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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…
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…
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…
Miranda Keeling: The Little Things
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- Miranda Keeling
The Twittersphere can be a stressful place, a treadmill of hype, self-promotion and loud complaints. Those searching for sanctuary, should flock to @MirandaKeeling, where an almost zen-like atmosphere prevails. She’s…
Rafe Offer, Sofar Sounds: A New Respect for Music
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- Rafe Ofer – Sofar Sounds
Sofar Sounds aka. ‘Songs From a Room’ began in London (where else!?) it’s an an innovative concept / World smashing musical movement dedicated to bringing the best new music to…
The First Female Fight Club
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- Anna Konda
Anna Konda is strongwoman, wrestler and kick-ass co-founder of Berlin’s Female Fight Club, a no-holds-barred society for women who want to scrap. In the four years since its inauguration, the…
Adventures in Modern Russia
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- Peter Pomerantsev
Peter Pomerantsev has gone where few producers dare tread: Russia. Throwing himself headlong into a world of bureaucracy, corruption and brutality, Peter accepted a job making documentaries for network TV…