Series 7 - The 2023 Shortlist

In this series of podcasts, the shortlisted candidates for the 2023 Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize are interviewed by Swansea University English Literature students who have studied the shortlisted works as part of Swansea University’s exciting module based on the literary prize.

Sara Baume

Released Tuesday 2nd May at 11am (BST)

The shortlisted candidate for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize is interviewed by Swansea University English Literature students Eleanor Kitto and Emily Berry. These students have studied Baume's novel, Seven Steeples.

Arinze Ifeakandu

Released Wednesday 3rd May at 11am (BST)

The shortlisted candidate for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize is interviewed by Swansea University English Literature students Akash Pillai and Euan Rhys Bacon. These students have studied Ifeakandu's short story collection, God's Children Are Little Broken Things.

Sheena Patel

Released Thursday 4th May at 11am (BST)

The shortlisted candidate for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize is interviewed by Swansea University English Literature students Angie Bosher and Hana Lloyd. These students have studied Patel's novel, I'm a Fan.

Saba Sams

Released Friday 5th May at 11am (BST)

The shortlisted candidate for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize is interviewed by Swansea University English Literature students Maylee Redman and Ruth Williams. These students have studied Sams's short story collection, Send Nudes.

Warsan Shire

Released Tuesday 9th May at 11am (BST)

The shortlisted candidate for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize is interviewed by Swansea University English Literature students Ruby Burgin and Emily Berry. These students have studied Shire's poetry collection, Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head.

Robbie Arnott

Released Wednesday 10th May at 11am (BST)

The shortlisted candidate for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize is interviewed by Swansea University English Literature students
May Avery and Ozzy Rogers. These students have studied Arnott's novel, Limberlost.

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