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Brian Eno: 10 top collaborations
Brian Eno surrounded by greenery
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Brian Eno: 10 top collaborations

Brian Eno’s collaborations revisited, featuring David Bowie, John Cale, Talking Heads, U2, Robert Fripp, John Hassell, Devo, James and Roxy Music.

Caitlin Moran on Andrew Tate and modern male role models
Author Caitlin Moran on stage at the Southbank Centre in a blue armchair; a copy of her book What About Men? is on the table in front of her
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Caitlin Moran on Andrew Tate and modern male role models

Watch Caitlin Moran in this video from her 2023 appearance as she discusses her book What About Men? and in particular the rise of Andrew Tate.

Grass portraits: Ackroyd & Harvey on creating photographic photosynthesis
Artists Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey sit in the cafe at Hayward Gallery
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Grass portraits: Ackroyd & Harvey on creating photographic photosynthesis

Artists Ackroyd & Harvey explain the ‘photographic photosynthesis’ process behind their portraits for Hayward Gallery’s 2023 Dear Earth exhibition.

70 years of Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood
Dylan Tomas wearing a thick cardigan seated on a chair in a cottage
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70 years of Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood

A look at the history of Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood including some of the most notable productions and adaptations of the poet’s play for voices.

Poets and the Planet
Khairani Barokka, depicted in black and white, lays across a white surface and holds a pen wit which she has written on the same surface
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Poets and the Planet

Poets Khairani Barokka, Lidija Dimkovska and Aaron Kent on how poetry helps them understand our natural world and fight against the climate crisis.

In the studio with Sigur Rós and London Contemporary Orchestra
Orchestra surrounding a conductor on a stage bathed in red lighting, creating a dramatic and intense atmosphere.
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In the studio with Sigur Rós and London Contemporary Orchestra

Georg Hólm takes us behind the scenes as Sigur Rós and the London Contemporary Orchestra rehearse for their appearance at 2023’s Meltdown festival.

Writing for the planet: Writers respond to the climate crisis
Rebecca wears a white shirt and is pictured at a 3/4 angle in a dusk lit room. Her dark grey/brown hair is swept back off her face.
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Writing for the planet: Writers respond to the climate crisis

Rebecca Solnit, Thelma Young Lutunatabua, James Miller and Jay Griffiths answer questions about the climate crisis and writing to address its issues.

‘It’s constantly surprising’ – behind REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground
Parent and child walking through the entrance to the Replay recycled play space.
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‘It’s constantly surprising’ – behind REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground

The Herd’s Sam Caseley explains the inspiration behind this interactive installation.

Tori Tsui on climate, eco-anxiety and how It’s Not Just You
Tori is photographed in dappled light amongst trees. She has short brown hair and wears an orange gingham dress with short sleeves.
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Tori Tsui on climate, eco-anxiety and how It’s Not Just You

The climate activist and mental health advocate discusses her book It’s Not Just You in this 2023 interview.

Celebrating 40 years of the South Bank Book Market
Visitors looking at the collection of books on offer on large tables at the Book Market under Waterloo Bridge
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Celebrating 40 years of the South Bank Book Market

The South Bank Book Market turned 40 in 2023 Read a history of the market and an interview with one of its original stall holders, still going strong.

Christine and the Queens on queerness and enlightened death
Male performer in a dimly lit space leans on stage with a mic in hand, holding a chair behind him.
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Christine and the Queens on queerness and enlightened death

Christine and the Queens discusses the experience of curating Meltdown and conversations around queerness in this exclusive video

Playlist: Dear Earth
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Playlist: Dear Earth

A playlist curated by artists – Ackroyd & Harvey, Aluaiy Kaumakan, Otobong Nkanga and Imani Jacqueline Brown – from Hayward Gallery exhibition Dear Earth.