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.Clare Whitfield is the author of Poor Girls.Harry Whitehead is the author of White Road.

Leon McCarron, author and broadcaster, joins Georgina to talk about his adventures exploring the Middle East on foot and his expedition along the length of the River Tigris.

Sophy Roberts, journalist and author joins Georgina to talk about her extraordinary books of unexplored places The Lost Pianos of Siberia and the award-winning A Training School for Elephants.

Chris Terrill is an anthropologist, author, award-winning filmmaker, animal activist, athlete, honorary Royal Marines commando and adventurer. He talks to Georgina about the many hats he wears and what living a life of adventure means.

Explorer and Scientist Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza share tales with Georgina about her adventures in the Amazon rainforest and her mission to protect the Stingless Bee.

Keme Nzerem is a journalist, broadcaster and filmmaker. He speaks to Georgina about his entry into the world of adventure, the non-profit he co-founded, Opening Up The Outdoors, and his very personal film The Long Juju.