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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.

Nikki Giovanni at Poetry international
Nikki Giovanni on stage at Southbank Centre in discussion with Bridget Minamore
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Nikki Giovanni at Poetry international

Listen to the legendary poet and activist Nikki Giovanni live in conversation with Bridget Minamore, recorded at our 2019 Poetry International.

Granta Best of Young British Novelists 2013: what happened next?
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Granta Best of Young British Novelists 2013: what happened next?

Ever wonder what happened to the 20 writers on Granta’s list of Best of Young British Novelists, 2013? Wonder no more.

Max Porter: 'I feel wildly lucky to do this for a living’
Max porter wears a blue workman's jacket buttoned up to the collar and looks straight at camera. In the background are polaroid images and sketchings.
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Max Porter: 'I feel wildly lucky to do this for a living’

Author Max Porter talks about his novel Shy in this 2023 interview ahead of a special reading/performance of the work here at the Southbank Centre.

Eleanor Catton on Birnam Wood and returning to the page from the screen
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Eleanor Catton on Birnam Wood and returning to the page from the screen

Author Eleanor Catton discusses her third novel Birnam Wood, in this short interview from March 2023.

Zanib Mian on becoming a writer and the relatability of Planet Omar
Children's author Zanib Mian smiling at the camera in a head piece
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Zanib Mian on becoming a writer and the relatability of Planet Omar

Children’s author Zanib Mian discusses her successful Planet Omar series and offers some top tips in this 2023 interview.

Bret Easton Ellis: 9 things you might not have known
Portrait of Bret Easton Ellis
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Bret Easton Ellis: 9 things you might not have known

A look at Bret Easton Ellis, author of American Psycho, Less Than Zero and now The Shards, ahead of his 2023 appearance here at the Southbank Centre.

The book that changed my world
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The book that changed my world

Guy Gunaratne, Joelle Taylor, Josh Widdicombe, Nova Reid, Jessie Greengrass, Sheen Patel and Elias Jashen share notable books.

Poet Arji Manuelpillai on inspiration, influences and Improvised Explosive Device
The poet Arji Manuelpillai standing in a musical studio, he wears a brightly coloured flowery shirt and is raising his hands in the air
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Poet Arji Manuelpillai on inspiration, influences and Improvised Explosive Device

Poet Arji Manuelpillai talks about his debut collection Mutton Rolls in this 2022 interview ahead of an appearance at our London Literature Festival.

James Cahill and Gurnaik Johal on publishing their first books
The author James Cahill faces the camera whilst standing in front of a wall; the author Gurnaik Johal stands side on in front of an interior wall and looks to camera
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James Cahill and Gurnaik Johal on publishing their first books

Authors James Cahill and Gurnaik Johal discuss their debut books, Tiepolo Blue and We Move in this 2022 interview.

Hilary Mantel on The Mirror and The Light and completing a trilogy
Author Hilary Mantel reclines on a chaise longue, behind her are shelves filled with books
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Hilary Mantel on The Mirror and The Light and completing a trilogy

The Booker-winning author of Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies discusses her trilogy’s third novel, The Mirror and The Light in this 2020 interview.

Rylan: 8 of his most memorable moments
Portrait of Rylan in a black suit and white shirt
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Rylan: 8 of his most memorable moments

A look at television presenter and reality TV star Rylan’s best and most enduring moments.