Christina Lamb's latest book, Our Bodies, Their Battlefield, gives voice to women in conflict across four continents, exposing how rape is used by armies, terrorists and militias as a weapon to humiliate, terrify and carry out ethnic cleansing.

S1 E6 The Road to Ibadan by Caroline Haastrup-Baptiste'

Jul 27th, 2020 4m 20s

Drawing on her heritage, Caroline Haastrup-Baptiste's short story is inspired by her visit to Nigeria.

S1 E5 Guru Bob by David Goodfellow

Jul 9th, 2020 8m 39s

Inspired by A.A. Gill's Uncle Dysfunctional, David Goodfellow's Guru Bob is openly insane and proud. On his radio show he dispenses medium-rare wisdom and tough crazy love, whether you like it or not...Guru Bob is read by Peter Knupffer.

S1 E3 Interview with Tim Finch

Jul 6th, 2020 20m 36s

Lucy interviews Tim Finch about his latest novel. In Peace Talks, a Norwegian diplomat is coming to terms with the loss of his English wife, while chairing high profile talks in a mountain resort in Austria. As he facilitates sessions between

S1 E4 Just in Case by Caroline Wright

Jul 6th, 2020 1m 32s

Caroline wrote this short piece in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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S1 E0 The power of words - Lucy Popescu

Jun 17th, 2020 17m 23s

Lucy Popescu’s TEDx talk focuses on the power of words, free expression and the experiences of refugees. Her aim is to encourage empathy for those forced to flee their homes and foster a better understanding of their plight. Lucy Popescu is a w

S1 E1 Nala by Georgia Johnson

Jun 17th, 2020 2m 33s

Nala is a snapshot of a child’s life and her collision with the adult world.Georgia Johnson has attended several of Lucy’s writing courses.

S1 E2 The Internet is Fun by Benjamin Britworth

Jun 17th, 2020 8m 37s

This short story plays with uncomfortable realities of the modern world through the eye of a classical fairytale genre. It received a commendation from the 15th Elmbridge Literary Competition, in 2020.

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