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Tyce, born and raised in Edinburgh, attended Oxford University to study English literature. She then completed a law conversion course at City University, going on to work as a criminal barrister for almost 10 years. After having difficulties juggling childcare for her young children alongside her demanding work life, Tyce decided to leave her job as a barrister. Tyce's desire to write was growing stronger as time passed, and with a manuscript or two on the go, she applied for an MA in creative writing at the University of East Anglia. 

When life got in the way of Mortimer and Whitehouse's friendship, they found their connection dwindled to occasional catch ups and one-off phone calls. Then, conveniently, they were both diagnosed with heart disease! And they realised life is short, and they should spend it together, doing what they love: fishing. Following the success of their BBC series, Gone Fishing, Mortimer and Whitehouse have created an audiobook of the same name, which is their love letter to the joys of angling, and the simple wonder of just having a laugh with your mates.  

Joining us at Audible Studios is Alex Bertie, YouTube vlogger of his transgender journey and author of Trans Mission: My Quest to a Beard. When Alex was born, doctors took one look and put an 'F' for female on the birth certificate, based on genitals. When Alex was 15 he realised he was a transgender man, through many years of struggling with identity. After coming out to family and friends, Alex battled the health-care system in order to take male hormones, have surgery, change his name and grow a beard. 

Jason Isaacs joins us in the Audible Studios to discuss narrating The Island of Dr Moreau by H. G. Wells. Playing the iconic role of Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films as well as Dr. Hunter Aloysius 'Hap' Percy in The OA and being part of the Star Trek franchise, he is a prolific and renowned actor. In this interview, Jason tells us about narrating The Island of Dr Moreau, what his kids think of this work, and the casting director who thought his hands were more interesting than his acting talent.

Clare Mackintosh, number one best-selling author of I Let You Go and I See You, joins us in the Audible Studios for a second time to introduce us to her new and highly anticipated psychological thriller, Let Me Lie, narrated by Game of Thrones star Gemma Whelan. Listeners will be taken on a journey full of twists and turns when new mother Anna Johnson adapts to life with a baby whilst simultaneously trying to discover the truth behind her parents’ alleged double suicide. In this exclusive interview, we talk to Clare about her inspiration for the book, her favourite character to date and exploring mental health in her writing. 

Joining us in the Audible Studios to talk about his narration of Tony Lee’s audio drama Dodge and Twist is British actor Stephen Mangan. Known for his roles as Guy Secretan in Green Wing, Sean Lincoln in Episodes and Dan Moody in I’m Alan Partridge, Stephen Mangan has had a respected career across both stage and screen. The Tony-nominated actor now plays the part of Charles Dickens in the audio drama Dodge and Twist. In this interview, Stephen Mangan talks to us about what it’s like to voice a Victorian, why he didn’t get to sing in Postman Pat: The Movie and what got him into acting.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to talk about his latest book and autobiography, A Better Me, is lauded British singer, songwriter and record producer Gary Barlow. Best known as the lead singer of British boy band Take That and head judge of The X Factor UK from 2011-2013, Gary Barlow is one of the UK’s most successful songwriters, with 14 number one singles, 24 top 10 hits and three number one singles as a solo artist. Gary Barlow’s official autobiography, A Better Me, was published in October 2018. 

In this International Women’s Day Audible Sessions Special, seven influential women discuss literature and gender equality and the importance of diversity in storytelling and reveal the women who inspire them. Featuring June Sarpong, Lily Cole, Meera Syal, Pearl Mackie, Prue Leith, Sam Baker and Eleanor Tomlinson. As part of this Audible Sessions Special, Audible made a donation to the Malala Fund, a charity championing the education of girls across the globe.

Joining us at Audible Studios is Esme Young, English fashion designer and judge on the BBC's The Great British Sewing Bee. Beginning her career in the 1970s, Young established her brand 'Swanky Modes', opening a shop in Camden Town. Her designs were sought after, and appeared in ID and Nova. She has also designed costumes for films such as Bridget Jones's Diary and Trainspotting, including the iconic bunny outfit for Renée Zellweger.   Esme Young has now written Behind the Seams, her memoir looking back over her life and time in fashion.

