Women’s Prize for Fiction Podcast
1) S8 Ep24: Bookshelfie: Rachel Parris
Comedian, actor and improviser Rachel Parris discusses why people can be so wrong about Jane Austen, the knotty complexities of female friendship and her love for crime fiction. Rachel is officially...Show More
2) S8 Ep23: Bookshelfie: Clare Balding
Broadcasting legend Clare Balding tells us why the Celebrity Traitors’ castle was the perfect place to finish writing her latest book, how the author of a ‘bonkbuster’ that was banned from her school ...Show More
3) S8 Ep22: Bookshelfie: Angela Scanlon
Irish broadcaster, podcaster and author Angela Scanlon discusses why Marian Keyes was so inspirational to her, how an unexpected honeymoon reading choice had her bawling, and why choosing not to get y...Show More
4) S8 Ep21: Bookshelfie: Sian Eleri
Radio 1 DJ Sian Eleri discusses her love for Welsh language writing, the power of a creative vocabulary and why home is such a complicated subject. Sian is one of the biggest music tastemakers at BB...Show More
5) S8 Ep20: Bookshelfie: Lily King
Award-winning author Lily King joins us from the road during her book tour to explore how women finding themselves and love are such big topics in her favourite books. Plus, she tells us the novels sh...Show More
6) S8 Ep19: Bookshelfie: Debbie Wosskow
Multi-exit entrepreneur, investor and one of the UK’s most influential business figures, Debbie Wosskow OBE discusses the gender pay gap in writing, her fearlessness in asking men for money, and why t...Show More
7) S8 Ep18: Bookshelfie: Alice Loxton
Presenter and author Alice Loxton discusses how fiction can help us understand the past – particularly when it comes to women’s stories; finding humour in classic literature; and her companionship wit...Show More
8) S8 Ep17: Bookshelfie: Kemi Rodgers
Presenter, DJ and radio host Kemi Rodgers is excited to head back to the jungle for the new series of I’m A Celebrity and shares what books she’ll be packing for the journey. Kemi is best known for h...Show More
9) S8 Ep16: Bookshelfie: Thangam Debbonaire
Chair of Judges for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, Baroness Thangam Debbonaire explains why the prize is so important; the enduring importance of democracy for women worldwide; and her format...Show More
10) S8 Ep15: Bookshelfie: Nikki Amuka-Bird
Actor Nikki Amuka-Bird discusses her awe for Zadie Smith, the need for humour in books about difficult conversations and her relationship with playing “mean” characters. Nikki is an actor whose car...Show More