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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson

The Conversation with Nadine Matheson

Candice Carty-Williams: Seven Years, Four Books, Two TV Shows and a Lot of Therapy

Jul 8, 2026 · 1h 15m

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About this episode

Candice Carty-Williams , Sunday Times bestselling and award winning author of Queenie, People Person , and creator of the BBC/Netflix series Champion sits down with Nadine to talk about her new novel, Queenie Is Working On It , the sequel to her 2019 debut. Candice shares her journey of bringing Queenie back to life, exploring the character's growth and the challenges she faces in her 30s. During their candid conversation, Nadine and Candice delve into: What the seven years between Queenie and its sequel taught Candice about herself Starting therapy after winning Book of the Year, and the gap between public praise and how she actually felt Compartmentalising who you are as a person from who…