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

Prominent anti-apartheid activists, Chitra Karve, Lela Kogbara and Brian Filling recount the time they met the great political leader, Nelson Mandela.

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

The psychotherapist and author discusses her book, The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did).

Take a look at some favourite clips and highlights of Louis Theroux’s remarkable documentaries, from singing lessons to dog whisperers.

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

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

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

Activist and author Patrisse Cullors discusses making a stand, social media, founding Black Lives Matter and the presidency of Donald Trump.

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

Discover the overlooked landmarks of London’s Black History in this guide from historian Tony Warner, produced ahead of 2017’s Africa Utopia at the Southbank Centre

Angela Davis – writer, activist and scholar – discusses issues of racism, feminism and class in the post-Trump era in this video recorded at WOW Women of the World festival.