In conversation with children's author Eric Walters. Walters is a Canadian writer who has written 124 books for children. His topics have ranged from the Rwandan Genocide to the current pandemic. He is the recipient of multiple children's literature awards, as well as the Order of Canada and the UNESCO Prize. We talk about addressing the Coronavirus for children, modern politics and misconceptions about writing for kids.

In conversation with long-time war reporter and award-winning author Janine di Giovanni. She was named a 2019 Guggenheim Fellow, and in 2020, the American Academy of Arts and Letters awarded her the Blake-Dodd nonfiction prize for her lifetime body of work. She is currently a Senior Fellow at Yale University’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. We discuss conflict reporting, academia, and journalism as an outlet for activism.

In conversation with author and memoirist Rachel Cusk. A prolific writer, Cusk has written ten novels and four works of non-fiction during her career. We discuss the role of the narrator, the idea of ‘autofiction’, and the effects of isolation on the creative process.

In conversation with filmmaker and writer Oobah Butler, who is best known for creating 'The Shed at Dulwich', a fake restaurant that got to #1 in London on TripAdvisor. We talk about going viral, his fascination with fakeness, and his new lookalike booking service, Oobah.com.

In conversation with the journalist, writer and broadcaster Samira Ahmed, discussing Ahmed’s journey into journalism, her childhood in London and why she regrets pulling all-nighters at Oxford.

In conversation with the infamous novelist who's sold over 300 million copies worldwide. We discuss Jeffrey's intensive writing regime, the pressures of writing for such a vast readership, and how he's changed in his 50 years of writing.

In conversation with period poverty activist Amika George, discussing her relationship with social media, period poverty in lockdown, and her upcoming book, 'How To Be an Activist: A Guide'.

In conversation with the author of the best-selling 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time', discussing the pressures of literary success, the affects of lockdown on his creative process, and his recent graphic short story, 'Social Distance'.

In conversation with the poets Theo Kwek and Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan, discussing creativity in lockdown, identity in poetry, and their experiences of Oxbridge. 

In conversation with the celebrated Irish poet and current Emeritus Fellow at Wadham College, Oxford, discussing the relevance of poetry in the modern world, the importance of globalism, and what changes might be made in the way we approach literature.