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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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Georgina Godwin meets Ben Faccini to discuss how his multicultural upbringing shaped his writing and the themes of his latest novel, ‘Other People’s Children’, including wartime Italy, memory and family.

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Georgina Godwin meets journalist Oliver Bullough, who explores money laundering in the most unlikely of places in his latest work, Everybody Loves Our Dollars.

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Georgina Godwin speaks to Anuradha Roy on living in the Himalayas as detailed in her latest work, ‘Called by the Hills’.

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Georgina Godwin speaks to former Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who reflects on identity, leadership and life after politics. From Brexit and Biden to the coronavirus pandemic and stepping down, he shares lessons from power and public service.

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Anuradha Roy
Author of The Folded Earth, Sleeping on Jupiter, All the Lives We Never Lived, and The Earth Spinner; co-runs Permanent Black
Permanent Black
Episode: Anuradha Roy and life in the Himalayas
Leo Varadkar
Former Taoiseach of Ireland, politician
Fine Gael
Episode: Leo Varadkar on power, identity and leaving politics
Lyse Doucet
Journalist, author of The Finest Hotel in Kabul
BBC
Episode: The winners of the 2026 Women’s Prize
Virginia Evans
Author of The Correspondent
Author
Episode: The winners of the 2026 Women’s Prize
Tim Wu
Author of The Age of Extraction; Columbia University professor
Columbia University
Episode: Tim Wu and the future beyond big tech
Tayari Jones
Acclaimed American novelist
Episode: Tayari Jones at the 2026 Hay Festival
Judy Blume
Author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret; Summer Sisters; In the Unlikely Event
Author
Episode: Judy Blume on taboos, breaking barriers and leaving writing
Julia Franck
German writer and guest on the show
Author (Worlds Apart, other novels)
Episode: Julia Franck on fiction, memoir and personal history
Oana Aristide
Author of Astronaut! and Under the Blue
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Episode: Oana Aristide on satire, space dreams and fiction

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Georgina Godwin
Host of Meet the Writers

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • Excellent interviews

    A gifted interviewer who allows her subjects space but also provides a clear a useful framework for the conversations.

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    5
    Ellens8
    United States5 months ago
  • Favourite podcast

    This is my favourite podcast (

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robertsdatter
    Australiaa year ago
  • Extraordinary interviews of remarkable people

    Georgina Godwin is unique. Her ability to discuss so many subjects with warmth and intelligence makes this series of ongoing interviews rich and engaging. What a blessing she found her calling and shared it with us all. Listening to these podcasts is enlightening. Learn about the vast scope of human creativity. And satisfy your curiosity in a myriad of ways. So much pleasure from listening to two people talk to each other!

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    5
    Just Discovered Bollywood!
    United States4 years ago
  • wow

    georgina, you are so real!

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    4
    reyzaldyserna
    Philippines5 years ago
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    Please add again

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    Vdelcarpio
    United States10 years ago

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Listeners praise in-depth, thoughtful interviews that uncover the craft and inspiration behind books.
The host's warmth and intelligence make discussions feel accessible and illuminating.
Some listeners wish for broader guest diversity beyond traditionally published authors.
The host asks insightful questions while giving guests space to share personal stories.
Episodes are consistently high quality with engaging conversations and strong literary focus.

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#212
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Anuradha Roy and life in the Himalayas
Q: How did the publishing house Permanent Black come to be alongside your husband, and what were the early challenges?
They started with small savings after leaving Oxford University Press, faced a red-ink forecast from a venture capitalist, and still built a respected political and historical publishing house in South Asia.
Anuradha Roy and life in the Himalayas
Q: Tell me when books and writing first really became a central part of your life.
Writing started in childhood with tiny stories about bears and other things, but it became central as she engaged with storytelling early, turning a lifelong habit into a vocation.
The winners of the 2026 Women’s Prize
Q: Virginia Evans, welcome to Meet the Writers. Congratulations. What goes through your mind when you win such a prize?
I feel overwhelmed, connected to an audience of women who respect the work, and I reflect on the long road of writing that led here, including many rejections and the hard work behind the success.
Leo Varadkar on power, identity and leaving politics
Q: How did you view leadership and the pressures of sustaining political life during Brexit negotiations?
Leadership is shaped by the realities of coalition politics, differing approaches of each prime minister, and the necessity of making tough, sometimes unpopular, decisions for the common good.
Julia Franck on fiction, memoir and personal history
Q: Tell us about leaving for a refugee camp and how that experience influenced your writing.
She explains the trauma of displacement, the long wait in the camp, and how these experiences later informed her exploration of displacement, identity, and the nuanced portrayal of internal emotional landscapes in her novels.

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This show features in-depth conversations with celebrated authors, journalists, poets, and literary figures, exploring their creative processes, life histories, and the broader cultural or political moments that shaped their work. Episodes frequently center on writing craft, memory, censorship, exile, and how place and identity inform storytelling. Noteworthy is the host's knack for guiding intimate, wide-ranging discussions that blend personal anecdotes with professional insight, often revealing how authors navigate public reception, publishing dynamics, and the intersection of literature with society. Potential listeners will likely value thoughtful interviews that illuminate both the art and the context behind influential books and caree... more

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4. Virginia Evans
5. Tim Wu
6. Tayari Jones
7. Judy Blume
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