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Jess Thom: 6 things… everyone should know about disability
This is a picture of Jess Thom – a white woman with curly brown hair in front of some metallic green shop shutters on a sunny afternoon. Jess is looking up and smiling just off camera. She is wearing a black sweatshirt with a colourful red cherry repeat print.
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Jess Thom: 6 things… everyone should know about disability

The comedian and performer behind Touretteshero, breaks down some common misconceptions about disability.

They are here, because we were there: Afghan interpreters in the UK
Black and white portrait of Afghan interpreter. Image is pixelated and blurred to allow for anonymity of the subject.
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They are here, because we were there: Afghan interpreters in the UK

The challenges faced by Afghan former British Army interpreters resettled in the UK are discussed by photographer Andy Barnham and researcher Sara de Jong.

Rob Delaney discusses depression and mental health
Portrait of comedian and author Rob Delaney. He leans on a wooden table in front of a grey background. He wears a blue suit jacket over a white shirt and leans his chin on his right hand.
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Rob Delaney discusses depression and mental health

Listen to the comedian and actor in conversation with author Andrew Hankinson at our 2016 Changing Minds festival

Malala Yousafzai on her father, Pakistan and becoming a world leader
 Malala Yousafzai in conversation with Jude Kelly
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Malala Yousafzai on her father, Pakistan and becoming a world leader

A look back to when activist Malala Yousfzai presented her debut book, I Am Malala, at the Southbank Centre in 2014.

Mental health: conversations, talks and discussions
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Mental health: conversations, talks and discussions

Revisit clips and podcasts from our archive – featuring Simon Amstell, Ruby Wax, Rob Delaney and Matt Haig – that encourage openness on mental health.

Tony Benn on the early Labour Party
Tony Benn speaking at the anti war demonstration in Hyde Park, London Saturday February 15 2003
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Tony Benn on the early Labour Party

Labour Party Politician Tony Benn discusses the party’s early years in this talk recorded at the Southbank Centre in 2013.

Laura Bates on establishing Everyday Sexism
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Laura Bates on establishing Everyday Sexism

The feminist writer, campaigner and author delivers the story behind her Everyday Sexism Project in this talk filmed at 2013’s WOW festival.

Jean Paul Gaultier in conversation
Jean Paul Gaultier sits among the seats on Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre
Podcast

Jean Paul Gaultier in conversation

Jean Paul Gaultier discusses his childhood inspirations, his love of British eccentricity and his future vision for fashion industry with Anita Rani.

Angela Davis: women, race and class in the post-Trump era
Angela Davis
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Angela Davis: women, race and class in the post-Trump era

Listen to an empowering discussion with the celebrated writer, scholar and activist Angela Davis, recorded at the Southbank Centre during WOW, 2017.

Dara McAnulty: A day in the life of a naturalist in lockdown
Dara McAnulty
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Dara McAnulty: A day in the life of a naturalist in lockdown

Naturalist, activist and writer Dara McAnulty explains how the restrictions of lockdown altered his daily interactions with nature.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge on Fleabag: The Scriptures
Phoebe Waller-Bridge in conversation with Deborah Frances-White on stage at Southbank Centre
Podcast

Phoebe Waller-Bridge on Fleabag: The Scriptures

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, writer and star of Fleabag, joins Deborah Frances-White to discuss the popular series in this recording from 2019.

Malcolm Gladwell: Talking to Strangers
Malcolm Gladwell in conversation with Afua Hirsch on stage at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall
Podcast

Malcolm Gladwell: Talking to Strangers

Author, journalist and podcast host Malcolm Gladwell joins broadcaster Afua Hirsch to discuss his book, Talking to Strangers.