Cheltenham Literature Festival - Season 1

Cheltenham Literature Festival - Season 1

Season 1

Network
DatesMay 17, 2022 - Aug 16, 2022

Episodes

Bernardine Evaristo: Manifesto
Season 1Episode 160 min

Bernardine Evaristo: Manifesto

Highlights from the literary event, beginning with Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo reflecting on her three decades as a trailblazing storyteller.

May 17, 2022
Ruth Ozeki
Season 1Episode 260 min

Ruth Ozeki

Booker Prize-shortlisted author Ruth Ozeki discusses her novel The Book of Form and Emptiness.

May 24, 2022
Jonathan Franzen
Season 1Episode 360 min

Jonathan Franzen

Speaking via a video-link from his home in America, Jonathan Franzen talks about his novel Crossroads, as well as mini-series Conversations Without Borders.

May 31, 2022
Bernardine Evaristo: Black Britain, Writing Back
Season 1Episode 460 min

Bernardine Evaristo: Black Britain, Writing Back

Bernardine Evaristo discusses her Penguin series Writing Back, and comments on rediscovering novels by black writers.

Jun 7, 2022
Anita Rani and Nikesh Shukla
Season 1Episode 560 min

Anita Rani and Nikesh Shukla

With Anita Rani and Nikesh Shukla.

Jun 14, 2022
Photography Now: Through the Contemporary Lens
Season 1Episode 660 min

Photography Now: Through the Contemporary Lens

Charlotte Jansen and Caleb Azumah Nelson discuss photographers from around the world who are redefining the art for the modern age.

Jun 28, 2022
Skin: Punk Icon
Season 1Episode 760 min

Skin: Punk Icon

Featuring an interview with Skin of Skunk Anansie.

Jun 28, 2022
Keep The Receipts: Three Women, Real Talk, No Filter
Season 1Episode 860 min

Keep The Receipts: Three Women, Real Talk, No Filter

The hosts of the chart-topping podcast Keep The Receipts - Tolly, Audrey and Milena - share their different approaches to love and relationships.

Jul 5, 2022
Craig Brown on the Beatles
Season 1Episode 960 min

Craig Brown on the Beatles

Sunday Times literary editor Andrew Holgate is joined by Craig Brown, who talks about his critically acclaimed biography of the Beatles.

Jul 12, 2022
Irish Poetry: The New Generation
Season 1Episode 1060 min

Irish Poetry: The New Generation

A look at the new generation of Irish poets.

Jul 19, 2022
Susie Dent: Word Perfect
Season 1Episode 1160 min

Susie Dent: Word Perfect

Jul 26, 2022
Caribbean Tales
Season 1Episode 1260 min

Caribbean Tales

Leone Ross and Monique Roffey discuss their novels The Mermaid of Black Conch and This One Sky Day with Sara Collins.

Aug 2, 2022
Elif Shafak
Season 1Episode 1360 min

Elif Shafak

Novelist Elif Shafak is joined by Hassan Akkad, a photographer, film-maker and activist who fled his home of Damascus.

Aug 9, 2022
Joan Bakewell: The Tick of Two Clocks
Season 1Episode 1460 min

Joan Bakewell: The Tick of Two Clocks

Guest curator Joan Bakewell talks to novelist Linda Grant about moving on and looking ahead.

Aug 16, 2022

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