
The podcast that asks women with lives as inspiring as any fiction, to share the five books by women that have shaped them. Join Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, and her inspirational guests as they celebrate the best books written by women, sharing their creativity, voices, and perspectives. The Women’s Prize for Fiction is the biggest celebratio... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 168 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Live from Baileys HQ, Ashley James joins Vick Hope to discuss how motherhood transformed her perspective, the realities of class in modern Britain, and the rise of the “trad-wife” movement.
Ashley is a broadcaster, author, DJ and advocate who first ... more
The UK’s bestselling poet, Donna Ashworth, joins Vick to discuss why ‘Instapoetry’ should not be dismissed, finding herself in the words of Sylvia Plath and the power of a midlife muse.
Donna started her social media accounts in 2018 in a bid to cr... more
Award-winning poet, playwright, and novelist Kiran Millwood Hargrave makes a confession about her book “borrowing”, and explains why a 50 year old book about photography should be mandatory reading for young people before they join social media.
Ki... more
Skins and Game of Thrones star Hannah Murray talks about the journey to writing her new memoir, early acting fame and why a love story with a merman had her spellbound to the end.
Hannah worked as an actor for over a decade, cast as Cassie in E4’s S... more
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This is a podcast I relish listening to. The conversations are always wide ranging and full of depth. I also get to hear about books by women I haven’t yet read and long to read. This is a must listen for any serious lover of books and reading.
Love this podcast!
I love writing and love the women’s prize for fiction. I love this podcast and hearing from so many women and their top 5. It has also introduced me to more amazing books !
I used to be such a fan of all things to do with the Women’s Prize for Fiction and that included the podcast, but it’s been dumbed down to such a low level now I’m afraid I’m giving up. What on earth was the most recent episode with Bryony Gordon meant to be about? It was just utter drivel - just her droning on about herself, saying how unsuitable she is to be a judge (she’s right…) and swearing every other word. No educated discussion about her book choices, the word ‘like’ peppering every sin... more
Vick Hope is an extremely good interviewer. Glad she is gracing us for Season 8!
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Conversations center on the five books by women that have shaped each guest's life, spanning memoir, fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. Guests come from diverse fields—authors, actors, entrepreneurs, athletes, chefs, and broadcasters—who share personal stories, career pivots, and how reading informed their thinking about leadership, identity, trauma, motherhood, and empowerment. Across episodes, the thread is how literature illuminates human experience, with a strong emphasis on female voices, community, and practical mindset shifts. A standout pattern is guest diversity paired with relatable, intimate storytelling, often tied to broader themes like gender equality, mentorship, and the role of literature in public life. Listeners can expect ... more
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