Joining us at Audible Studios is sleep expert and Professor of Circadian Neuroscience Russell Foster. He’s created a book called Life Time which looks in detail at how sleep and our body clocks are essential in building optimum routines for a healthy body and mind, and why we need to escape the trappings of the 21st century such as high-level stress and artificial light. And there’s no better person to have written it....

Joining us at Audible Studios is author and activist, Sophie Williams. We will be speaking to Sophie Williams about The Glass Cliff, her latest book which comes off the back of her viral TED talk on the subject. We will be finding out what the Glass Cliff is, how women are being sabotaged in leadership roles, why men are still receiving advantages over women in the workplace, and what success can look like for women.

We will be chatting with Bryony Gordon about Mad Woman, her latest book which looks back over her life since Mad Girl was published. We will be asking how her views on mental health have changed, what you need to know about Dryrobes, and what impact the pandemic had on her life. Plus, the affect that perimenopause and hormones can have on mental health.

Joining us at Audible Studios are Mayors of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region respectively, Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram. Andy Burnham has served as Mayor of Greater Manchester since 2017, and as Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Culture Secretary and Health Secretary among other roles during his extended political career. Steve Rotheram has served as Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region since 2017 and like Burnham, has long supported the Labour party.

Lorraine Kelly has hosted many shows during her 40 years on television, including The Wheel, Have I Got News For You and The Last Leg, though she is of course best known for her weekday show Lorraine on ITV. She won the RTS award for Best Presenter in 2006, and in 2008 she earned herself a 'people's choice' Scottish BAFTA. Kelly is a master interviewer, sitting down with celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Hugh Jackman, Idris Elba and Will Smith. Kelly has previously released an autobiography and several self-help books, but her latest endeavor is her debut novel, The Island Swimmer.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss his latest book, The Winning Formula, is British former Formula 1 driver turned presenter and entrepreneur David Coulthard. Winning 13 grand prix races during his career as a F1 driver, Coulthard spent many years as a leader in the world of motorsports. As well as running his production company, Whisper Films, and making his mark in the property business, Coulthard now commentates and copresents on Channel 4’s F1 coverage and has written his book, The Winning Formula, about the business of sport. 

International best-selling author Tad Williams talks to Audible about the newly published addition to his celebrated Osten Ard series, The Witchwood Crown. Delving into one of the most highly anticipated audiobooks of the year, Tad talks to us about his life as an author, his plans for the next few volumes of the fantasy saga and the various inspirations from which he draws when writing.

Award-winning mental health campaigner, film producer, public speaker, writer and vlogger Jonny Benjamin talks to us about the release of his debut audiobook, The Stranger on the Bridge. Jonny first emerged in the public eye in 2014 after launching the #FindMike campaign, and you might remember him as the real-life protagonist of It’s A Wonderful Life, saved from the grips of depression not by an angel but by a stranger on a bridge.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss her latest book, Faking Friends, is Sunday Times best-selling author Jane Fallon. With an extensive career as a TV producer for shows such as Eastenders, Teachers and This Life behind her, Jane Fallon has gone on to publish six top 10 best-selling novels, the first of which was selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club. Her seventh novel, Faking Friends, was published in January 2017.   

Visiting the Audible Studios is acclaimed Icelandic crime writer and playwright Lilja Sigurdardottir, who discusses her title Snare, the first in her Nordic thriller trilogy. Often credited as one of the organizers of 'Icelandic Noir', Lilja has seen huge success in her native country, pushing boundaries with her strong gay female protagonists.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss his latest book, The Killing of Butterfly Joe, is acclaimed novelist and screenwriter Rhidian Brook. A writer of fiction since his mid-20s, author and screenwriter Rhidian Brook has gone on to publish highly acclaimed novels, with international best seller The Aftermath soon to be adapted into a film starring Keira Knightley and Alexander Skarsgård.