• The Meaning of Liff by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd with John Lloyd
    Jan 22 2026

    This week's book guest is The Meaning of Liff by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd.


    Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary director, producer and writer, John Lloyd. John is the BAFTA, Emmy and Grammy award-winning creator of such shows as Spitting Image, Not The Nine o'Clock News, Blackadder and QI.


    In this episode they discuss quizzes, friendship, toilet seats, Sweden and Judi Dench.


    Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!


    The Meaning of Liff is 42 by Douglas Adams and John Lloyd is available here.


    Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub


    Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

    Cariad's children's book Where Did She Go? is out here now.

    Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

    Artwork by Welcome Studio.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    39 mins
  • David Bowie’s 100 Books to Have Read
    Jan 15 2026

    In this week's episode Sara and Cariad peruse the list of David Bowie’s 100 Books to Have Read.


    Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!


    Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub


    Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

    Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.

    Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

    Artwork by Welcome Studio.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    38 mins
  • Muckle Flugga by Michael Pederson with Michael Pederson
    Jan 8 2026

    This week's book guest is Muckle Flugga by Michael Pederson.


    Sara and Cariad are joined by prize-winning Scottish poet and author, Michael Pederson. Michael is the current Edinburgh Makar and Writer in Residence at The University of Edinburgh, he also co-founded the prize-winning literary collective Neu! Reekie!


    In this episode they discuss Stephen Fry, rivers, vocabulary, Robert Louis Stevenson, writing retreats, Jack Lowden and Salman Rushdie.


    Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!


    Muckle Flugga by Michael Pederson is available here.


    Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub


    Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

    Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.

    Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

    Artwork by Welcome Studio.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    56 mins
  • A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale with Jessica Swale
    Jan 1 2026

    Happy New Year! This week's Christmas book guest is A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale.


    Sara and Cariad are joined by Jessica Swale - Jessica is an Olivier Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and director. She's known for such works as Blue Stockings, Nell Gwynn and the current hit Paddington: The Musical.


    In this episode they discuss aliens, Paddington, snacks, childhood artistry, chair parties and Gails.


    Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!


    A Year of Creative Thinking by Jessica Swale is available here - Save 25% when you buy direct from publisher Nick Hern Books - enter code WEIRDOSNHB at www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/a-year-of-creative-thinking


    Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub


    Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

    Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.

    Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

    Artwork by Welcome Studio.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    43 mins
  • Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris with Rachel Parris
    Dec 25 2025

    This week's Christmas book guest is Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris.


    Sara and Cariad are joined for a special festive episode by the award winning, BAFTA nominated comedian, writer, improvisor, actor and star of Mock the Week and The Mash Report - Rachel Parris herself.


    In this episode they discuss the Napoleonic Wars, marriage, Janeites, Hunsford and sex with Mr Collins.


    Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!


    Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris is available here.


    Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub


    Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

    Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.

    Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

    Artwork by Welcome Studio.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    45 mins
  • Christmas Book Conundrums
    Dec 18 2025

    This week is a special Christmas Book Conundrums episode.


    We asked our listeners for their festive book gifting conundrums and tried to come up with some helpful suggestions and inspirations!


    Thank you for reading with us this Christmas. We like reading with you!


    Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub


    Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

    Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.

    Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

    Artwork by Welcome Studio.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    35 mins
  • My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh with Jodie Harsh
    Dec 11 2025

    This week's book guest is My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh.


    Sara and Cariad are joined by legendary DJ and music producer Jodie Harsh who recently published her own memoir, You Had To Be There: An Odyssey Through Noughties London, One Night at a Time.


    In this episode they discuss Crossrail, nostalgia, Amy Winehouse, the twelve steps, Soho and the National Lottery.


    Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!


    My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh is available here.

    You Had To Be There by Jodie Harsh is available here.


    Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub


    Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

    Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.

    Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

    Artwork by Welcome Studio.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    55 mins
  • Father Figure by Emma Forrest with Emma Forrest
    Dec 4 2025

    This week's book guest is Father Figure by Emma Forrest.


    Sara and Cariad are joined by writer and director Emma Forrest. Emma has published five novels and two critically acclaimed memoirs and was named as one of Variety's 'Top 10 Screenwriters to Watch’.


    In this episode they discuss Watching people from busses, fantasies, ear-worms, obsession and George Michael.


    Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!


    Father Figure by Emma Forrest is available here.


    Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub


    Tickets for Sara's tour show I Am A Strange Gloop are available to buy from sarapascoe.co.uk

    Cariad's children's book Lydia Marmalade and the Christmas Wish is out in paperback here now.

    Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

    Artwork by Welcome Studio.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    53 mins