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Bradford Literature Festival

Expand your horizons with "explore words discover worlds", the podcast that brings the world of Bradford Literature Festival to your ears. From the classics to the cutting edge, we"ll introduce you to the most exciting and thought-provoking authors, poets, and thinkers.

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62:57

S2 EP16: Reza Aslan - An American Martyr in Persia

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2023/11/29

In this episode, New York Times bestselling author Reza Aslan discusses his book, An American Martyr in Persia, unveiling the extraordinary story of Howard Baskerville, a Christian missionary from South Dakota. Baskerville joined Persian students in their fight for democracy during the 1907 revolution, where his death inspired a transformation in Iran's political landscape.

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60:32

S2 EP15: In Conversation Vasay Chaudhry

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2023/11/22

In this episode, we welcome one of Pakistan's most beloved and multifaceted public figures, Vasay Chaudhry.

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65:04

S2 EP14: The Birth of the Middle East

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2023/11/15

In this episode, Eugene Rogan, the Professor of Modern Middle Eastern History at the University of Oxford, and Gardner Thompson, author of Legacy of Empire, shed light on the intricate impact of Western powers on the political and social landscape of the modern Middle East.Exploring the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the subsequent actions of colonial powers like Britain and France, our panel delves into how their interventions shaped artificial nation states, often disregarding ethnic,

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74:41

S2 EP13: The Ottoman Empire - From Conquest to Collapse

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2023/11/08

In this episode, we explore the reasons behind the rapid expansion of the Ottoman Empire, including its military conquests, political organisation, and relative religious tolerance, as well as the challenges and weaknesses that led to its eventual decline.

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60:33

S2 EP12: 20 Years of the Good Friday Agreement

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2023/11/01

It has been 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement helped bring peace to Northern Ireland, but how stable is that peace today? Join David Donoghue and Kerri Ní Dochartaigh as they discuss the legacy of this historic deal and what it means to the people of Northern Ireland and their future.

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62:34

S2 EP11: Tiger Work - Ben Okri In Conversation

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2023/10/25

In this episode, Ben Okri, one of the foremost writers of our age, as he tackles the biggest existential challenge facing the world today, climate change.

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55:23

S2 EP10: The World in 2030 with Professor Paul Rogers

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2023/10/18

In this episode, we explore what the world will look like in 2030. Professor Paul Rogers discusses how the 21st century is already shaping up to be arguably the most tumultuous in human history, and we’re not even a quarter of the way through it.Recorded live at the 2023 Bradford Literature Festival, this episode looks at global issues including climate change, political instability, and economic inequality, as well as the role that technology and innovation can play in creating a brighter

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55:39

S2 EP9: Baby Does a Runner - Anita Rani In Conversation

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2023/10/11

In this episode, broadcaster and writer, Anita Rani shares details about her debut novel, ‘Baby Does a Runner’, which follows the story of a woman who seemingly has everything until a chance discovery of love letters between her grandfather and another woman takes her on a journey of self-discovery.

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54:13

S2 EP8: Unearthing Urdu Poetry

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2023/10/04

Urdu poetry has a long tradition with many different forms and is an important part of the culture of South Asia. In this episode, spoken entirely in Urdu, Bradford-based Urdu poet Tasneem Hassan will discuss her writing and inspiration.

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61:36

S2 EP7: Val McDermid - Queen of Crime

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2023/09/27

In this episode, we delve into life and work of one of the most successful crime writers in the world, Val McDermid. She’s joined by host Abir Mukherjee to discuss her 35-year career and selling a staggering 18.5 million books around the world.

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46:59

S2 EP6: The Vagina Dialogues

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2023/09/20

In this episode, we’re joined by special guests and contributors of V: An Empowering Celebration of the Vulva and Vagina, a ground-breaking debut by Florence Schechter. Our guests include Hafsa Qureshi, Hafsa Qureshi and Eliza Rainbow.

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64:49

S2 EP5: Dispatches from the Diaspora - Gary Younge In...

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2023/09/13

In this episode, Gary Younge reflects on witnessing some of modern history’s biggest moments, including joining revellers during Obama’s victory and entering New Orleans days after Hurricane Katrina, to interviewing Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Maya Angelou and Stormzy.

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48:45

S2 EP4 - Sebastian Faulks In Conversation

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2023/09/06

In this episode, we hear from, Sebastian Faulks, one of our greatest writers and author of a string of bestselling books including Birdsong and Charlotte Gray.

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61:28

S2 EP3: Three Worlds - Avi Shlaim In Conversation

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2023/08/30

In this episode, we hear acclaimed Israeli-British historian Avi Shlaim, about his unique memoir from the lost world of Arab-Jews. He was just five years old when antisemitic violence following the 1948 Arab-Israeli War forced his family to flee their beloved Iraq to live in a newly-created Israel.

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43:19

S2 EP2: Sir Michael Palin in Conversation

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2023/08/23

In this episode, we delve into the travels of Sir Michael Palin, a Monty Python star who has gone onto establish himself as a talented actor, writer and presenter. He joins hosts Saeed Khan to discuss his latest journey to Iraq where he got a sense of what life is like in a region of the world that has witnessed bloodshed and destruction.

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51:29

S2 EP1: Stuart Maconie - The Full English

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2023/08/16

In this episode, broadcaster, writer and journalist, Stuart Maconie, will take you on a journey through our towns and their rich array of characters, exploring some of the familiar, and not so familiar, corners of our national psyche.

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64:48

S1 EP18: The Lament of the Reed

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2023/08/09

This episode is an insight into one of the most quoted and studied poems in Muslim tradition, ‘The Lament of the Reed’. The essence of Rumi’s manuscript Mathnavi is contained in this poem, which describes the anguish of the reed upon being separated from the reed bed, a metaphor for the sorrow that the soul feels when separated from the Divine.

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62:03

S1 EP17: How to Solve a Crime

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2023/08/02

Join us as this expert-led panel discussion delves into the world of crime-solving beyond the pages of your favourite books and TV shows. Find out how to solve a crime with world-leading, front-line forensics Professor Angela Gallop, the author of 'How to Solve a Crime: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Forensics', and Niamh Nic Daeid, director of the award-winning Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science. Chaired by Aaqil Ahmed, this discussion explores the importance of impartial evidence in

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66:32

S1 EP16: How Religion Evolved

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2023/07/26

In this episode, we explore the topic of religion with Professor Robin Dunbar, Emeritus Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Oxford. He joins host Aaqil Ahmed, former Head of Religion and Ethics at the BBC, to discuss the evolutionary purpose of spiritual thought, the endurance of religion in an increasingly secular world, and the human impulse to believe.

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S1 EP15: The Escape Artists - Jonathan Freedland In...

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2023/07/19

In this episode, take a trip back to April 1944 when Rudolf Vrba and Fred Wetzler became the first Jews ever to escape Auschwitz. After grappling with electrified fences, dodging watchtowers and evading the eagle-eyed SS with their vicious guard dogs in order to secure their freedom, Vrba then began work on his next task - to reveal the horrors of the Holocaust via an eyewitness report that ultimately reached presidents, prime ministers and the Pope – and saved over 20,000 lives.

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