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5 things to know about grand pianos, concert pianists and the Southbank Centre
Paul Lewis in Royal Festival Hall
Article

5 things to know about grand pianos, concert pianists and the Southbank Centre

How many grand pianos do you think you’d find at the Southbank Centre? Take a guess then find out here.

Rescuing poetry from the edge of extinction
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Article

Rescuing poetry from the edge of extinction

Chris McCabe discusses Poems from the Edge of Extinction, an anthology of poetry from endangered languages, inspired by the Endangered Poetry Project.

Lenny Henry in conversation
Podcast

Lenny Henry in conversation

The much-loved comedian, actor and writer discusses his career and his memoir Who Am I, Again? With comedian Romesh Ranganathan.

Nelson Mandela and me: the activists’ stories
Nelson Mandela visited Franschoek
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Nelson Mandela and me: the activists’ stories

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

Heather Morris on The Tattooist of Auschwitz & Cilka’s Journey
Author Heather Morris wears all black; she is standing on a path between two white concrete walls
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Heather Morris on The Tattooist of Auschwitz & Cilka’s Journey

Heather Morris, bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka’s Journey discusses how the books emerged from the story of Lale Sokolov.

7 musicians who started their career at the Southbank Centre
Kae Tempest has short light brown hair and blue eyes is wearing a navy shirt looking to the left
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7 musicians who started their career at the Southbank Centre

How many of these artists were you lucky enough to see perform here?

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.

Every 27 September
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Every 27 September

Take a look back through our archive for one insignificant date and see the planning that goes into each and every event at a celebrated London arts venue.

Sara Pascoe: Sex, Power, Money
Sara Pascoe, comedian
Podcast

Sara Pascoe: Sex, Power, Money

Sara Pascoe discusses her book Sex, Power, Money with host of The Guilty Feminist Deborah Frances-White.

Malorie Blackman in conversation
 A woman in a blue patterned top and black lace shawl smiles brightly at the camera outdoors.
Podcast

Malorie Blackman in conversation

Former Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman joins Tobi Kyeremateng in conversation about becoming a writer and her Noughts & Crosses series.

Richard Ayoade in conversation
Podcast

Richard Ayoade in conversation

The actor, writer and director reflects on his award-winning films and comedy in conversation with Adam Buxton in this podcast, recorded in 2019.

Philippa Perry on parenthood and parent-child relationships
Philippa Perry
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Philippa Perry on parenthood and parent-child relationships

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