Shon Faye with Nihal Arthanayake
The author, podcaster and stand-up comedian Shon Faye joins Nihal Arthanayake to discuss her first book, The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice.Using iconic queer artefacts like the film ‘The ...
29 Syys 202136min
Gyles Brandreth with Nihal Arthanayake
Author, broadcaster, entertainer and former politician Gyles Brandreth talks to Nihal Arthanayake about his upcoming memoir, Odd Boy Out.In this episode, Gyles Brandreth considers how delving into his...
15 Syys 202137min
Derren Brown with Isy Suttie
“Time is just the medium through which life unfolds.” This week, mentalist, illusionist, painter and author Derren Brown talks to Isy Suttie about his latest book, ‘A Book of Secrets: Finding Solace i...
1 Syys 202140min
Paula Hawkins with Nihal Arthanayake
World-renowned author Paula Hawkins talks to Nihal Arthanayake about her latest thriller, A Slow Fire Burning.In this episode, Paula Hawkins reflects on the disparity between commercial success and he...
18 Elo 202135min
Conn Iggulden with Nihal Arthanayake
Bestselling historical fiction author Conn Iggulden talks to Nihal Arthanayake about Protector, the latest book in his Athenian series.In this episode, Conn Iggulden recalls the wondrous stories which...
4 Elo 202134min
Alexander McCall Smith with Nihal Arthanayake
Prolific author Alexander McCall Smith joins Nihal Arthanayake to share tales from behind his impressive body of work. In this episode, the ever-curious Alexander McCall Smith tells of his affection f...
21 Heinä 202131min
The Penguin Podcast's Best of the Booker Prize
To celebrate this year’s upcoming Booker Prize nominations, we've delved back into the archives and cherry-picked highlights from eight very special interviews. Hear about the inspirations, frustratio...
7 Heinä 202130min
Avni Doshi with Nihal Arthanayake
“There’s a way in which memory can press up against the present”: this week, American author Avni Doshi talks to Nihal Arthanayake about her wildly successful debut novel, ’Burnt Sugar’, which was sho...
23 Kesä 202136min
