'Under The Covers' 
From Westminster Libraries podcast

'Under The Covers' From Westminster Libraries

Every month a guest will reveal what books are sitting on their bedside table. There will be animated discussion and recommendations, but so much more. That's just the start of the conversation. What life choices have they made, what are their passions and inspirations? Each one's personal story is as vivid and important as any work on the library shelves.

Every month a guest will reveal what books are sitting on their bedside table. There will be animated discussion and recommendations, but so much more. That's just the start of the conversation. What life choices have they made, what are their passions and inspirations? Each one's personal story is as vivid and important as any work on the library shelves.

 

#34

Author Emma Brankin: Creative Inspiration. Season 4, Episode 4

Emma Brankin's debut collection of short stories, 'Attention Seekers', has had a great rec... more

12 Aug 2025

21 MINS

21:32

12 Aug 2025


#33

Jhalak Prize Founder: Professor Sunny Singh. Season 4, Episode 3

June 2025 brings the results of the Jhalak Prize which celebrates writers of colour. There... more

03 Jun 2025

24 MINS

24:26

03 Jun 2025


#32

Wendy Andrew: Supporting You In Pet Bereavement, Season 4, Episode 2

Wendy Andrew is passionate about helping pet owners who are suffering 'disenfranchised... more

18 Feb 2025

19 MINS

19:48

18 Feb 2025


#31

The Migrant Story with Professor Panikos Panayi. Season 4, Episode 1

International Migrants Day is upon us. And to mark this event we're speaking with Cultural... more

17 Dec 2024

18 MINS

18:09

17 Dec 2024


#30

Dr Juanita Cox: Windrush, Colonialism & Black History Month.

Season 3, Episode 9 Our guest is Dr Juanita Cox who is Black British History Community Eng... more

07 Oct 2024

19 MINS

19:39

07 Oct 2024


#29

A Brilliant Career: Helen Bailey

Helen Bailey speaks about childhood ambitions coming to fruition via a most extraordinaril... more

05 Aug 2024

23 MINS

23:43

05 Aug 2024


#28

'52 Lives' with Jaime Thurston. Season 3 Episode 7

Our guest is Jaime Thurston, founder of the charity, '52 Lives'. Every week this amazing o... more

19 Jun 2024

20 MINS

20:15

19 Jun 2024


#27

Christie Junor-Sheppard: The Big Life Moments

Our guest is Christie Junor-Sheppard, the Head of Registration Services at Westminster Cou... more

02 Apr 2024

24 MINS

24:20

02 Apr 2024


#26

Paul Minter and the 'Head Up' charity. Season 3, Episode 5

In this episode we meet Army Veteran Paul Minter who is talking about the work of the Arme... more

09 Feb 2024

24 MINS

24:11

09 Feb 2024


#25

David Wilkins' Westminster Smart City

With us this month is David Wilkins, who is Head of Smart City Programmes for Westminster ... more

04 Dec 2023

18 MINS

18:20

04 Dec 2023


#24

Black History Month with Sara Ashbourne

In this episode we're focusing on Black History Month. Librarian Sara Ashbourne actual... more

16 Oct 2023

19 MINS

19:23

16 Oct 2023


#23

Hamza Taouzzale, Youngest Lord Mayor of Westminster

Hamza Taouzzale became the youngest ever Lord Mayor of Westminster at the age of 22. Durin... more

31 Aug 2023

21 MINS

21:27

31 Aug 2023


#22

Esther Stanhope, the Impact Guru. Season 3, Episode 1

What is Glossophobia? It's the fear of public speaking. Our guest, Esther Stanhope, travel... more

31 Jul 2023

20 MINS

20:22

31 Jul 2023


#21

Nick Ross: Broadcaster, Journalist, Campaigner.

In this episode, Nick Ross talks crime: the TV programme, 'Crimewatch', the Jill D... more

05 Jun 2023

24 MINS

24:55

05 Jun 2023