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Mohsin Hamid with Paul Smith
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
‘Exit West’ was chosen by Barack Obama as one of his favourite books of last year. The author Mohsin Hamid, joins Paul Smith in the Penguin s...
Jojo Moyes with Konnie Huq
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jojo Moyes, author of the hugely successful novel ‘Me Before You’, joins us in the Penguin studio to talk about the final book in her Lou Clarke t...
C.J. Tudor with Konnie Huq
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Chalk Man is one of this years most anticipated thrillers. Its author, C.J. Tudor, joins Konnie Huq in the Penguin studio to talk about writing he...
Jeff Kinney with Konnie Huq
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, joins Konnie Huq in the Penguin studio to talk about his latest in the series: The Getaway. Jef...
Ian Rankin with David Baddiel
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Author of the hugely successful Inspector Rebus novels, Ian Rankin, joins David Baddiel in the Penguin studio to talk about his short story made for r...
Nina Stibbe with Konnie Huq
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Author of 'Love, Nina’ (adapted for TV starring Helena Bonham Carter) and the critically acclaimed novels, 'Man at the Helm' and 'Paradise Lodge', N...
No Such Thing as a Penguin Podcast
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Fact researchers, presenters of the hugely successful No Such Thing as a Fish podcast, TV show hosts and authors the QI Elves join Paul Smith in the P...
Stephen Fry with David Baddiel
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, actor, broadcaster and writer Stephen Fry joins David Baddiel in the Penguin studio to talk about his new book Mythos, which retells the Gre...
Malcolm Gladwell with Paul Smith
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The author of five New York Times bestsellers and one of the world's most successful non-fiction writers, Malcolm Gladwell speaks to Paul Smith down t...
Rachel Botsman with Konnie Huq
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning author Rachel Botsman is a world-renowned trust expert and her Ted Talks views are in the millions. She joins Konnie Huq in the studio t...
Harlan Coben with Konnie Huq
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Author Harlan Coben has over 70 million books in print across the world and his last 10 novels all debuted at number one on the New York Times bestsel...
Anthony Horowitz with Konnie Huq
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author of the Alex Rider teen series Anthony Horowitz, joins Konnie Huq in the Penguin studio to talk about his latest book. The Word is M...
Simon Sinek with Konnie Huq
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Author and motivational speaker Simon SInek joins Konnie Huq in the Penguin studio to talk about his book Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Togeth...
Tim Weaver with Paul Smith
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author Tim Weaver joins Paul Smith in the Penguin studio to talk about the latest instalment in his David Raker series, I Am Missing. Tim ...
Naomi Klein with David Baddiel
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning journalist and author Naomi Klein joins David Baddiel in the Penguin studio to talk about her new book No Is Not Enough. Naomi brings al...
Simon Sebag Montefiore with Paul Smith
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Historian and novelist Simon Sebag Montefiore joins Paul Smith in the Penguin studio to talk about the final instalment in his Moscow trilogy, Red Sky...
Helen Fielding with Konnie Huq
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Fielding joins Konnie Huq in the Penguin studio to talk about her latest book Bridget Jones’s Baby. Helen chooses objects including her own di...
Carlo Rovelli with Konnie Huq
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Physicist and bestselling author Carlo Rovelli joins Konnie Huq in the Penguin studio to talk about his book Reality Is Not What It Seems: The Journey...
Jane Corry with Paul Smith
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author Jane Corry joins Paul Smith in the Penguin studio to talk about her new thriller, Blood Sisters. Jane brings along objects includin...
Jo Nesbo with Konnie Huq
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thriller writer Jo Nesbo joins Konnie Huq in the Penguin studio to talk about his new novel The Thirst, the latest instalment in his bestselling Harry...
Jon Culshaw with Meera Syal
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and audiobook narrator Jon Culshaw joins Meera Syal in the Penguin studio in a special Doctor Who edition of the podcast. Jon brings along ob...
Brad Stone with David Baddiel
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist and bestselling author Brad Stone joins David Baddiel in the Penguin studio to talk about his new book, The Upstarts: How Uber, Airbnb and ...
Elan Mastai with David Baddiel
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Screenwriter Elan Mastai joins David Baddiel in the Penguin studio to talk about his debut novel All Our Wrong Todays. Elan brings along objects inclu...
David Hepworth with Paul Smith
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
David Hepworth joins Paul Smith in the Penguin studio to talk about his latest book 1971: Never A Dull Moment. David brings along objects including hi...
John Boyne with Paul Smith
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author John Boyne joins Paul Smith in the Penguin studio to talk about his latest novel The Heart’s Invisible Furies. John brings along ...
Harriet Harman with Konnie Huq
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Harriet Harman joins Konnie Huq in the Penguin studio to talk about her book A Woman’s Work. Harriet brings along objects including her Labour roset...
Ruby Wax with David Baddiel
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ruby Wax joins David Baddiel in the Penguin studio to talk about her book A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled. Ruby brings along objects including he...
Ali Land with Paul Smith
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Land joins Paul Smith in the Penguin studio to talk about her debut novel Good Me Bad Me. Ali brings along a selection of objects, including a scr...
Tom Fletcher with Konnie Huq
26 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Singer-songwriter turned children’s author Tom Fletcher joins Konnie Huq in the Penguin studio to talk about his first novel The Christmasaurus. Tom...
James Oswald with Konnie Huq
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
James Oswald joins Konnie Huq in the Penguin studio to talk about the latest book in his Detective Inspector Tony McLean mystery series, The Damage Do...
