Russian journalists Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan, exiled in London, discuss ‘Our Dear Friends in Moscow’. The conversation ranges from post-Soviet transformations and censorship to their ongoing investigative reporting on Russian intelligence.

Russian journalists Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan, exiled in London, discuss &lsquo;Our Dear Friends in Moscow&rsquo;. The conversation ranges from post-Soviet transformations and censorship to their ongoing investigative reporting on Russian intelligence.

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. 

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.

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 t

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Andrei Soldatov & Irina Borogan: Exiled voices on Russia

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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.

Aea Varfis-van Warmelo, poet and editor at &lsquo;Granta&rsquo; magazine, speaks to Georgina Godwin about her debut work, &lsquo;Attention-Seeking Behaviour&rsquo;, shortlisted for the 2026 Goldsmiths Prize.

Aea Varfis-van Warmelo and the lies that we tell ourselves 

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’.

Philip Hensher, critic and journalist, speaks to Georgina Godwin, to examine the evolution of storytelling through printing, distribution and mobility in his new book, &lsquo;A History of the Novel in Britain&rsquo;.

Philip Hensher and the beginning of the British 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.

Bestselling author Adele Parks joins Georgina Godwin to discuss her latest novel, &lsquo;Eyes on You&rsquo;, and her work with The Reading Agency and the National Literacy Trust.

Andrei Soldatov & Irina Borogan: Exiled voices on Russia

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