Selected podcasts, interviews and conversations
Shop Talk with Writers
Elena Lappin helps Margaret Busby to reflect on the last five decades of her life and work.
Meet the Writers (Monocle Radio)
A wide-ranging conversation with Georgina Godwin exploring her legacy and the themes of Part of the Story.
The Observer Book Club
A thoughtful discussion with Tim Adams recorded alongside her live book club appearance, reflecting on her life in books and publishing.
The Shift
An in-depth interview with Sam Baker about famously being Britain’s first Black female publisher and the power of “passing it on”: her journey, her influence, and the personal stories behind Part of the Story.
BBC Radio 3 Private Passions
Margaret Busby talks to Michael Berkeley about some of the musicians who have come to represent the soundtrack of her life and work, including Bach and Chevalier de Saint-Georges, along with jazz greats Duke Ellington and Miles Davis.
The Skylark: Ideas that move us forward
“It is astonishing what you can accomplish when you do not care who takes the credit” – Margaret Busby talks about a British publishing industry that still doesn’t reflect the world it serves and the need to actively publish and preserve Black writing.
BBC Radio 4 Desert Island Discs
Lauren Laverne asks Margaret Busby to choose eight pieces of music and one luxury item before she sends her away to the legendary island.