Orwell The Interview

Duration: 1H 17min
Language: English
Format
Category: Biographies

In this groundbreaking audio drama, internationally respected best-selling author and Emmy-nominated actor Geoffrey Giuliano invites listeners into a deeply immersive and intimate encounter with one of the most brilliant literary minds of the modern age—George Orwell. Orwell: The Interview is a bold, highly original production that dares to imagine what might happen if Orwell himself could sit down for one final conversation.

Blending historical fact with creative interpretation, Giuliano—renowned for his meticulous research and powerful performances—crafts an unforgettable portrait of the man behind 1984 and Animal Farm. Through the lens of this historic interview, Orwell speaks candidly about his lifelong war against authoritarianism, the trauma of war, the betrayal of ideals, and his enduring hope for a better, freer world.

Listeners are drawn into Orwell’s raw reflections on his troubled youth, his disillusioning years in colonial Burma, the soul-crushing realities of totalitarian regimes, and the personal toll of creating literature that continues to shake the very foundations of political power. Giuliano’s masterful portrayal brings Orwell’s voice to life with uncanny realism and emotional depth, making this audiobook as thought-provoking as it is emotionally resonant.

Orwell: The Interview is not just a dramatized biography—it is a living, breathing meditation on liberty, truth, and the terrifying accuracy of Orwell’s dystopian visions in the modern world. A must-listen for fans of political literature, history, and immersive audio storytelling, this production stands as a testament to Orwell’s continued relevance in a world increasingly shaped by the very forces he warned us about.

What emerges is a terrifyingly timely portrait of resistance and revelation, and a voice that refuses to be silenced—even in 2025.

Release date

Audiobook: 2 January 2026