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The Things We Do For Love is a podcast all about the things we do for love. Isy Suttie speaks with a guest from the world of stand-up comedy, acting or writing, delving into her own and their romantic past to explore the lengths we go to under the influence of love. Produced by Ben Walker for Fuzz Productions Theme music by Charlie Jefferson Photo by Dave Bruce https://linktr.ee/ttwdfl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Buck Phosphorus

Buck Phosphorus!

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Written by John-Luke Roberts. Starring Tony Law as Buck. When the President of the United States of America (Incorporating Europe) wants someone to go into space and discover more of it, there's only one man for the job - Buck Phosphorus, Space Botherer! Buck gathers up his space-things, says goodbye to his love ones and sets a course... for space. Also featuring Nadia Kamil, John-Luke Roberts, Isy Suttie and Thom Tuck.
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Join comedians and authors Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd in their Weirdos Book Club - a space for the lonely outsider to feel accepted and appreciated. Assisted by their comedian and writer friends, each week they’ll discuss a book that is special, stimulating and y’know – weird. Welcome to your new book club! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to pre-order here. Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is p ...
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The Penguin Podcast is returning with a brand new series called Ask Penguin. In each episode, we will take you inside Penguin Books to meet some of the incredible authors we publish as well as the people who work here, to get answers to all of your book-related questions. Do you need to find your next page-turning read? Are you curious to find out what a day in the life of an editor is like, or simply why a small, aquatic, flightless bird became the iconic emblem that adorns Penguin books wo ...
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Songs In The Key Of Laugh

Phil Nichol & David Tims

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Songs In The Key Of Laugh is an action packed podcast with Phil Nichol & David Tims. Soon to enter its third series, Songs In The Key of Laugh combines long-form interviews with notable musical comedians with informative, silly, and entertaining conversation between the hosts, a comedy song contest (with a cash prize) and laughs a-plenty. If you like music, comedy, musical comedy, or conversations with comedians, then this is the show for you! Musical comedy, and guests from the worlds of mu ...
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Host Mike Wozniak (Man Down) and his glamorous assistant Diane Morgan (Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe) star in what has been described as ‘Almost better than The Generation Game‘ and ‘Nearly as funny as Bruce’s Price is Right‘. The show is a beautiful mix of ridiculous games, ludicrous quizzes, and stupid tasks all immaculately presented by Mike Wozniak and then suitably ruined by Diane... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do The Right Thing

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Award-winning comedy panel show hosted by Danielle Ward, with team captains Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Michael Legge and amazing special guests. In it, two teams work out the right thing to do in strange scenarios and scary situations which range from the everyday to the weird and extreme. Don't feel you have to start at the beginning - we'd suggest you start with the most recent series then work backwards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Life is too short for shit books! The Book Alchemist celebrates the magic of reading and the joy of great storytelling. Our guests are from all walks of life and each one shares the books which have shaped their lives or the ones which they have penned. Some are authors, and well known names, some are people who love reading. They all have a story or two to share about the books they love. And why...
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Read the standing orders! In this new podcast, viral superstar and Zoom Queen, Jackie Weaver, will be joined by a famous friend and answer all of your big, unanswered questions - like a couple of Agony Aunts! *** 👋 Please consider supporting this show on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/jackieweaverhastheauthority) for ad-free episodes, early access, shout-outs, Zoom calls with Jackie and tonnes of bonus content! Any donation really does help. 🎧 Remember to hit "Subscribe" or "Follow" and le ...
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The Trap Door

The Trap Door

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Funny people talk about having children. "A frank, fearless and funny guide to parenting" The Guardian. Comedians, actors, writers and other interesting people talk about the emotional impact of having children and how it has altered the relationships with their partners, families, careers and sense of self. Presented by writer and podcaster Sophie Black who, in a former life, performed sketch comedy at the Edinburgh Festival and on TV. Now she produces several regular podcast series includi ...
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Josie & Jonny Are Having a Baby (With You!)

