Show overview
READ ON THE RADIO launched in 2025 and has put out 36 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 10 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence, with the show now in its 2026th season.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 14 min and 23 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 months ago, with 10 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 26 episodes published. Published by Andrew Read.
From the publisher
Keeping the long-form interview aliveJoin Andrew Read and his guests as they celebrate the long-form interview. From around the world and across the UK here is a cornucopia of entertainers, writers and academics discussing their careers and inspiration with the luxury of time.Sit back and revel in good conversation.
Latest Episodes
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S2026 Ep 10Amelia Baker (Cinder Well)
Join Andrew as he chats with Amelia Baker, the singer-songwriter behind Cinder Well, who wrote and performed the theme song and incidental music of Mackenzie Crook's latest TV smash hit, Small Prophets.Listen as Amelia answers questions submitted by listeners and fans of the series.
S2026 Ep 9Shelley Anne Rivers
Theatre and television actor Shelley chats to Andrew about her career and seeing the world on the cruise ships.
S2026 Ep 8Erica James
Sunday Times Best Selling Author Erica James joins Andrew to celebrate 30 years of writing, and discuss her latest book, Forever Home.
S2026 Ep 7Marcus Harris
Marcus joins Andrew to reminisce his first professional acting role as Julian in Southern Television's 1978/79 production of Enid Blyton's Famous Five before talking about his current acting and writing projects. Marcus also speaks for the first time about his latest book due for publication later this year.
S2026 Ep 5Camille Diamond
US cabaret star Camille joins Andrew to chat about balancing her love of music and performing with her day job working in the non-profit sector.Camille is currently preparing a new cabaret show to be debuted at Don't Tell Mama in New York in May.
S2026 Ep 4Christopher Saunders
The Royal Ballet's Chris Saunders discusses his career in dance and character acting.
S2026 Ep 3Juliet Ewing
US performer Juliet Ewing joins Andrew to chat about her career in jazz and on the concert platform. Her latest album 'Simpy S'wonderful - The Magic of Gershwin is available now.
S2026 Ep 2Ben Jones
Fresh from being the cover star on Cabaret Scenes Magazine, Ben joins Andrew to discuss his career and love of many forms of music.
S2026 Ep 1Isla St Clair
Television presenter and singer Isla St Clair joins Andrew to remember her career and chat about her new album.
S2026 Ep 6Mark Harrison
Mark Harrison joins Andrew to talk about his roots and blues music ahead of three concerts in Dorset.
S2025 Ep 14Celia Berk (Winter EP)
US cabaret favourite Celia Berk joins Andrew to launch the final of her EPs dedicated to the seasons of the year.
S2025 Ep 13Bill Buckley
From local newspapers to That's Life and beyond, Bill Buckley chats with Andrew about his life and career.
S2025 Ep 12Angela Bacarri
One of the US's leading performers and vocal coaches shares stories of her life and work with Andrew Read.
S2025 Ep 11Ian Lawton
Ian talks about his latest song recreating the feel of Christmas past, and his links with the US a band who have recorded it
S2025 Ep 10Russell Grant
Astrologer extraordinaire Russell Grant joins z Andrew to discuss his childhood, his stars and his acting.
S2023 Ep 12Alan Fletcher
Neighbours star Alan Fletcher joins Andrew to discuss Dr Karl, his band, and photography.
S2023 Ep 11Kim Criswell
US actor and singer Kim Criswell chats with Andrew about her life and career.
S2023 Ep 10Jeff Harnar
US leading cabaret star Jeff Harnar joins Andrew to discuss his career, inspiration and music.
S2023 Ep 9Russell Porter
We're off to Whitbury Newtown Leisure Centre to join Russell Porter as he chats with Andrew about his career and all things Brittas.
S2025 Ep 9Lucy Warren (Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra)
Lucy Warren meets Andrew to look ahead to a season on BSO concerts in association with Artsreach, the Dorset Performing Arts Charity.