Podcast Episodes

Orhan Pamuk

Orhan Pamuk joins an audience of World Service listeners to answer questions about his novel My Name is Red (Benim Adım Kırmızı).

20 years, 5 months ago

Alexander McCall Smith

From the British Library in London, Alexander McCall Smith talks to the programme as well as an audience for a question and answer session. Presenter…

20 years, 6 months ago

Scott Turow

Scott Turow joins an audience of World Service listeners to answer questions about his 1987 crime novel Presumed Innocent.

20 years, 8 months ago

Louis De Bernieres - Captain Corelli's Mandolin

The British author, Louis De Bernieres answers questions from an audience and sent in by BBC listeners about his novel, Captain Corelli's Mandolin. P…

20 years, 9 months ago

Philip Pullman

Philip Pullman talks about his book and takes questions on his book The Northen Lights part of the His Dark Materials trilogy.

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20 years, 10 months ago

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou answers listeners questions about her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.

21 years ago

Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie talks to an audience and takes questions on his award winning book Midnight's Children. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.

21 years ago

Andre Brink

Andre Brink joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss his novel A Dry White Season.

21 years, 1 month ago

Joyce Carol Oates

Author of "Blonde" Joyce Carol Oates answers questions about her novel. Presenter: Harriett Gilbert.

21 years, 2 months ago

Carlos Fuentes

Carlos Fuentes joins an audience of World Service listeners to discuss his novel The Death of Artemio Cruz.

21 years, 3 months ago