Samira Ahmed speaks to the author Fatima Bhutto about the power of writing fiction, growing up in one of Pakistan’s most famous political dynasties and why she blames her aunt, former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, for the death of her father.
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Oct 28
Marina Hyde and Jesse Armstrong, Live in Brighton
Described by Phoebe Waller-Bridge as “the most lethal, vital, screamingly funny truth-teller of our time”, Marina Hyde has become one of Britain’s most popular columnists and podcasters. A Sunday Times bestselling author and co-host of the smash hit podcast The Rest is Entertainm ... Show More
1h 28m
Oct 26
Were Castles the Original Military-Industrial Complex? With Dan Jones
For more than 3,000 years, castles and fortifications have shaped the landscapes around them. They defended cities, controlled trade and provided refuge in times of war. But they were also monuments to the ambition of those who built them: vast projects that brought together mili ... Show More
47m 34s
Apr 2020
Fatima Bhutto - The Shadow of the Crescent Moon
Long-listed for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction, Bhutto’s lyrical debut novel unfolds over the course of one morning in Mir Ali, a small town in Pakistan's Tribal Areas close to the Afghan border.
Set during the American invasion of Afghanistan, it chronicles the lives of f ... Show More
49m 20s
<p>Dan interviews author Fatima Bhutto on social media subjectivities; Pakistani history, politics, and identity; and her novel <i>The Runaways</i>.</p><p>Support this podcast with a contribution at <a href="Patreon.com/TheDig" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/TheDig</a></p><p>Join a D ... Show More
