Best Philippa Hall Podcasts (2025)

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Lynda's SHOCK email 15:34

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This week is hosted by Philippa & Lauren A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 22/7/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.re…

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Georgina Moore, Nicola Williams & 3 top books! 51:01

3d ago51:01

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I interview Georgina Moore about River of Stars and interview Nicola Williams about Killer Instinct. I review She Didn’t See It Coming by Shari Lapena Into The Fire by M J Arlidge Driving in the Dark by Deborah Moggach You can email Philippa at: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile…

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Books I'm excited about being published soon 14:36

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Books being published soon I go through the books I am most excited about that are being published in the next few months. You can email me at: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_…

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What is the rush in The Archers? 14:41

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This week is hosted by Philippa & Quentin A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 15/7/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.r…

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315: Michelle Griffith-Robinson's rules for life 51:37

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She's an Olympic athlete, a brilliant life coach, and a busy mum of three - it's the awesome Michelle Griffith-Robinson! We hear all about how she became a medal-winning triple jumper, choice versus sacrifice, and whether it's true that all the athletes are having it off behind the scenes. We talk about Michelle's life now and she shares her top ti…

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Alison Barrow, Rebecca Wait & 3 books reviewed 49:05

10d ago49:05

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I chat to Alison Barrow and interview Elizabeth Wait I review The Red Shore by by William Shaw No Safe Place by Hannah Brennan Actually I’m a Murderer by Terry Dreary I chat to Alison Barrow PR Director at Penguin and this time she answers a question about authors and what they can do to help the publicity of their books. I also interview Rebecca W…

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BONUS - We ask YAKOB your questions 19:53

12d ago19:53

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We chat to Paul Venables who plays Yakob Hakansson in The Archers and ask him questions from our Facebook group. This is new content for our audio podcast, only included in the extended youtube video before now. You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutthearchers/shop You can support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/A…

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Fantasy Friday: Interview with Elise Kova 26:13

13d ago26:13

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I interview Elise Kova about Arcana Academy You can email Philippa at: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviews X: https://…

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Who’s been humiliated in The Archers? 14:45

15d ago14:45

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This week is hosted by Philippa & Katie A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 8/7/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.redb…

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Steph McGovern interview & 5 star reads 43:50

17d ago43:50

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I interview Steph McGovern about her book Deadline And I review: Some Of Us Are Liars By Fiona Cummins Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Mourning Necklace by Kate Foster Steph recommends 3 books: The Final Act of Holly Willoughby by Ellery Lloyd Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Email Phili…

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Interview with Ben Aaronovitch 29:06

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Interview with Ben Aaronovitch about his brand new book Stone & Sky Email Philippa: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreview…

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Sniff the sheets in The Archers 14:12

22d ago14:12

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This week is hosted by Philippa, Katie, Lauren & Quentin A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 1/7/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A…

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314: Clara Batten on comedy, wine and vaginal vapes. 45:42

23d ago45:42

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Our guest for this episode is the hilarious actor and social media star Clara Batten! We talk about everything from writing books and kickstarting your career to what it's like to have dinner with Boris Johnson. Clara tells us how she makes her brilliant reaction videos, and what the people she's reacting to make of them. We discuss how she got ban…

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Belinda Bauer AND Esther Freud interviews 40:59

24d ago40:59

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I interview Belinda Bauer about The Impossible Thing & interview Esther Freud about My Sister & Other Lovers I also review Long Time Dead by T M Payne Hermit by Chris McQueer Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson Julie Chan Is Dead by Liann Zhang Esther Freud recommends: The Light Years by Elizabeth Jane Howard The Paris Dancer by Ni…

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BONUS: We ask Pat Archer your questions 17:19

26d ago17:19

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Pat Archer Interview PART 2 - You ask Pat Archer questions We chat to Patricia Gallimore who plays Pat Archer in The Archers and ask her questions from our Facebook group. This is the second part of the Pat Archer interview, with the first part last week. This is an audio-only interview. You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAbo…

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My best books of 2025 so far! 12:27

27d ago12:27

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Top 2025 reads so far Philippa reveals her Top 5 Crime Fiction, Top 5 Fantasy & Sci-Fi and Top 5 books from other genres for the year so far. Email Philippa: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Th…

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Dainty Pies in The Archers 15:51

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This week is hosted by Philippa & Lauren A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 24/6/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: b…

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The Bookseller & The Bookwriter 46:18

1M ago46:18

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Interview with Philip Jones editor of The Bookseller Magazine and interview with Author Nick Alexander about his latest book Where Do We Go From Here? There are reviews of: The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke So Thrilled For You by Holly Bourne Assembly by Natasha Brown HRT by Kathy Lette Nick recommends: Blue Skies by TC Boyle Blue Skies by…

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We interview PAT! 32:50

1M ago32:50

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We chat to Pat Gallimore who plays Pat Archer in The Archers This is an audio-only interview, so no youtube version will be available. Part 2 will be available next week, with the questions from our Facebook group. Do join ‘All About The Archers’ on our FACEBOOK Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127587031446013 You can support us on PATREON: …

