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A Thread of One's Own with Theo Clarke

Theo Clarke

Booking Overview

This monthly literary interview show explores writing, books, creativity, and the lives and working methods behind published work, primarily through conversations with authors and occasional historians, translators, and prominent public figures with new books. Suitable pitches include bestselling or award-recognized novelists, memoirists, literary translators, historians, and other established writers with substantive expertise or a compelling publishing story; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 17

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

theodoraclarke@substack.com

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Host

Theo Clarke - Bestselling author, podcaster, and former Member of Parliament. She is the author of Breaking the Taboo: Why We Need to Talk About Birth Trauma, which was shortlisted for the Westminster Book Awards.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, bestselling or award-recognized writers, literary translators, historians, and prominent public figures with a substantive new book or strong expertise in writing and literary subjects.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Bestseller status, Literary award nominations or recognition, Established expertise in literary history or translation, Senior public office or significant professional achievement

Recent Guest Discussions

Damian Collins - Lloyd George, Political Rivalry, Historical Biography, Archival Research, Digital Tools And Artificial Intelligence In Historical Research, And Writing History.

Anna Bailey - Fiction Writing, Creating A Sense Of Place, Character, Dialogue, Plotting, Literary Agents, Rejection, Editorial Feedback, And Building A Career As A Novelist.

Elena Michajlowska - Chekhov’s Early Stories, Translation Projects, Cultural Memory, Political Trauma, Cultural Identity, And Bringing International Translators Together.

Rosamund Bartlett - Anton Chekhov, Literary Translation, Russian Cultural History, Biography, Humour, Language, And The Early Chekhov Translation Project.

Kate Riordan - Mystery Fiction, Dual Timelines, Family Secrets, Suspense, Setting, Plotting, Publishing, Writing Routines, And Coaching Writers.

Recent Topics

Literature, Writing, Fiction, Memoir, Literary Translation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
A Thread of One's Own with Theo Clarke
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S2, E6: Damian Collins on Lloyd George, Political Rivalry and Writing History

September 17, 2026

This month our host, Theo Clarke, is joined by author, historian and former MP Damian Collins OBE to discuss his new book, Rivals in the Storm: How Lloyd George Seized Power, Won the War and Lost His Government.Damian explores Lloyd George’s extraordinary rise to power, his leadership during the First World War and the political rivalries and scandals that ultimately brought down his government. They discuss the parallels with British politics today and what modern leaders can learn from Lloy...

S2, E5: Sunday Times Bestselling Author Anna Bailey on Writing Fiction

September 11, 2026

This month our host, Theo Clarke, is joined by Sunday Times bestselling author Anna Bailey to discuss her new novel, Our Last Wild Days, a Southern Gothic story set in the Louisiana bayou.Anna discusses the inspiration behind her book and how her experiences living in the American South shaped its characters and setting. She also reflects on her unconventional path to publication, the setbacks along the way and what she has learned about building a career as a fiction writer.Topics discussed ...

S2, E4: Rosamund Bartlett and Elena Michajlowska on Rediscovering Chekhov’s Earliest Stories

September 03, 2026

This month our host, Theo Clarke, is joined by writer and translator Rosamund Bartlett and producer, curator and filmmaker Elena Michajlowska, co-founders of the Anton Chekhov Foundation, to discuss Anton Chekhov, Earliest Stories: Stories, Novellas, Humoresques, 1880–1882.They explore Chekhov’s beginnings writing comic stories while studying medicine, his surprisingly modern and absurd sense of humour, and what these early works reveal about the writer he would become. Rosamund and Elena als...

Frequently asked questions

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A Thread of One's Own with Theo Clarke
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How do I get in touch with A Thread of One's Own with Theo Clarke?

A Thread of One's Own with Theo Clarke is hosted by Theo Clarke. Its publicly listed email is theodoraclarke@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for A Thread of One's Own with Theo Clarke?

The publicly listed email for A Thread of One's Own with Theo Clarke: theodoraclarke@substack.com.

How many listeners does A Thread of One's Own with Theo Clarke have?

Podseeker estimates A Thread of One's Own with Theo Clarke reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for A Thread of One's Own with Theo Clarke?

A Thread of One's Own with Theo Clarke typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published authors, bestselling or award-recognized writers, literary translators, historians, and prominent public figures with a substantive new book or strong expertise in writing and literary subjects. Common among recent guests: Published books; Bestseller status; Literary award nominations or recognition. Recent guests include Damian Collins, Anna Bailey, and Elena Michajlowska.

How hard is it to get booked on A Thread of One's Own with Theo Clarke?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does A Thread of One's Own with Theo Clarke cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Writing, Fiction, Memoir, and Literary Translation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

theodoraclarke@substack.com

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