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

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Georgina Godwin meets Nicholas Thompson, CEO of ‘The Atlantic’, to discuss ‘The Running Ground’, a memoir which intertwines his career in journalism, his relationship with his father and his passion for running.

Georgina Godwin meets Nicholas Thompson, CEO of &lsquo;The Atlantic&rsquo;, to discuss &lsquo;The Running Ground&rsquo;, a memoir which intertwines his career in journalism, his relationship with his father and his passion for running.

Nicholas Thompson on leading change and running habits

Georgina Godwin is joined by writer and poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths to discuss her memoir, ‘The Flower Bearers’, a deeply moving portrait of love, loss and the power of bearing witness in a fractured world.

Georgina Godwin is joined by writer and poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths to discuss her memoir, &lsquo;The Flower Bearers&rsquo;, a deeply moving portrait of love, loss and the power of bearing witness in a fractured world.

Rachel Eliza Griffiths and the weight of memory

Georgina Godwin meets award-winning documentarian Catherine Carr to discuss the exploration into sibling dynamics that led to her new book, ‘Who’s the Favourite?’, which gives insight into birth order, roles, and the impact of estrangement and loss.

Georgina Godwin meets award-winning documentarian Catherine Carr to discuss the exploration into sibling dynamics that led to her new book, &lsquo;Who&rsquo;s the Favourite?&rsquo;, which gives insight into birth order, roles, and the impact of estrangement and loss.

Francis Spufford on faith, fantasy and the craft of fiction

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