Stitcher & Josie Long, Jonny Donahoe

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Josie Long & Jonny Donahoe are two comedians who are having a baby! As new parents, Josie and Jonny bring their humor and genuine curiosity into each conversation to get actual answers to questions they’re completely clueless about. Each episode features creators of all types talking candidly about what it means to raise a baby into a full on adult human.
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Everyone needs a bank of inspiration. Everyone has loves and passions, across different aspects of life and culture. These are the things that enrich and sustain our lives. During this current climate we have increasingly realised what we treasure most – and much of it is related to art, film, music, stories, culture, sport, play, food, drink, and our most precious memories. In this podcast, Alan Davies talk to mavericks and visionaries, storytellers and comedians, entrepreneurs and artists ...
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"Now I’m a grown up… do I have to get married? Do I have to scrimp and save?? Do I have to host a dinner party??? GrownUpLand poses the most frustrating questions. Luckily, Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are here to guide you through the bewildering pursuit of adulthood. Through stupid challenges, useful facts and personal stories of rich victory and miserable failure, your guides will ensure you don’t feel alone in your hopeless endeavour to be a legit grown up. Plus, every week ...
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Turning the tables on Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster, a different guest host each week poses the hypothetical questions from their own TV show on Dave. How would James steal an animal from London Zoo? How would Josh make everyone stop eating potatoes? Time for them to come up with some answers. Hypothetical the Podcast is a Hat Trick Production for Dave. Our guest host this week was Roisin Conaty. The guests were Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster. The Producers are Andy Goddard and Diggor ...
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What is it like to judge the world's most prestigious book prize? How do judges manage to read 150 submissions in a matter of months? And how do publishers update the winning book jacket so swiftly? In the first episode of our new series Ask Penguin, join our new host, Rhianna Dhillon as we delve into the world of literary prizes with this year's B…
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This week's book guest is Modern Times by Cathy Sweeney. In a special live recording at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Sara and Cariad are joined by actor, comedian, cartoonist and author Jessie Cave to discuss the Edinburgh Fringe, reviews, puppets, walk-outs, sex dolls and Nancy Dell'Olio. Thank you for reading with us. We like readin…
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The Penguin Podcast is returning with a brand-new series called Ask Penguin. In each episode, we will take you inside Penguin Books to meet some of the incredible authors we publish as well as the people who work here, to get answers to all of your book-related questions. Need help finding your next page-turning read? Are you curious to know what a…
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This week's book guest is This Motherless Land by Nikki May. Sara and Cariad are joined by the award-winning writer Nikki May herself to discuss beige food, Jane Austen, the mixed race experience, baked beans and Mick Hucknell. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism. This Motherle…
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This week's book guest is Ex-Wife by Ursula Parrott. Sara and Cariad discuss Highballs, Carrie Bradshaw, hot dates, feminism, marriage, divorce and losing it all. Trigger warning: This episode contains references to baby loss, abortion, sexual assault, anti-Semitism and racism. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Ex-Wife is ava…
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This week's book guest is The Whale Tattoo by Jon Ransom. Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian, writer and actor Andrew White to discuss fish, fishing, dads, love, sex, queer writing and penises. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! The Whale Tattoo by Jon Ransom is available to buy here or on Apple Books here. Andrew is on to…
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The first book guest of the new series of Weirdos Book Club is Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny. Sara and Cariad are joined by actor and friend, Roisin Conaty to discuss second wives, friendships with exes, infidelity, guilt, autism, silk shirts, origami and turkey. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Standard Deviation by…
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This week's book guest is Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders. Sara and Cariad are joined by comedy acting legend Sally Phillips to discuss teaching, graveyards, Civil War and hard-ons. Thank you for reading with us this series. We like reading with you! And we'll be back in September with more Weird reads! Lincoln In The Bardo is available to …
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This week's book guest is The Warlock Effect by Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman. Sara and Cariad are joined by actor, writer, performer and generally magic man Andy Nyman to discuss tricks, David Blaine, cakes, Derren Brown, duping, and 120's London. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! The Warlock Effect is available to buy here or…
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This week's book guest is The Appeal by Janice Hallett. Sara and Cariad are joined by the incredible comedian, actor, writer and star of Peep Show - Isy Suttie - to discuss The Sound of Music, bad directors, Brownies and TIE. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! The Appeal by Janice Hallett is available to buy here or on Apple B…
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In this week's episode Sara and Cariad discuss the books they're looking forward to reading this summer! Sara’s novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here. Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here. Cariad's children's book The Christmas Wish-tastrophe is available to pre-or…
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This week's book guest is I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait. Sara and Cariad are joined by award winning writer and journalist Poorna Bell to discuss family dynamics, happy endings, siblings and girls schools. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! I'm Sorry You Feel That Way by Rebecca Wait is available to buy here or o…
