Jane Thynne is a novelist, journalist and broadcaster. An alumna of St. Anne's, Jane has worked as a journalist for the BBC, The Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph and The Independent. Passionate about historical fiction, she has published 12 novels. Her most recent, Queen High, was picked as a 2022 Book of the Year by the Daily Telegraph, Financial Times and Guardian.

In this episode, Archie Pearman speaks to Jane about her career from her beginnings in broadcasting to her career on Fleet Street. They discuss how her time at Oxford has shaped her career, how journalism has changed over the last 40 years, and her advice for any aspiring journalists or authors to enter the industry. She also shares an insight into her writing process: the challenges and delights of writing historical fiction, the inspiration behind her book 'Widowland,' and how she fights distractions. Jane's anecdotes, advice and nuanced view of the world are invaluable and entertaining - a true pleasure to listen to.

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Credits:

Host & Editor: Archie Pearman

Producer: Antonia Rogers

Director: Alice Hazell

Composer: Henry Nurse

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