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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.
Podcast

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

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
Podcast

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
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
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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.

Anthony Daniels: my life as C-3PO
Anthony Daniels (Star Wars' C-3PO) and Brian Herring on stage at Southbank Centre as part of London Literature Festival
Podcast

Anthony Daniels: my life as C-3PO

Star Wars actor Anthony Daniels joins Brian Herring to reflect on playing one of the most famous droids in cinema, C-3PO.

Louis Theroux in conversation
Adam Buxton and Louis Theroux in conversation on stage at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall
Podcast

Louis Theroux in conversation

The documentary-maker joins comedian Adam Buxton to discuss his book, and 20 years spent documenting some of the ‘weirder’ sides of human life.

Riz Ahmed and Mohsin Hamid: migration and magic
Riz Ahmed, British Pakistani actor, rapper and activist
Podcast

Riz Ahmed and Mohsin Hamid: migration and magic

Actor Riz Ahmed and author Mohsin Hamed come together to discuss a rapidly changing world in this podcast, recorded in 2018.

Akala and David Olusoga: Striking the Empire
June Sarpong, Akala and David Olusoga in conversation at Southbank Centre's London Literature Festival
Podcast

Akala and David Olusoga: Striking the Empire

Dissect the making and unmaking of civilisations and cultures, with Akala and David Olusoga in this special podcast recorded at the Southbank Centre.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in conversation with Reni Eddo-Lodge
Portrait of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in conversation with Reni Eddo-Lodge

Best-selling writers Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Reni Eddo-Lodge came together to discuss pressing cultural issues at this event recorded in 2018.

Nelson Mandela: The Presidential Years
A man in a suit smiles and raises his fist among a cheering crowd of people outdoors.
Podcast

Nelson Mandela: The Presidential Years

An exclusive podcast, featuring readings and discussion on the life of Nelson Mandela from notable names including former Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Kele Okereke: Bloc Party and beyond
Portrait of Kele Okereke musician from Bloc Party
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Kele Okereke: Bloc Party and beyond

Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke talks about his life and work in this podcast recorded during our 2016 Being a Man festival.