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This week's book guest is Will I Ever Have Sex Again? by Sofie Hagen Sara and Cariad are joined by multi-award winning comedian, author and podcaster Sofie Hagen to discuss Just Seventeen, crabs, intimacy, lubrication wine and gender. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss issues of sexu…
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This week's book guest is Butter by Asako Yuzuki. Sara and Cariad discuss dairy products, ramen, soya sauce, not murdering, misogyny and Pot Noodles. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss eating disorders, weight loss, fat phobia and generally disordered eating. Butter by Asako Yuzuki i…
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This week's book guest is Doppelganger by Naomi Klein. Sara and Cariad are joined by the award winning and internationally bestselling author Naomi Klein herself, to discuss the Left, the Right and everything in between. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we briefly mention rape. Doppelganger b…
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Sunday Times Best Seller, million copy and twice long-listed for the McIllvanney Scottish Crime Book of the Year and an author whose books have been translated across the globe, Helen Fields consistently produces high impact, compelling novels that readers love. A former criminal and family law barrister, Helen has the expertise and experience to m…
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This week's book guest is All Fours by Miranda July. Sara and Cariad are joined by renowned podcaster, DJ and best-selling author Annie Macmanus to discuss hotel rooms, dancing, window cleaners, menopause, parking and Davina McCall. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss birth trauma. He…
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57 year-old author Helen Fitzgerald has written more than a dozen best selling novels. She has worked as a criminal justice social worker for over ten years. Helen grew up in Victoria, Australia and now lives in Glasgow with her screenwriter husband and family. We discuss her own books including Dead Lovely, The Cry and its BAFTA winning screen ada…
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This week's book guests are Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan. Sara and Cariad discuss the different works of Claire Keegan, ADHD, the island of Ireland, the C word, music with words and Ian McKellen. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger Warning: In this episode we discuss the Magdalene Laun…
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Reece Donnelly is the brilliant, 27 year-old founder of Theatre School of Scotland. He was also a competitor on The Apprentice. Reading is a big part of the work he does with children and it fuels his professional ambitions. He shares insights into The Apprentice and what he's learned about himself as a result of that experience. We discuss great s…
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This week's book guest is The Chain by Chimene Suleyman. Sara and Cariad are joined by writer and co-editor of the critically acclaimed collection of essays 'The Good Immigrant USA' Chimene Suleyman to discuss romance, trust, Fleetwood Mac, writing through pain, comedy and the power of women. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!…
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Sarah Frame is a grandmother and the award winning founder of The Book Nook, a community bookshop in Stewarton, Ayrshire in Scotland. The Book Nook scooped Scotland's independent bookshop of the year in 2024. We discuss books and authors she loves including John Boyne's Water, Earth, Fire and Air ( to be released ), Douglas Skelton, John Niven, Car…
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This week's book guest is You Are Here by David Nicholls. Sara and Cariad are joined by the phenomenally successful author and BAFTA nominated scriptwriter David Nicholls to discuss Formula 1, Formula 2, sketchbooks, sports bras and the Moomins. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! You Are Here by David Nicholls is available to …
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Dr Lesley McDowell is a novelist and writer of non-fiction, she was a lecturer in English Literature at St Andrews University, then became a full-time freelance literary critic, writing for publications like The Herald, The Scotsman, The Guardian, The Times Literary Supplement and others. Her first novel, The Picnic, was published in 2007, and her …
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This week's book guest is Come and Get It by Kiley Reid. Sara and Cariad discuss reviews, Arkansas, university life and crochet. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Come and Get It by Kiley Reid is available to buy here or on Apple Books here. Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.…
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Seb McKay is probably Oscar Wilde's biggest fan, he loves reading and words are his life. Seb is a self confessed nerd; he loves Japanese culture, shares the bookshops he loves and how a year of reading dangerously changed the way he reads. We discuss the books and authors which have great meaning for him: Blurb Your Enthusiasm by Louise Wilder Cla…
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This week's book guest is You Are Not Alone by Cariad Lloyd. In an extra special live recording of the podcast from Foyles, Tottenham Court Road, Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and writer Rhik Samadder to celebrate the paperback release of Cariad's book You Are Not Alone. In this episode they discuss mums, acting, writing with pain, selfi…
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Donna Ashworth is a Sunday Times bestselling author, poet and lover of words who found fame with her work in her 40s. She originally self-published her work. Celebrity fans include Fearne Cotton, Tess Daly, Elizabeth Day, Mark Owen, Davina McCall, Susannah Constantine and many more. Donna's current book Wild Hope is a #1 bestseller since its releas…
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This week's book guest is The List by Yomi Adegoke. Sara and Cariad are joined by journalist and instant Sunday Times bestselling author Yomi Adegoke to discuss social media, relationship goals, bad men, catcalling and gossip. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss sexual assault and men…
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Mike Kernan is an avid reader and has written a few books himself. We discuss his journey to becoming a self-published author of The Fenian and Stopping to Rain, plus the books he loves including the works of John Boyne, and William McIlvanney and we discover who the best editor in his life is.By Heather Suttie