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Interview with Elizabeth Lim about A Forgery Of Fate 21:41

1M ago21:41

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Interview with Elizabeth Lim about A Forgery Of Fate Elizabeth recommends: Luck Of The Titanic by Stacey Lee The Floating World by Axie Oh Wolf For A Spell by Karah Sutton Email Philippa: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.insta…

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Overstocked and Overstretched in The Archers 15:10

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This week is hosted by Philippa & Quentin A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 17/6/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: …

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313: Ellie's Dad - life lessons, a quiz, and some "jokes" 47:56

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313: Ellie's Dad - life lessons, a quiz, and some "jokes" What are the lyrics to Happy Birthday? What is the correct term for male swimwear? Who is Jennifer Lopez? Ellie's Dad knows the answer to none of these questions, and we are here to mock him for it. Yes, it's a Father's Day Special as Jim returns to the podcast. We discuss Crystal Palace's F…

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Crime time! Martin Walker interview 32:43

1M ago32:43

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I interview Martin Walker about An Enemy in the Village I review: The Gathering by CJ Tudor. It's Always The Husband by CL Taylor & An Ember In The Ashes by Sabaa Tahir Martin Edwards recommends: Sir Nigel by Arthur Conan Doyle A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Montsarrat. You can email Philippa here: quickbookreview…

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Brand new V E Schwab interview 30:12

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I interview V E Schwab about “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil” V E Schwab recommends: Tipping The Velvet by Sarah Waters The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones The Green Bone Saga (1st book in series is Jade City) by Fonda Lee The Quick Book Reviews Podcast: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: h…

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Asleep or dead in The Archers? 15:18

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This week is hosted by Philippa & Lauren A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 10/6/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: b…

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312: Homelessness, filmmaking and friendship with Daisy-May Hudson 51:48

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Our guest for this episode is the awesome Daisy-May Hudson. She tells us about her experience of homelessness, and her journey from documentary maker to film director. We discuss Daisy-May's latest movie, Lollipop, which tells the story of a woman fighting to get her children back, and a friendship that's rekindled along the way. It's out on the 13…

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Spotlight on promoting & reviewing books 42:49

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I chat to Alison Barrow PR Director as a regular slot where we lift the lid on the publishing world. Today Alison answers a question about book blurbs. I review the following books: The Death Of Us by Abigail Dean Shy Creatures by Clare Chambers 18 by Alice Loxton Susie chats about her book reviewing journey so far and her plans for the future. Sus…

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BONUS - We ask BEN & MADDIE your questions 21:37

2M ago21:37

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We chat to Ben Norris who plays Ben Archer & Madeleine Leslay who plays Chelsea Horrobin in The Archers and ask them questions from our Facebook group. This is new content for our audio podcast, only included in the extended youtube video before now. You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutthearchers/shop You can support u…

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Linwood Barclay does HORROR 26:20

2M ago26:20

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I interview Linwood Barclay about Whistle Linwood recommends 3 books: The Big Empty by Robert Crais Long Island by Colm Tóibín Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (And also mentions The Blue Hammer by Ross Macdonald) You can email the podcast: [email protected] You can find the podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookrev…

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Dry or sweet in The Archers? 14:21

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This week is hosted by Philippa, Katie, Lauren & Quentin A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 3/6/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A…

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311: Jimi Famurewa on fussy eating, food criticism, and fairy bread 46:03

2M ago46:03

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Is being a restaurant reviewer the best job in the world? Where's the best place to book a table right now? And how did a picky eater become an award-winning food critic? Answering all these questions is Jimi Famurewa! He tells us all about his brilliant new book, Picky. We discuss Jimi's time as a connoisseur of all-day breakfast in a can, and sha…

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David Headley discusses Capital Crime + an author interview 39:18

2M ago39:18

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I chat to David Headley about Capital Crime. Information on the festival can be found here: https://www.capitalcrime.org I interview Salma Ibrahim about Salutation Road I review: Into the Fire by GD Wright Death At The White Hart by Chris Chibnall Glitterball by Yasmin Wilde. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ready for a BOOK TAG? 16:01

2M ago16:01

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10 bookish things I don’t buy - book tag. (Book tag originally done by Shades of Orange on YouTube) Bookmarks Books signed by author Book formats - not special edition Harbacks Bookish swag Book cart Book subscription service Book journal Ebooks Kindle The Quick Book Reviews Podcast: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social In…

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Shop for the chop? In The Archers 13:31

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This week is hosted by Philippa & Quentin A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 27/5/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: …

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Author interview with Jane Casey & Philippa's top picks 38:08

2M ago38:08

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I interview Jane Casey about her latest book The Secret Room I review: This House of Burning Bones by Stuart MacBride By Your Side by Ruth Jones & The Trad Wife’s Secret by Liane Child. The three books Jane Casey recommends are The Guests by Agnes Ravatn The Last Days of Summer by Sara Manning The Death of Us by Abigail Dean Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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We interview AZRA MALIK - Yasmin Wilde! 26:05

