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250 years after the birth of Jane Austen ten writers and thinkers discuss her relevance today and how she has influenced their own work

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When I Met Jane Austen
David Baddiel on the invention of the modern novel
Writers and thinkers tell Dr Paula Byrne when they met Jane Austen. First, David Baddiel.
15 Dec 2025,14 mins
When I Met Jane Austen
Katherine Rundell on Austen's teenage writings
Well-known writers tell Dr Paula Byrne when they met Jane Austen. Today, Katherine Rundell
15 Dec 2025,14 mins
When I Met Jane Austen
Val McDermid on suspense and psychology in Northanger Abbey
Writers and thinkers tell Dr Paula Byrne when they met Jane Austen. Today, Val McDermid.
16 Dec 2025,14 mins
When I Met Jane Austen
Kate Atkinson on morals, meaning and Mansfield Park
Writers and thinkers tell Dr Paula Byrne when they met Jane Austen. Today, Kate Atkinson.
16 Dec 2025,14 mins
When I Met Jane Austen
Andrew Davies on Darcy, Darwin and Desire
Writers and thinkers tell Dr Paula Byrne when they met Jane Austen. Today, Andrew Davies
17 Dec 2025,14 mins
When I Met Jane Austen
Amy Heckerling on confidence, Clueless and Emma
Writers and thinkers tell Dr Paula Byrne when they met Jane Austen. Today, Amy Heckerling.
17 Dec 2025,14 mins
When I Met Jane Austen
Gurinder Chadha on class, cleverness and Pride and Prejudice
Writers and artists tell Dr Paula Byrne when they met Jane Austen. Today, Gurinder Chadha.
18 Dec 2025,14 mins
When I Met Jane Austen
Marlon James on villains and Georgians
Writers and thinkers tell Dr Paula Byrne when they met Jane Austen. Today, Marlon James.
18 Dec 2025,14 mins
When I Met Jane Austen
Colm Tóibín on Persuasion, the Navy, and a special letter
Writers and thinkers tell Dr Paula Byrne when they met Jane Austen. Today, Colm Tóibín.
19 Dec 2025,14 mins
When I Met Jane Austen
Philippa Perry on Austen's psychology, letters and last days
Writers and thinkers tell Dr Paula Byrne when they met Jane Austen. Today, Philippa Perry.
19 Dec 2025,14 mins