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This week's book guest is My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes. Sara and Cariad are joined by the phenomenal, internationally bestselling author Marian Keyes herself to discuss female friendships, silence, perfect men and carbs! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes is available to buy here or…
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Dr Rhona Morrison is a retired, Scottish forensic psychiatrist, artist, and author of her memoir, ‘I don’t talk to dead bodies: the curious encounters of a forensic psychiatrist’. We discuss big life changes, finding your groove in your 50s. Plus the books snd authors she loves including: Adam Kay and This is Going to Hurt Val McDermid's books Grae…
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This week's book guest is A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux. Sara and Cariad discuss fathers, French class, adolescence, farms and more! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! A Man's Place by Annie Ernaux is available to buy here or on Apple Books here. Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy h…
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Shari Low has written 40 rom com novels and sold millions of books. She started writing in her 30s and has also written a trilogy with Ross King MBE. We discuss her writing journey, overcoming self doubt, her love of libraries. Plus her favourite authors and books which include: Jackie Collins Tai Pan by James Clavell Autobiography Of a Geisha by S…
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This week's book guest is The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet. Sara and Cariad are joined by the award-winning writer and actor Jonny Sweet himself to discuss murder, class, acknowledgements, P.G. Wodehouse and Boris Johnson! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet is available to buy here or on Apple …
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Author BC Harris talks about being re-born in your late 40s, her love of Africa, writing two novels and the books which she's loved of late. The books and authors we discuss include: The Bad Seed by William March The Fair Botanists by Sara Sheridan American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins Conspiracy of Cats by BC Harris Making Sacrifices by BC Harris River…
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This week's book guest is Send Nudes by Saba Sams. Sara and Cariad are joined by award-winning comedian Olga Koch to discuss dads, teenage girls, snakebite, the intranet, menstruation and more! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we mention paedophilia. Send Nudes by Saba Sams is available to bu…
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Madeline Black is a psychotherapist and is also known as the Courage Cultivator. An activist, author and TEDx speaker, Madeleine has an unusual personal story and has experienced more trauma in her life than most ever will. In her memoir, Unbroken, Madeleine tells her deeply moving and empowering story, as she discovers that life is about how a per…
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This week's book guest is Briefly, A Delicious Life by Nell Stevens. In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss creative geniuses, parenting, France, big trousers, travel and beef curtains. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we brielfly discuss eating disorders and baby loss. Briefly, A Delicious …
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Bestselling author of The Fair Botanists and The Secrets of Blythswood Square, Sara Sheridan talks about the books which have shaped her life, libraries she loves and more. Truth or Dare, her first novel received a Scottish Library Award and was shortlisted for the Saltire. In 2022, her novel The Fair Botanists was chosen as Waterstones’ Scottish B…
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This week's book guest is Chapters by Tim Key. In a special live recording of the podcast from the British Library, Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian and poet Tim Key to discuss Fat Face, Trains, Pret A Manger, Sylvia Plath, John Kearns and more! Chapters is published by "Utter" & Press and is available to buy now. The audiobook is also availa…
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One Love One Life is Billy Sloan's memoir. We discuss Scottish bands, his passion for music memorabilia, anecdotes about The Beatles, Phil Spector, David Bowie, Wet Wet Wet, Prince and his love of Muhammed Ali. The books and authors we discuss include: Taschen books The Longest Cocktail Party by Richard DiLello Ken McNab's The Beatles in Scotland S…
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This week's book guest is Kindred by Octavia E. Butler. Sara and Cariad are joined by actor and author Andi Osho to discuss slavery, Antebellum, Nazi's and human nature. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism, slavery and racial violence. Kindred by Octavia E. Butler is available …
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Psychotherapist and author Angela Trainer is the guest on this episode of The Book Alchemist. Angela has self-published two books, Love Never Dies and The Beauty of Broken. Both raise money for charities. She talks about the therapeutic power of writing and reading, soul friends, grief and living with illness. Angela Trainer is one inspiring woman.…
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This week's book guest is Julia by Sandra Newman. Sara and Cariad are joined by BAFTA winning actor and writer Daniel Rigby to discuss moustaches, artificial insemination, institutions, rats, fear and Big Brother's real name. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss violence and also menti…
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Anna Campbell Jones is an interior designer who found fame in her 50's as one of the hosts of BBC Scotland's Home of the Year. We discuss the joy of a charity shop rumble, the work of Norman Wilkinson, organising bookshelves and her new brand. Plus Anna shares the authors and books which have shaped her life. This includes: Friendaholic by Elizabet…
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This week's book guest is Fight Night by Miriam Toews. In this episode Sara and Cariad discuss air travel, mental health, embarrassing parents and farts. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Trigger warning: In this episode we mention suicide. Fight Night by Miriam Toews is available to buy here or on Apple Books here. Tickets f…
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Colin McCredie is an acclaimed actor, big music lover and recent wearer of spectacles. We discuss growing up in Perth, landing dream film roles, his work on the iconic TV show Taggart and the books he loves. This includes: Mayflies by Andrew O'Hagen Sunset Song by Lewis Grassic Gibbon The Crow Road by Iain Banks Forensics by Val McDermid Billy Sloa…
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