In Depth Conversations
Teju Cole, Zadie Smith, Umberto Eco, Peter Singer, David Grossman, Edna O'Brien
Beryl Vertue
Matthew Sweet meets the Sherlock producer and ex-agent of Tony Hancock who has turned 90.
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Alison Bechdel
American graphic novelist Alison Bechdel talks mushrooms, therapy and Adrienne Rich.
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Frank Cottrell-Boyce
The screenwriter and novelist talks to Matthew Sweet about depicting Britain in his work.
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Linton Kwesi Johnson
The reggae poet and recording artist talks politics, religion and writing with Philip Dodd
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Robin Askwith
The actor talks to Matthew Sweet about a childhood affected by polio and his career.
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Sarah Perry
In a conversation with Mathew Sweet, the gothic author explores writing past and present.
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Homi K Bhabha: On Memory and Migration
Shahidha Bari talks to Professor Bhabha about his influence on postcolonial studies.
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Professor Paul Gilroy
Philip Dodd is in extended conversation about culture and race with Professor Paul Gilroy.
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Mark Haddon
Anne McElvoy talks to Mark Haddon about his career and latest novel The Porpoise.
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Camille Paglia
Camille Paglia in conversation with Philip Dodd about free speech and feminism.
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Meera Syal and Tanika Gupta in Conversation at Birmingham Rep
Meera Syal and Tanika Gupta talk to Rana Mitter about turning Anita and Me into a play.
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Jane Goodall, Elif Shafak
Matthew Sweet talks to two campaigning women: a writer from Turkey and an animal expert.
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Claudia Rankine—2015 Festival
Claudia Rankine gives a lecture exploring language and racism past and present.
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Spike Lee
The film-maker talks black power, blackface and Academy Awards with Matthew Sweet.
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Whatever happened to Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais?
Matthew Sweet meets the TV writers of The Likely Lads, Porridge and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.
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David Bailey, Don McCullin
Philip Dodd goes to David Bailey's studio and talks to Don McCullin about his Tate show.
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Patti LuPone
The musicals star on politics, performing, #Me Too and her Italian American roots.
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James Ellroy
Philip Dodd is in conversation with American author James Ellroy.
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Edmund de Waal, Orhan Pamuk
Ceramicist Edmund de Waal and author Orhan Pamuk are in conversation with Philip Dodd.
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Mike Leigh
Mike Leigh talks to Matthew Sweet as his historical epic Peterloo opens in cinemas.
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The Goodies
Matthew Sweet meets the trio behind the '70s and early '80s TV comedy show.
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Sebastian Faulks
The author of Birdsong in conversation with Anne McElvoy about his new novel, Paris Echo.
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Howard Jacobson
Writer Howard Jacobson delivers a keynote lecture on why we need the novel.
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Renzo Piano
The Italian architect talks to Philip Dodd about his career from the Pompidou to the Shard
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