Georgina Godwin speaks to Celia Paul, an artist and a chronicler of family life and connection through the medium of portraiture. Her first book, ‘Self Portrait’, was published to critical acclaim and her second is an intimate insight into her affection and admiration for artist Gwen John.

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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Georgina Godwin is joined by Sasha Debevec-McKenney to discuss the writer’s debut poetry collection “Joy is My Middle Name”, which is shortlisted for the 2026 Dylan Thomas Prize. 

Georgina Godwin is joined by Sasha Debevec-McKenney to discuss the writer&rsquo;s debut poetry collection &ldquo;Joy is My Middle Name&rdquo;, which is shortlisted for the 2026 Dylan Thomas Prize.&nbsp;

Poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney on writing with joy

Georgina Godwin meets Margaret Busby, Britain’s first black publisher. They discuss her career, the landmark anthology ‘Daughters of Africa’ and new release ‘Part of the Story: Writings from Half a Century’.

Georgina Godwin meets Margaret Busby, Britain&rsquo;s first black publisher. They discuss her career, the landmark anthology &lsquo;Daughters of Africa&rsquo; and new release &lsquo;Part of the Story: Writings from Half a Century&rsquo;.

Margaret Busby on publishing, power and representation

Following the release of her memoir, ‘The Hour of the Wolf’, Fatima Bhutto joins Georgina Godwin at the Daunt Books Festival 2026.

Following the release of her memoir, &lsquo;The Hour of the Wolf&rsquo;, Fatima Bhutto joins Georgina Godwin at the Daunt Books Festival 2026.

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