Georgina Godwin is joined by Maria Alyokhina, who shares insight into her latest memoir, Political Girl, and her hopes for the future of Russia.

Georgina Godwin is joined by Maria Alyokhina, who shares insight into her latest memoir, Political Girl, and her hopes for the future of Russia.

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

Maria Alyokhina on activism, Russia’s regime and hope for the motherland

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.

Francis Spufford on faith, fantasy and the craft of fiction

Georgina Godwin meets journalist and historian Luka Ivan Jukic, whose latest book, Central Europe: The Death of a Civilization and the Life of an Idea, explores the emergent rebirth of the region.

Georgina Godwin meets journalist and historian Luka Ivan Jukic, whose latest book,&nbsp;Central Europe: The Death of a Civilization and the Life of an Idea, explores the emergent rebirth of the region.

Luka Ivan Jukic on the enduring significance of Central Europe

It’s International Women’s Day and Georgina Godwin is joined by a former model who helped transform Lewes FC into the world’s first equal-pay football club. She discusses ‘Pitch Invasion’, a story about sport, culture and Britain’s global soft power.

It&rsquo;s International Women&rsquo;s Day and Georgina Godwin is joined by a former model who helped transform Lewes FC into the world&rsquo;s first equal-pay football club. She discusses &lsquo;Pitch Invasion&rsquo;, a story about sport, culture and Britain&rsquo;s global soft power.

Maria Alyokhina on activism, Russia’s regime and hope for the motherland

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