'Under The Covers' From Westminster Libraries

About '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.

Publisher

Westminster Libraries

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jun 2021

Latest episode

12 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Aug 2025

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

   Emma Brankin's debut collection of short stories, 'Attention Seekers', has had a great reception . Among other accolades, it was also a contender for the prestigious Edge Hill Prize. In this episode Emma talks about her creative journey and shares a wealth of tips on developing writing skills. Emma also has a career as a drama teacher and speaks of the joy of helping young people to find their confidence. Our music is 'Smile from the Mirror' by Crowander and is available on the freemusicarchive.org

2. 

   3 Jun 2025

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

   Professor Sunny Singh discusses the origins and significance of the Jhalak Prize, highlighting decolonization and the crucial role of love in literature in this interview.

3. 

   18 Feb 2025

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

   Wendy Andrew is passionate about helping pet owners who are suffering 'disenfranchised grief' where their sadness at the loss of a companion animal is not recognised by society. She founded the Scottish PetBereavement Counselling Service to provide support, offering a range of therapies: talking, meditation and journaling. Having suffered the death of abeloved dog at a young age, Wendy is particularly keen to see children guided through this often momentous event. Our music is Smile From A Mirror by Crowander and isavailable on the freemusicarchive

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

23

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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