Charlie Matthews’ love story begins in a pebble-dashed house in suburban Bolton, at a time when most little boys want to grow up to be Michael Jackson, and girls want to be Princess Di. Remembering the Green Cross Code and getting out of football are the most important things in his life until Auntie Jan gives him a gift that will last a lifetime: a seven-inch single called "Lucky Star".... 

Paterson Joseph, John Hurt, Lesley Manville and Harriet Walter are among the cast of BBC Radio 4's epic full-cast dramatisation. Adapted for radio by Timberlake Wertenbaker, Leo Tolstoy's epic story follows the fortunes of three Russian aristocratic families during the Napoleonic War. First broadcast on New Year's Day 2015, the drama also features Alun Armstrong, Natasha Little, David Calder, Phoebe Fox, Sam Reid and Joanna David. Duration: 10 hours approx.

Multiaward-winning author, journalist and screenwriter Patrick Ness joins us to discuss his latest audiobook, Release,a raw, dark and deeply touching coming-of-age tale. Patrick talks to us about the inspiration behind it, his journey as an author and his unique approach to Young Adult fiction. We also hear what he thinks of the film adaptations of his books.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss her debut novel, Undercover Princess: The Rosewood Chronicles, is English YouTube star Connie Glynn, aka Noodlerella. Known for her creative cosplay and voice impressions of animated characters, Connie began her YouTube channel Noodlerella in April 2013. Since then she has become an online sensation, vlogging her passions from comics and cartoons to TV shows and Kawaii dress-up games.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to talk about his latest book of verse, Essex Clay, is lauded British poet, biographer and novelist Andrew Motion. Andrew Motion was the former President of the Campaign to Protect Rural England and Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1999 to 2009. His career has seen him publish numerous collections of award-winning poetry, including Natural Causes (1987) and Dangerous Play (1984), and his revered biography, In the Blood. June 2018 saw Motion publish his second biographical sequence, Essex Clay.  

Keith Stuart, veteran film, music and video game journalist and best-selling author, talks to us about the release of his highly anticipated second novel, Days of Wonder. Following the huge success of A Boy Made of Blocks, Keith pulls at our heartstrings once more in this beautiful, funny and moving story of Tom and his daughter, Hannah. In this interview, Keith reveals the inspiration behind his second novel, the process he underwent to create such intensely lovable characters and his new life after having ‘accidentally’ become a celebrated published author. 

Antonia Hodgson joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to discuss her latest novel, A Death at Fountains Abbey.

Exclusive interview. Amanda Prowse joins Elise Italiaander in the Audible Studios to discuss her latest book, life as a writer, family dynamics, what it was like to narrate her audiobook, and much more.

Joining us at Audible Studios for a second time is acclaimed historian and best-selling author Alison Weir, who has drawn on a range of sources to produce a startling image of Anna of Kleve: a charming woman loved by all who knew her, even by the King who rejected her. We spoke about Weir's fascination with history and research, the rumours that circulated about Henry VIII’s fourth wife, Anna von Kleve, and which Tudor queen she’d most like to be able to speak to.

Visiting the Audible Studios for the first time is acclaimed British author Louise Beech, here to discuss her latest novel, Maria in the Moon, a moving tale of love, loss and memory. Based in the UK, Louise began writing before she could pick up a pen. Winner of the Glass Woman Prize and the Eric Hoffer Award for Prose, among others, for her short stories, her debut novel, How to Be Brave, became the Guardian Readers' pick for 2015.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss her latest title, Five Years from Now, is best-selling romance author Paige Toon. 

A philosophy graduate, Paige Toon has become the go-to author for heartwarming chick lit and romance fiction. Having published 11 novels amongst other novellas and young adult fiction, the release we discuss in this interview, Five Years from Now, published in 2018. 

Paige Toon talks to us about her love of the romance genre and what we can expect from her latest book.

Alison Morton joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios. She is the author of the Roma Nova series of novels, which focuses on the last remnant of the Roman Empire, which, believe or not, has survived into the 21st century.

Historical fiction writer Antony Riches, best known for his Empire series, tells Gabriel Fleming all about his brand-new series and its first book: Betrayal: The Centurions I.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to talk about his latest novel, Take Nothing with You, is best-selling British author Patrick Gale. As well as being the author of 19 novels including the Costa-nominated A Place Called Winter, Gale also wrote the acclaimed BBC drama Man in the Orange Shirt. His latest book, Take Nothing with You, was published in August 2018. Patrick Gale talks to us about his latest book, the inspiration behind it and lessons from his own childhood.

Award-winning author of A Secret Garden and A Summer at Sea Katie Fforde talks to us about her new and highly anticipated audiobook, A Country Escape. A self-confessed addict of romantic fiction, Katie discusses her influences, research strategies and top tips for writing a truly gripping love story, including how to create the perfect protagonist.