Andrew Atherstone on his new book, 'Archbishop Sarah Mullally'

Andrew Atherstone on his new book, 'Archbishop Sarah Mullally'

From The Church Times Podcast by The Church Times

March 19, 2026 · 42 min

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Andrew Atherstone discussing his biography of Archbishop Sarah Mullally.

On this edition of the podcast, the Revd Dr Andrew Atherstone, Professor of Modern Anglicanism in the University of Oxford, is intereviewed about his biography of the Archbishop of Canterbury, which was published this week. The book, "Archbishop Sarah Mullally", draws on conversations with people who know her and archive material to tell the story of her childhood, her journey of faith, and her rapid rise through both the NHS and the Church of England. Dr Atherstone also considers how her archiepiscopate might compare with that of Archbishop Welby’s, about whom he has also written a biography. The book is published by Hodder & Stoughton at £22 (Church Times Bookshop £17.60); 978-1-3998-2878-9. https://chbookshop.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9781399828789/archbishop-sarah-mullally?vc=CT320 An extract is due to be published in next week’s issue of the Church Times (27 March), along with coverage of her enthronement in Canterbury. Dr Atherstone is interviewed by Ed Thornton, Associate Editor. Try 10 issues of the Church Times for £10 or get two months access to our website and apps, also for £10. Go to www.churchtimes.co.uk/new-reader

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Host: Ed Thornton

Guest: Andrew Atherstone

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Organizations: University of Oxford, NHS, Church of England, Hodder & Stoughton, Church Times

Books & works: Archbishop Sarah Mullally

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