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A Passage To India by E.M. Forster - Rerun

October 06, 2026

Joining us are the novelist, playwright and memoirist Alice Jolly and novelist Patrick McCabe, to discuss the A Passage to India by E.M. Forster. First published in 1924, by the end of that year, A Passage to India had sold 17,000 copies in Britain and 54,000 in the USA and today is viewed as a seminal text in post-colonial literature. A Passage to India grapples with, among many themes, colonialism and faith, and is set against the backdrop of the British Raj and the Indian independence mo...

Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard - Rerun

September 22, 2026

In light of the death of Annie Dillard, we are revisiting our discussion of her Pulitzer Prize-winning classic Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. First published in 1974, when Dillard was still in her twenties, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction the following year. A landmark work of nature writing, observation and spiritual enquiry, it established Dillard as one of the most distinctive voices in American literature. Joining us are writers Jay Griffiths and Geof...

Rerun - Elizabeth Costello by J.M. Coetzee

August 31, 2026

Recorded live in Galway in 2021, we were joined by novelist Mary Costello for a special episode recorded live at Galway International Arts Festival in Ireland. The book we're debating is Elizabeth Costello (2003) by South-African born Nobel Laureate J.M. Coetzee, a novel that politely asks the reader to consider, amongst other matters, animal rights, the power of faith and the limits of fiction itself. Also in this episode, books by two Irish authors: Sally Rooney's novel Beautiful World, Wh...

The Shakespeare and Company Interview · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

Beyond The Zero · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

One Bright Book · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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Backlisted is hosted by Andy Miller and John Mitchinson. Its publicly listed email is birchosbirchos@gmail.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 Backlisted?

The publicly listed email for Backlisted: birchosbirchos@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Backlisted have?

Podseeker estimates Backlisted reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Backlisted?

Backlisted typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published novelists, literary writers, critics, translators, scholars, or other respected book professionals with substantial expertise in a significant classic, overlooked, or historically important work. Common among recent guests: Published novels, nonfiction, criticism, or literary scholarship; Recognized literary careers or strong expertise in a particular author or book; Major literary prizes, international recognition, or notable critical acclaim. Recent guests include Geoff Dyer, Jay Griffiths, and Mary Costello.

How hard is it to get booked on Backlisted?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Backlisted cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Literary Criticism, Classic Literature, Literary Fiction, and Literary History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.