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In the Black Fantastic: Cauleen Smith x Ayanna Witter-Johnson
A graphic featuring a black and white image of artist Cauleen Smith who is resting on a glitter ball, and musician Ayanna Witter-Johnson. Both are depicted in black and white, and on a yellow background. A graphic representation of a soundwave overlays them in white
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In the Black Fantastic: Cauleen Smith x Ayanna Witter-Johnson

Artist Cauleen Smith and musician Ayanna Witter-Johnson discuss the themes of Hayward Gallery’s In the Black Fantastic in this special podcast.

In the Black Fantastic: Lina Iris Viktor x Salena Godden
In this graphic artist Lina Iris Viktor and Salena Godden are in black and white on a yellow background with a depiction of a soundwave in front of them
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In the Black Fantastic: Lina Iris Viktor x Salena Godden

Artist Lina Iris Viktor and poet Salena Godden discuss the themes of Hayward Gallery’s 2022 exhibition In the Black Fantastic in this special podcast.

In the Black Fantastic: Rashaad Newsome x The Twilite Tone
A stylised image featuring headshots of The Twilite Tone on the left half, and Rashaad Newsome on the right half behind a graphic visualisation of a soundwave
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In the Black Fantastic: Rashaad Newsome x The Twilite Tone

Listen to artist Rashaad Newsome and DJ and producer The Twilite Tone discuss the themes of Hayward Gallery’s 2022 exhibition In the Black Fantastic.

Think Aloud: comedy – why we need to laugh at politics
Comedian Tiff Stevenson appearing on stage in Oslo
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Think Aloud: comedy – why we need to laugh at politics

In the 11th episode of our 2018/19 podcast series we talk comedy and politics with Tiff Stevenson, Kieran Hodgson and Tom Jamieson.

Alan Hollinghurst & Marlon James: Hidden Histories
Alan Hollinghurst and Marlon James sit smiling, side by side on the Royal Festival Hall stage
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Alan Hollinghurst & Marlon James: Hidden Histories

Author, poet and short storyteller Alan Hollinghurst and novelist Marlon James discuss how fiction can capture lives on the margins of history.

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

The Booker Prize at 50
Man Booker live reading in Royal Festival Hall
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The Booker Prize at 50

Listen to this special literature podcast from 2018 celebrating 50 years of the Booker Prize, including a number of past prize winners.

Think Aloud: why are children's books stuck in the past?
Ade Adepitan
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Think Aloud: why are children's books stuck in the past?

Ade Adepitan and Imogen Russell Williams join Harriet Fitch Little to discuss diversity in children’s literature in this 2019 podcast.

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

Phoebe Waller-Bridge on Fleabag: The Scriptures
Phoebe Waller-Bridge in conversation with Deborah Frances-White on stage at Southbank Centre
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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
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Malcolm Gladwell: Talking to Strangers

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