AdventureSmith

Authors Anya Bergman and Ruthvika Rao join Georgina in the final of three episodes dedicated the adventuresmiths shortlisted for the coveted 2026 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. Together they discuss the sense of place needed to transport readers in their armchair on an adventure, and what they've drawn from respective times in their lives living in Ireland and India.Anya Bergman is the author of The Tarot Reader of Versailles. Ruthvika Rao is the author of The Fertile Earth.

Authors Elodie Harper and Adam Oyebanji join Georgina in the studio for the second of three episodes dedicated to the much coveted 2026 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. Adam and Elodie share their experiences writing fictional adventures inspired by historical fact, and whether you need to be an adventurous person to write an adventure novel.Elodie Harper is the author of Boudicca's Daughter.Adam Oyebanji is the author of Esperance.

Adventuresmiths are the makers and creators of adventure in all its forms, in real life or fiction. This is the first of three special episodes in which Georgina talks to the authors shortlisted for the coveted 2026 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. She is joined is the studio by Harry Whitehead, author of White Road and Clare Whitfield, author of Poor Girls. They discuss the strong women at the heart of their novels, and share their own adventurous experiences, including a moment that could have marked the end for Harry Whitehead, but will instead be worked into a novel.

In this very special episode Georgina travels to the headquarters of Scouts Adventures at Gilwell Park in North London and talks to some of the winners of the Unsung Heroes Awards and Chief Scout Dwayne Fields.AdventureSmith is brought to you by The Wilbur Smith Estate.Producer Christopher Winn. Music Dewey Delay. Executive Producer Niso Smith.

Georgina talks to author and broadcaster Leon McCarron about his adventures exploring the Middle East on foot and his expedition along the length of the River Tigris.AdventureSmith is brought to you by The Wilbur Smith Estate.Producer Christopher Winn. Music Dewey Delay. Executive Producer Niso Smith.

Georgina talks to author Sophy Roberts about her extraordinary books of unexplored places The Lost Pianos of Siberia and the award-winning A Training School for Elephants.AdventureSmith is brought to you by The Wilbur Smith Estate.Producer Christopher Winn. Music Dewey Delay. Executive Producer Niso Smith.

Georgina talks to anthropologist, author, award-winning filmmaker, animal activist, athlete, honorary Royal Marines commando and adventurer, Chris Terrill.AdventureSmith is brought to you by The Wilbur Smith Estate.Producer Christopher Winn. Music Dewey Delay. Executive Producer Niso Smith.

Georgina talks to Explorer and Scientist Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza about her adventures along the Amazon and her mission to save the Stingless Bee.AdventureSmith is brought to you by The Wilbur Smith Estate.Producer Christopher Winn. Music Dewey Delay. Executive Producer Niso Smith.

Georgina talks to journalist, broadcaster and filmmaker Keme Nzerem about the non-profit he co-founded, Opening Up The Outdoors, and his very personal film The Long Juju.AdventureSmith is brought to you by The Wilbur Smith Estate.Producer Christopher Winn. Music Dewey Delay. Executive Producer Niso Smith.