Meet the Writers
Georgina Godwin in conversation with top authors.Explore their inspirations, writing processes, and the stories behind their books.
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Latest Episodes
Aea Varfis-van Warmelo and the lies that we tell ourselves
Aea Varfis-van Warmelo, poet and editor at ‘Granta’ magazine, speaks to Georgina Godwin about her debut work, ‘Attention-Seeking Behaviour’, shortlisted for the 2026 Goldsmiths Prize.
Philip Hensher and the beginning of the British novel
Philip Hensher, critic and journalist, speaks to Georgina Godwin, to examine the evolution of storytelling through printing, distribution and mobility in his new book, ‘A History of the Novel in Britain’.
Adele Parks and the craft of a novel
Bestselling author Adele Parks joins Georgina Godwin to discuss her latest novel, ‘Eyes on You’, and her work with The Reading Agency and the National Literacy Trust.
Dave Eggers and the art of storytelling
Dave Eggers returns with ‘Contrapposto’, a novel that was 20 years in the making. He speaks with Georgina Godwin about the process of the story, following two friends throughout life and the medium of art.
Jack Jewers on Samuel Pepys: Historical mystery and Restoration London
Award-winning writer, filmmaker and visual artist Jack Jewers speaks with Georgina Godwin on depicting Restoration London through historical mystery in his latest novel, ‘Seething Lane’.
Carlos Barragán on the new age of digital fraud
Author Carlos Barragán spent months in Nigeria exploring the world of Yahoo Boys after his mother was scammed. He discusses his book, ‘The Yahoo Boys’, with Georgina Godwin and the evolution of online fraud.
Marlon James and the people who we can’t forget
Marlon James returns with The Disappearers, now shortlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize. He joins Georgina Godwin, reflecting on his career so far and the possibility of winning the award for the second time.
Teun Toebes and Jonathan de Jong on the right to live fully
Georgina Godwin speaks to Teun Toebes and Jonathan de Jong about ‘Human Forever: Searching the World for a Better Life with Dementia’, exploring dementia care and rethinking ageing through human connection and quality of life.
Catherine Cho on devotion and destiny
Georgina Godwin meets Catherine Cho, who discusses motherhood, identity and the journey from memoir to fiction with her debut novel, The Devoted.
The house of stories: Inside Chatsworth House’s literary treasures
From Chaucer and Jane Austen to children growing up in a world dominated by screens, Georgina Godwin explores the enduring importance of reading against the backdrop of Chatsworth House’s extraordinary exhibit and the Queen’s Reading Room Festival.
