Bookclub
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 354
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 4.3/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Listener location: United Kingdom
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
podcast.support@bbc.co.uk
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Host
James Naughtie - British broadcaster and journalist known for his long-running work with BBC Radio, including presenting major literary and current-affairs programs.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Irvine Welsh - The Writing, Structure, Language, Characters, Social Themes, And Cultural Impact Of Trainspotting.
Janice Hallett - The Appeal, Its Documentary-style Structure, Amateur Dramatics Setting, Mystery Plot, And Use Of Emails, Messages, And Transcripts.
Anne Sebba - That Woman: The Life Of Wallis Simpson, Including Wallis Simpson’s Background, Ambitions, Public Reputation, And Relationship With The British Monarchy.
Kirstin Innes - Scabby Queen, Its Portrayal Of The Life And Death Of Musician And Political Activist Clio Campbell, And Its Exploration Of Multiple Perspectives.
Nicola Barker - Darkmans, Its Unusual Narrative, The Relationship Between Its Central Characters, And Its Historical And Contemporary Elements.
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Episodes
Daniel Mason
October 04, 2026
Led by presenter James Naughtie, the American writer, Daniel Mason, takes questions from a Bookclub audience about his 2023 novel, North Woods.North Woods is the story of a house and a plot of land in Massachusetts. It spans four centuries and takes in various characters, both human and animal, who find themselves, for whatever reason, encountering the space. Whether it's a young Puritan couple on the run, or an English soldier, or inseparable twin sisters or even a rampant beetle - all are ...
Irvine Welsh
September 06, 2026
The award-winning Scottish writer Irvine Welsh speaks to Bookclub, presented by James Naughtie, about his era-defining 1993 debut, Trainspotting. Following a non-linear plot and written in Scots and Scots English, the novel is more of a collection of interconnected stories told from multiple viewpoints, all centred around a group of friends, who have become household names - Renton, Sick Boy, Spud and Begbie - as they battle, among other things, heroin addiction, poverty, and a burgeoning HIV...
Janice Hallett
August 02, 2026
Led by presenter James Naughtie, the award-winning writer Janice Hallett speaks to a Bookclub audience about her debut novel, The Appeal. Published in 2021 the novel -- which is presented as a series of documents, emails, messages and transcripts -- follows an amateur dramatics troupe called The Fairway Players, which is staging a rendition of Arthur Miller's, All My Sons, to raise funds for little Poppy Reswick's life-saving medical treatment. But is it possible a murderer is hiding in plai...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Bookclub?
Bookclub is hosted by James Naughtie. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. 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 Bookclub?
The publicly listed email for Bookclub: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.
How many listeners does Bookclub have?
Podseeker estimates Bookclub reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Bookclub?
Bookclub typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published novelists, biographers, historians, and other established writers with a critically acclaimed or culturally significant book to discuss. Common among recent guests: Award-winning books; Major literary prize shortlists; Acclaimed novels or biographies. Recent guests include Irvine Welsh, Janice Hallett, and Anne Sebba.
How hard is it to get booked on Bookclub?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does Bookclub cover?
Recent episodes cover Literature, Novels, Literary Fiction, Book Writing, and Historical Biography. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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