2M ago26:05

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We interview Azra! We chat to Yasmin Wilde who plays Azra Malik in The Archers Do join ‘All About The Archers’ on our FACEBOOK Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127587031446013 You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutthearchers You can buy our MERCH he…

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Have you read Sci-Fi Noir? 26:13

2M ago26:13

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I interview Adam Oyebanji about Esperance Adam recommends: Places In The Darkness by Chris Brookmyre The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov All System Red by Martha Wells The Quick Book Reviews Podcast: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviews Threads: @quick_book_reviews TikTok: …

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Swipe right for Martyn - The Archers 15:03

2M ago15:03

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This week is hosted by Philippa & Lauren A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 20/5/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: b…

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310: Riona O'Connor and Olga Thompson on bloody everything 50:46

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An Englishwoman, an Irishwoman, a Greek and an Australian walk into a DJ booth... No, it's not the start of a joke, it's the latest episode of the Scummy Mummies Podcast! Our guests are the hilarious comedians Riona O'Connor and Olga Thompson. Due to an administrative error, we find ourselves crammed into an unpleasantly warm enclosed space. We get…

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Philippa's Page Turners: Food, ghosts & good books 33:13

2M ago33:13

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Interview with Daria Lavelle about Aftertaste. I review: Homemade God by Rachel Joyce Nightshade by Michael Connolly The Honesty Box by Lucy Brazier, The First Murder on Mars by Sam Wilson I interview Daria Lavelle about her book: Aftertaste Daria recommends: The Princess Bride by William Goldman Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Th…

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309: MASHUP! Drunk Women Solving Crime X Scummy Mummies 59:09

2M ago59:09

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Ooh, look at us, sifting through evidence and sipping on fizz with the excellent Drunk Women Solving Crime! Listen in as we join Taylor and Hannah to discuss parenting fails, suppository etiquette, and what happens when nuns go wrong. If you enjoyed this episode you can find many more DWS bangers wherever you get your podcasts! And why not go and s…

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Exploring Dystopian Fiction with 'The Quiet' Author Barnaby Martin 25:58

2M ago25:58

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I interview Barnaby Martin about The Quiet Barnaby’s book recommendations are: The Anglo-Saxons: A History of the Beginnings of England by Marc Morris When We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin The Quick Book Reviews Podcast can be found: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social In…

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CALL SECURITY in The Archers 15:19

2M ago15:19

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This week is hosted by Philippa & Katie A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 13/5/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: bu…

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Publishing secrets, books I love & a debut author 40:08

2M ago40:08

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Books, Authors, and Publishing Secrets I chat to Alison Barrow PR Director for the start of a regular slot where we lift the lid on the publishing world. I review the following books: The Hidden Life of Trees, a graphic adaptation. The Gentleman From Peru by Andre Aciman. Some Body Like Me by Lucy Lapinski, those I interview Charlotte Paradise abou…

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BONUS - We ask REVD ALAN FRANKS your questions 15:00

2M ago15:00

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We chat to John Telfer who plays Revd Alan Franks in The Archers and ask him questions from our Facebook group. This is new content for our audio podcast, only included in the extended youtube video before now. You can buy our MERCH here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutthearchers/shop You can support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Al…

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Fantasy Writing Secrets: Joe Abercrombie about 'The Devils' 29:43

3M ago29:43

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Interview with Joe Abercrombie about his latest book The Devils The three books JOE RECOMMENDS: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry The L A Quartet by James Ellroy The Civil War by Shelby Foote You can find the Quick Book Reviews Podcast on social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com…

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Dodgy Ambridge? 14:13

3M ago14:13

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This week is hosted by Philippa, Katie, Lauren & Quentin. A short midweek round up of The Archers SO FAR focusing on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday episodes up to 6/5/25. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US …

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308: DJ Nikki Beatnik on raving, sexism, and telling Kanye to F off 43:02

3M ago43:02

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What's it like to headline a stage at Glastonbury? Who is more fun to hang out with, Mickey Rourke or Alan Titchmarsh? What item you could buy from a Robert Dyas does Mariah Carey insist on having at her parties? Answering all these questions is DJ Nikki Beatnik! She tells us about Mums That Rave and how her amazing daytime parties are taking over …

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What's it REALLY like to open a bookshop? 42:15

3M ago42:15

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I interview Laura and Ross from Station Books Station Books website: https://stationbooks.co.uk Hardy's Books Youtube channel: UCbQetFvMecZV9SxVQdI9gXg Laura recommends: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Ross recommends: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna …

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EMERGENCY EPISODE - Rochelle on the run! 13:44

3M ago13:44

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This episode is hosted by Philippa & Quentin. Focusing on the events in the second half of this week up to Friday 2nd May. You can also watch this on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AllAboutTheArchers-vv8jz/videos You can support us on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AllAboutTheArchers Or you can BUY US A COFFEE here: buymeacoffee.com/allaboutth…