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The Iris Murdoch Society podcast

Miles Leeson

Booking Overview

This interview-led literary and philosophy podcast focuses on Iris Murdoch’s fiction, philosophy, life, and cultural influence, typically featuring academics, authors, critics, and specialist researchers. Agencies could credibly pitch Murdoch scholars, literary or philosophy academics, authors of relevant books, and researchers with new archival or artistic work; booking is likely low difficulty when the guest has a direct connection to Murdoch or adjacent postwar ethics and literature.

Metrics

Episodes: 105

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ims@chi.ac.uk

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Host

Miles Leeson - Director of the Iris Murdoch Research Centre at the University of Chichester and a leading scholar of Iris Murdoch’s life and work.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Academic expertise in Iris Murdoch, literary criticism, philosophy, intellectual history, or related arts and humanities; authors of relevant books; and recognized specialist writers or researchers with a direct connection to Murdoch’s work.
Required Achievements:  
Published or forthcoming books on Iris Murdoch, literature, philosophy, or related cultural history, University research or teaching appointments, Specialist websites, scholarship, or substantial critical writing, Contributions to academic reference works or exhibitions

Recent Guest Discussions

Elizabeth Whittome - Shakespeare’s Influence On Iris Murdoch’s Fiction, Poetry, And Philosophy, With Particular Attention To The Black Prince And The Sea, The Sea.

Rebecca Moden - Iris Murdoch’s Paintings, The Biographical Links Between Her Art And Writing, And The Iris Murdoch Among The Artists Exhibition.

Daniel Read - Iris Murdoch’s Plays And The Connections Between Her Drama, Life, Fiction, And Philosophy.

Liz Dexter - Iris Murdoch’s Novels And Their Appeal To General Readers Within A Fantasy Tournament Format.

James Jefferies - Iris Murdoch’s Novels And The Structure Of A Fantasy Tournament Evaluating Their Relative Merits.

Recent Topics

Literature, Literary Criticism, Iris Murdoch, Philosophy, Ethics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Iris Murdoch Society podcast
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Iris Murdoch and Heidegger Podcast

October 19, 2026

In this episode Miles is joined by Justin Broackes (Brown, USA) and Matt Dougherty (CEU, Vienna) to discuss the influence of Martin Heidegger on Murdoch's philosophy, and Murdoch's forthcoming work on Heidegger which has been edited by Justin. Justin Broackes is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Brown University. His research spans perception, metaphysics and the history of philosophy. He edited Iris Murdoch, Philosopher, which includes part of Murdoch’s previously unpublished Heidegger m...

Henry and Cato Podcast

October 06, 2026

In this episode Miles discusses Murdoch's eighteenth novel, Henry and Cato, on the 50th anniversary of its publication. Joining him are James Bowen (Oxford University) and Frances White (Chichester University). James is currently completing his PhD thesis at Oxford which considers the processes and criteria by which mid-century authors fall in and out of critical and/or popular favour. Examining the reception histories of a range of authors, focusing primarily on C.P. Snow, Iris Murdoch, J...

Iris Murdoch and Shakespeare Podcast

September 21, 2026

In this episode Miles is joined by Elizabeth Whittome to discuss the profound influence Shakespeare had on the fiction, poetry and philosophy of Iris Murdoch. The conversation ranges widely across Murdoch's life and work, with special attention paid to her novels of the 1970s, including The Black Prince and The Sea, The Sea. Liz is currently writing Iris Murdoch and Shakespeare for the Iris Murdoch Today series with Palgrave Macmillan and was for many years the Chief and Principal Examiner o...

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How do I get in touch with The Iris Murdoch Society podcast?

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What is the email for The Iris Murdoch Society podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Iris Murdoch Society podcast: ims@chi.ac.uk.

How many listeners does The Iris Murdoch Society podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Iris Murdoch Society podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Iris Murdoch Society podcast?

The Iris Murdoch Society podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Academic expertise in Iris Murdoch, literary criticism, philosophy, intellectual history, or related arts and humanities; authors of relevant books; and recognized specialist writers or researchers with a direct connection to Murdoch’s work. Common among recent guests: Published or forthcoming books on Iris Murdoch, literature, philosophy, or related cultural history; University research or teaching appointments; Specialist websites, scholarship, or substantial critical writing. Recent guests include Elizabeth Whittome, Rebecca Moden, and Daniel Read.

How hard is it to get booked on The Iris Murdoch Society podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Iris Murdoch Society podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Literary Criticism, Iris Murdoch, Philosophy, and Ethics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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