{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/d2a69c65-3300-4484-abcb-ea3e7d712478/631765ed3c385a00110a2a6c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Robert Harris with Nihal Arthanayake","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60eecae845fc69e6c03398b2/1644408483253-1957c694b8b5a7a185da29a0ebefbe66.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>&nbsp;This week on the Penguin Podcast, Nihal Arthanayake talks to former journalist and best-selling novelist, Robert Harris.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Robert joins us to discuss his latest work of epic historical fiction, <a href=\"https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/442675/act-of-oblivion-by-harris-robert/9781529151756\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Act of Oblivion</em></a>, out now in hardback.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He also discusses his observations on the static nature of history and humanity, how journalism informs his ability to write fiction, the potential of a simple idea to inform an entire novel, the irrationality of politics, and the UK’s shifting perspectives on the monarchy.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode, and do leave us a review as it really does help. To find out more about the #PenguinPodcast, visit https://www.penguin.co.uk/podcasts.html.</p>","author_name":"Penguin Books UK"}