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Joining us in the Audible Studios to talk about his narration of the classic Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist is Welsh actor Jonathan Pryce. Dickens' second published novel, Oliver Twist, has been adapted numerous times. Following orphan Oliver from the workhouse to the streets of London, he meets a pickpocket known as the Artful Dodger, who offers him shelter. There we meet Fagin, Nancy and Bill Sikes. Oliver’s innocence is tested as he witnesses the darker side of London.

Best-selling author Emma Donoghue joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to discuss her work, including the international hit Room and her latest book, written for children.

Robin Morgan talks to award-winning author, actress and comedian Alison Larkin. Having been crowned the winner of the AudioFile Earphones award for outstanding narration, Alison talks about her critically acclaimed audiobook The English American. Loosely based on her own life, it's the story of a woman, adopted by English parents, who, at the age of 28, embarks on a journey to find her American birth mother.

In this interview, Armando Iannucci talks about his favourite composers, whether or not it's cool to like classical music and what it was like to do stand-up comedy aged 12. Armando is a multiaward-winning satirist, writer, director and producer best known for Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, The Thick of It, In the Loop and Veep. His new audiobook, Hear Me Out, is an exploration of the many ways in which classical music can enhance and comment on the human experience.

Author and journalist Clover Stroud joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to discuss her frank memoir, Wild Other.

Lisa is at the Audible Studios to talk about her new book, Domina, which follows the story of her wonderful and promiscuous heroine Judith Rashleigh. Domina is a riveting sequel to the instant New York Times best seller Maestra, which has been described as 'more dangerous and more shocking' than its predecessor. Her global thriller phenomenon, Maestra, has been published in 43 countries and has also secured a Hollywood film deal.

Releasing her debut best-selling crime title, Close to Home, in 2017 under the pen name Cara Hunter, the established British author returns with a follow up to the series, In the Dark, published in July 2018. Cara Hunter talks to us about her DI Fawley series, what inspired her change in direction and what we can expect from Fawley and his team of Oxford detectives in her latest book.

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.

Booker Prize winning author Howard Jacobson joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to discuss Shylock is my Name, a novelization of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.

Paula Hawkins joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to discuss her runaway hit The Girl on the Train. Paula shares her thoughts on the film adaptation, explains why she thinks the book has been such a success, and gives us a sneak peek of her upcoming second novel.

Author, actress, blogger and vlogger Giovanna Fletcher joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to discuss her first nonfiction book, Happy Mum, Happy Baby.

Peter James is an international best-selling thriller writer with 12 consecutive Sunday Times number ones, responsible for the critically acclaimed Roy Grace thriller series. Hugh Bonneville is a BAFTA, Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor across both stage and screen, most recognised for his role as Robert Crawley in the ITV drama Downton Abbey and blockbusters such as Paddington and Notting Hill. Bonneville has narrated the audiobook of Peter James’ thriller Absolute Proof.

Peter May is the author of the internationally bestselling Lewis Trilogy, the China Thrillers, the Enzo Files as well as several standalone novels. He visits the Audible Studios on the release of his latest novel, Coffin Road, along with Peter Forbes, the illustrious and prolific audiobook narrator who has lent his voice to many of Peter May's books.

Joining us at Audible Studios is Heather Morris, an author whose debut novel, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, was a huge success. Morris grew up in New Zealand and has split her adult life between there and Australia. Morris worked in the Social Work Department at Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne from 1995-2017. During this time, Morris decided to pursue her love of storytelling and enrolled in a professional scriptwriting course. In 2003, her life and career path changed. She was introduced to Lale Sokolov, upon whose story she based The Tattooist of Auschwitz.

Nathan Hill joins Robin Morgan in the Audible Studios to discuss his hit debut novel, The Nix.

Markus Zusak visits Audible to discuss his latest novel, the much-awaited Bridge of Clay, 13 years after his last book published. In Bridge of Clay, listeners will be transported to Australia and follow the story of five brothers living in a house without grown-ups. But what happens when their father walks back into their lives? Markus Zusak talks about how he came up with the idea for Bridge of Clay, the dynamic between the five Dunbar brothers and the many quirks woven into the story.

Historical novelist Philippa Gregory published her first novel Wideacre in 1987. With the book becoming a best seller, it began a career that has now lasted 30 years. The first in the Wideacre trilogy, it was soon followed by The Favoured Child (1989) and Meridon (1990). In the year of Wideacre's 30th anniversary, Philippa joins us in the Audible Studios to discuss the trilogy and the re-release of Wideacre, as well as the publication of her latest book The Last Tudor.

Lupton studied literature at Cambridge University, graduating in 1986. After graduating, she wrote for Literary Reviews and was invited to join the Royal Court Theatre. During this time, Lupton won a television play competition and earned herself a job as a screenwriter. While her husband, a doctor, was working all hours, Lupton decided that as an author she could write around her kids being at school. So, after much work, her first novel, Sister, was published. We chatted to Rosamund Lupton about her career as a writer and author and how she creates such thrilling reads.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to talk about not one but two recent audio projects is actor and comedian Matt Lucas. Matt is well known for Little Britain and Come Fly with Me but has many more strings to his bow - adding the narration of Charles’ Dickens epic Great Expectations to his achievements, along with performing Fagin in the audio drama Dodge and Twist. At a finished time of 20 hours and 39 minutes long, narrating Great Expectations was no mean feat. It has, though, been met with rave reviews - so time well spent!

Following the success of her debut crime thriller The Dry, Jane Harper talks to Audible about the path that lead her to become a celebrated novelist and her approach to writing a best-selling debut. We explore the socio-political issues raised within the novel and discuss the much anticipated film adaptation, now in development. Tune in for this and a taste of what is to come from Jane and her protagonist, Aaron Falk.