, who has written a memoir called ‘Reckoning’…
Ryan Gattis
Los Angeles-based US author Ryan Gattis is an extremely interesting character in his own right. He tells Georgina Godwin how being thumped in the face by a college friend on acid helped to shape…
