Gone To Timbuktu
Sophy Roberts
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Ep 4: Cal Flyn
Gone To Timbuktu
03/03/23 • 41 min
Cal Flyn talks about her awardwinning book, Islands of Abandonment: Life in the Post-Human Landscape. This episode takes us on a fascinating journey from the nuclear wasteland of Chernobyl to California’s Salton Sea, investigating the ecology and psychology of abandoned places.
Ep 12: Jon Lee Anderson
Gone To Timbuktu
06/23/23 • 28 min
Sophy Roberts in conversation with author and journalist Jon Lee Anderson about his life of reportage, from Central America to Liberia to singing to reindeer in Alaska.
Ep 11: Laura Beatty
Gone To Timbuktu
06/09/23 • 40 min
Author Laura Beatty discusses her book, Looking for Theophrastus, delving into Greece, the interconnectedness of space and time, the concept of wonder, and why we should care about someone who lived 2,400 years ago.
Ep 9: Leon McCarron
Gone To Timbuktu
05/12/23 • 35 min
Leon McCarron discusses his epic source-to-sea river journey through Turkey, Syria and Iraq. He unravels what deep history, beauty and ecological collapse really look like on the River Tigris.
Ep 8: Don McCullin
Gone To Timbuktu
04/28/23 • 34 min
The 87-year-old British photojournalist talks about the travels, writers and images that have given him respite from the brutality of war. He paints a vivid picture of India, Turkey, Greece, North Africa, Syria and the healing power of the Somerset Levels.
Ep 7: Tharik Hussain
Gone To Timbuktu
04/14/23 • 42 min
Tharik discusses his award-winning book, Minarets in the Mountains — documenting a road-trip through six European countries — the decolonisation of travel writing, and the rich Islamic traditions still kept alive in a region much ignored.
Ep 6: Gail Simmons
Gone To Timbuktu
03/31/23 • 36 min
The British author talks about her latest book, Between the Chalk and the Sea — a stunningly evoked pilgrimage that feels both ancient and new, with the conversation running from Chaucer’s Wife of Bath to finding relevance in travel close to home.
Ep 5: Levison Wood
Gone To Timbuktu
03/17/23 • 39 min
The ex-paratrooper, author and TV personality talks about how he covers so much ground, physically and creatively, with the publication of his eleventh book. He unpicks the role of a modern-day explorer, taking us from the desert to the Hindu Kush.
Ep 3: Taran Khan
Gone To Timbuktu
02/16/23 • 36 min
The idea of a foreign woman walking alone in Afghanistan might seem a world away from current events — but it’s what makes Taran’s book, Shadow City, urgent reading. Sophy and Taran meet up in Delhi’s Aerocity to talk about breaking stereotypes.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Gone To Timbuktu have?
Gone To Timbuktu currently has 12 episodes available.
What topics does Gone To Timbuktu cover?
The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Podcasts, Books and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Gone To Timbuktu?
The episode title 'Ep 12: Jon Lee Anderson' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Gone To Timbuktu?
The average episode length on Gone To Timbuktu is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of Gone To Timbuktu released?
Episodes of Gone To Timbuktu are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Gone To Timbuktu?
The first episode of Gone To Timbuktu was released on Jan 5, 2023.
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