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Meet the Writers

Meet the Writers

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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.

2026 Monocle Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts Language Learning Literary History & Criticism Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Damian Barr on Scottish art, memory and belonging

    Damian Barr on Scottish art, memory and belonging
    Feb 4 2026

    Damien Barr meets Georgina Godwin to reflect on childhood shaping his memoir and novel, examining class, his move from journalism to fiction and celebrating overlooked Scottish artists via writing, theatre and an exhibition.

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    35 mins
  • Alexander B Smalls on opera, food and African heritage

    Alexander B Smalls on opera, food and African heritage
    Feb 1 2026

    Georgina Godwin meets Alexander B Smalls, tracing his path from opera to food writing via his family roots, landmark restaurants and books championing African cuisine, community and cultural pride.

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    41 mins
  • Steve Crawshaw and confronting global impunity

    Steve Crawshaw and confronting global impunity
    Jan 25 2026

    Georgina Godwin speaks to Steve Crawshaw about his book Prosecuting the Powerful, including cases from Milošević and Putin to Netanyahu. Plus: the ICC, US hostility and why accountability matters in Gaza and Ukraine.

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    37 mins
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