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Steve Valentino: How to Make a Wrestler

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• Steve Valentino

Steve takes us on a very personal journey, from incredible high’s to unbearable lows of his wrestling career: from childhood, to the present day. His is a lesson in passion,…

Dame Jenni Murray: A History of Britain in 21 Women

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• Dame Jenni Murray

Dame Jenni’s talk is a polite yet passionate fingers up to history’s attempts to silence women, on the very week Millicent Fawcett’s statue was unveiled on parliament square. Jenni began…

Wilfrid Wood: Back to the Drawing Board

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• Wilfrid Wood

Wilfrid presents a fascinating insight into his life, craft and influences; from his dad’s scientific illustrations, to Betty Swanwick’s coughing parrot. He takes us on a journey into his past…

Rhian Lewis: Blockchains, Machines for Trust

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• Rhian Lewis

With zero jargon, accessible language and a visible passion, Rhian discussed the revolutionary potential of blockchain technology and it’s wide reaching applications. She also sets down the foundations of money…

Carla Valentine: Life and Death Behind Mortuary Doors

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• Carla Valentine

In this fascinating talk, Carla truly lives up to her ‘Doyenne of Death’ persona, by giving us a fascinating insight into her work. From dispelling myths (hair DOESN’T grow after…

Paul Basset Davies: The Writer’s Journey (and how to avoid it)

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• Paul Bassett Davies

In this hilarious encounter, Paul discusses the writer’s journey, with practical as well as not-so-practical advise for anyone who has, or, might be planning to, make writing a part of…

Sir Nigel Shadbolt: Ai Myth and Reality

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• Sir Nigel Shadbolt

Nigel is one of the world’s leading scholars in the field of artificial intelligence. Beyond exploring A.I. from a technological standpoint, his work also considers some of the broader, philosophical…

Howard Marks: Nice Memories

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• Howard Marks

Howard Marks (AKA Mr. Nice) presided over one of the most notorious drug empires in recent generations. While petty dealers fretted over ounces and pounds, Howard oversaw a 30 tonne…

Mr Bingo: Hate Mail

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• Mr Bingo

In this genius talk, Mr Bingo guides us through his wonderful world – sharing some of his hobbies (collecting weird postcard), talking about stuff he doesn’t like (extensive list), spitting…

Asifa Lahore: The Boy Behind the Burqa

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• Asifa Lahore

In this entertaining, yet highly personal talk, Asifa discusses her journey into drag – via mosques, arranged marriages and even death threats. Despite all these experiences, it was the need…

SCOTTEE: I’ve Been Radicalised

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• Scottee

It’s rare for Scottee to give a lecture, but took to the stage following an incident where a group of men hurling abuse at him. What starts as a lighthearted…