Georgina Godwin is joined by renowned writer Francis Spufford. They discuss his early days at Chatto & Windus, his wrangles with sceptics and latest novel, ‘Nonesuch’, which is set in London during the Blitz.

Georgina Godwin is joined by renowned writer Francis Spufford. They discuss his early days at Chatto &amp; Windus, his wrangles with sceptics and latest novel, &lsquo;Nonesuch&rsquo;, which is set in London during the Blitz.

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

Meet the Writers

Francis Spufford on faith, fantasy and the craft of fiction

Georgina Godwin meets Maria Semple, bestselling author of ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’, to discuss her new book, ‘Go Gentle’, which follows a divorced stoic philosopher’s mid-life transformation.

Georgina Godwin meets Maria Semple, bestselling author of &lsquo;Where&rsquo;d You Go, Bernadette&rsquo;, to discuss her new book, &lsquo;Go Gentle&rsquo;, which follows a divorced stoic philosopher&rsquo;s mid-life transformation.

Maria Semple on stoicism, rebellion and personal growth

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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;.

Francis Spufford on faith, fantasy and the craft of fiction

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