Zadie Smith with David Baddiel
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Zadie Smith joins David Baddiel in the Penguin studio to talk about her latest novel, Swing Time. Zadie brings along objects including a carved wooden...
Johnny Marr with David Baddiel
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Musician, songwriter and singer Johnny Marr joins David Baddiel in the Penguin Studio to talk about his autobiography Set The Boy Free (and jam with D...
Alexandra Shulman with Richard E. Grant
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Vogue editor-in-chief Alexandra Shulman joins Richard E. Grant in the Penguin Studio to talk about her book Inside Vogue: A Diary of My 100th Year, wh...
The Football Ramble
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The foursome behind the UK’s biggest independent sports podcast, The Football Ramble, take over the Penguin studio to talk about their debut book, a...
Clare Balding with Richard E. Grant
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Clare Balding joins Richard E. Grant in the Penguin Studio to talk about her first children’s book The Racehorse Who Wouldn’t Gallop. Clare brings...
Robert Harris with Richard E. Grant
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Author Robert Harris joins Richard E. Grant in the Penguin studio to talk about his latest novel, Conclave. Robert explains why the election of a new ...
Highlights from the Penguin Podcast - Episode 2
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The second of two special editions of the Penguin podcast, looking back at some of the standout moments from the past year courtesy of guests includin...
Highlights from the Penguin Podcast - Episode 1
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The first of two special editions of the Penguin podcast looking at some of the highlights from the past year. Featuring guests including Bill Bryson,...
Shappi Khorsandi with Richard E. Grant
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Shappi Khorsandi joins Richard E. Grant in the Penguin studio to talk about her debut novel, Nina is Not OK. Quite dark and very funny, it fo...
Emma Kennedy with Richard E. Grant
06 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and actress Emma Kennedy joins Richard E. Grant in the Penguin studio to talk about her bestselling memoir The Tent, The Bucket and Me, which c...
John Finnemore with Richard E. Grant
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian John Finnemore joins Richard E. Grant in the Penguin studio to talk about his award-winning shows Cabin Pressure, Double Acts and John Finnem...
Irvine Welsh with Richard E. Grant
25 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh joins Richard E. Grant down the line from Chicago to talk about bringing back the incendiary Francis Begbie in his l...
Chris Packham with Richard E. Grant
05 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and wildlife presenter Chris Packham joins Richard E. Grant in the Penguin studio to talk about his memoir, Fingers In The Sparkle Jar. Chris b...
Alain de Botton with Richard E. Grant
27 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and philosopher Alain de Botton joins Richard E. Grant in the Penguin studio to talk about his latest novel, The Course of Love. Alain brings a...
Francesca Martinez with Richard E. Grant
06 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning comedian Francesca Martinez joins Richard E. Grant in the Penguin studio to talk about her memoir What the **** is Normal?! Francesca br...
Shami Chakrabarti with Richard E. Grant
16 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Shami Chakrabarti joins Richard E. Grant in the Penguin studio to talk about her book On Liberty. Shami brings along a number of objects that shaped t...
Colm Tóibín with Richard E. Grant
29 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Colm Tóibín joins Richard E. Grant in the Penguin studio to talk about the novel behind the Oscar-nominated film Brooklyn. Colm brings along a numbe...
Howard Jacobson with Richard E. Grant
23 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Jacobson joins Richard E. Grant in the Penguin studio to talk about his new novel Shylock Is My Name, a retelling of Shakespeare’s The Mercha...
Louis de Bernières with Richard E. Grant
02 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin joins Richard E. Grant in the Penguin Studio to talk about his major new novel, The Dust That Falls From Dr...
Phil Redmond with Richard E. Grant
12 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Redmond, the creator of Brookside, Hollyoaks and Grange Hill, turns his hand from TV scripts to his first novel, Highbridge. Phil brings with him...
Michael Acton Smith with Richard E. Grant
29 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Acton Smith, founder of Mind Candy who created Moshi Monsters demystifies mindfulness and talks to Richard about how it can be used to rewire ...
Neil Gaiman with Richard E. Grant
08 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Gaiman discusses his friendship with the late Terry Pratchett and how they worked together to create Good Omens, a story of the impending apocaly...
Elvis Costello with Richard E. Grant
17 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Elvis Costello brings his first guitar, musical mementoes from his Dad and a referee’s whistle to the Penguin Studio as he talks about his memoir ‘...
Bill Bryson with Richard E. Grant – Live
27 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Bryson discusses The Road to Little Dribbling, his follow up to Notes From A Small Island. To tell the story of his journey Bill brings along his...
Paula Hawkins with Richard E. Grant
06 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Paula Hawkins brings a photo of her father, an Edward Hopper picture and a DVD of Rear Window to the Penguin Studio to talk about her bestselling book...
Meera Syal with Richard E. Grant
15 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Meera Syal brings her copy of The Handmaid’s Tale, her Mother’s Indian passport and precious gold bangles given to her at her wedding to the Pengu...
Pat Barker with Richard E. Grant
25 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Barker brings a child’s gas mask, a jar of water from a wishing well and a notebook to the Penguin Studio to talk about her latest book Noonday....
Bridget Christie with Richard E. Grant
04 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Bridget Christie brings a yoghurt, a ‘votes for women' sash given to her by Emmeline Pankhurst’s great-granddaughter and a piece of gammo...
Kate Atkinson with Richard E. Grant
15 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Atkinson brings an antique silver hare, a Halifax Bomber and Beethoven’s 9th Symphony to the Penguin Studio to talk about her latest book ‘A ...