Guardian gaming night - Guardian Live event
Journalist Jordan Erica Webber hosts a panel to discuss taking games seriously, diversity, game-ifying love and new titles Firewatch and Fabulous Beasts. Contains strong language
Mar 03, 2016•1 hr 24 min
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Episodes
A Nation's Theatre looks at disability - Guardian Live event
Why do so many venues still find it hard to open doors to disabled artists and audiences? At a Guardian Live event in Wolverhampton, Lyn Gardner and a panel discuss the opportunities and obstacles
Feb 29, 2016•1 hr 26 min
The health gap - Guardian Live event
Sir Michael Marmot joins an expert panel to discusses the conclusions of his latest book, The Health Gap, on what the government should being doing to tackle the health inequality problem
Feb 18, 2016•1 hr 42 min
How do we pay for the NHS we want?
The NHS is under pressure like never before with junior doctors united against the introduction of a new contract. At a Guardian Live event, the Guardian’s deputy editor Paul Johnson asked an expert panel how the NHS can continue to strive for and deliver quality care
Feb 17, 2016•1 hr 32 min
John Irving in conversation with Jeanette Winterson - Guardian Live
At a Guardian Live event John Irving, one of America’s greatest living novelists, discusses his new book, Avenue of Mysteries, with author and professor of creative writing Jeanette Winterson
Feb 08, 2016•1 hr 8 min
Denis Goldberg on standing trial with Nelson Mandela - Guardian Live
Denis Goldberg is one of the last surviving defendants in the Rivonia Trial. At a Guardian Live event he joined Lord Joel Joffe, one of the lawyers who saved the ANC activists from the gallows, to share his extraordinary story
Jan 30, 2016•1 hr 37 min
This is the NHS - Guardian Live event
As part our month-long investigation into the NHS, columnist Polly Toynbee chaired a Guardian Live panel debate in London to discuss the challenges of working in our most vital public service
Jan 27, 2016•1 hr 22 min
Frederick Forsyth with Mark Lawson - Guardian Live event
To celebrate the publication of his autobiography The Outsider, Frederick Forsyth gives a rare public interview discussing his life as a bestselling novelist and Cold War spy
Jan 23, 2016•1 hr 28 min
A life in theatre with Antony Sher - Guardian Live podcast
One of the finest classical actors of his generation, Sir Antony Sher joined the Guardian’s Mark Lawson to discuss his life in theatre at a Guardian Live event in London
Jan 19, 2016•51 min
Is business action on climate change believable? - Guardian Live event
Are businesses still in denial about climate change or has the mood changed following the Paris talks? At a Guardian Live event, an expert panel question whether 2016 will be the year companies help kickstart a global movement to reduce climate emissions
Jan 14, 2016•1 hr 31 min
The ghost of Margaret Thatcher - Guardian Live event
Why are the left and right still so obsessed with Thatcher? At the Guardian’s Alternative Party Conference, Anne Perkins chairs a panel debate to ask why the former Tory leader remains such an enigma
Jan 13, 2016•53 min
Future of the union debate - Guardian Live event
Singer Billy Bragg takes on Spectator editor Fraser Nelson to decide whether Scotland should remain part of the UK. This Guardian Live and Soho Theatre event contains strong language
Jan 11, 2016•50 min
Bill Bryson on Notes from a Small Island – books podcast
As Bill Bryson returns to travel writing after 15 years with The Road to Little Dribbling, he joins John Mullan to discuss his voyages around the United Kingdom
Jan 08, 2016•38 min
Women in Westminster - Guardian Live event
With men still holding the majority of senior positions in parliament how do we get more women into the top jobs? At a Guardian Live event Zoe Williams asks what needs to happen to achieve gender equality in Westminster
Jan 08, 2016•52 min
Ian Rankin in Manchester - Guardian Live event
At a Guardian Live event in Manchester, the multi-award winning crime writer, Ian Rankin, discussed his sabbatical from writing and bringing much loved detective John Rebus out of retirement for his 20th novel, Even Dogs in the Wild
Jan 05, 2016•1 hr 27 min
The future of feminism - Guardian Live event
Feminism has more cultural power than ever – but what does this mean for women’s rights? At a Guardian Live debate chaired by broadcaster Jane Garvey, the panel discussed equality, responsibility and the meaning of the F word
Jan 04, 2016•1 hr 25 min
The future of football - Guardian Live event
Is the beautiful game in meltdown? At a Guardian Live event in London, Evan Davis chaired a panel of ex-players, writers and commentators to discuss money, diversity and corruption in football
Jan 01, 2016•1 hr 30 min
Burt Reynolds meets Hadley Freeman - Guardian Live event
To celebrate his autobiography But Enough About Me, veteran actor Burt Reynolds joins Hadley Freeman at a Guardian Live event to talk candidly about his career, Sinatra, Monroe and who would play him in the film of his life
Dec 31, 2015•1 hr 14 min
An evening with Marlon James - books podcast
Gangs, gay sex and pandering to the white woman. Man Booker prize winner Marlon James talks to Guardian books editor, Claire Armitstead, and answers audience questions at a Guardian Live event on A Brief History of Seven Killings
Dec 24, 2015•1 hr 35 min
London's housing crisis - Guardian Live event
With the London average house price hitting £500,000 can anyone but the most wealthy afford to live in the city? At a Guardian Live event, Evan Davis chaired a discussion on private landlords, developers, architecture and responsibility
Dec 23, 2015•1 hr 31 min
Is US policing out of control? - Guardian Live event
At a Guardian Live event in London, a panel of writers, historians and activists discuss the shocking deaths of US citizens by police officers. Did race play a role in the killings, and what can we do to stop them happening again?
Dec 19, 2015•1 hr 20 min
The new political age - Guardian Live event
With voters now being offered a clear choice between right and left, have we entered a new political age? At a Guardian Live/National Theatre event in London, economist and presenter Evan Davis chairs a lively discussion on the future of the political landscape
Dec 17, 2015•1 hr 36 min
How can DIY music attract mass audiences? - Guardian Live event
At a Guardian Live event in London, writer Kieran Yates chairs a panel discussing how DIY musicians can bring their talents to mass audiences. Contains strong language throughout
Dec 15, 2015•1 hr 15 min
Paris COP21: Can politics save the world? - Guardian Live event
At a Guardian Live event, a panel of climate thinkers and writers discussed whether the pledges by world leaders gathering in Paris for COP21, would be enough to escape catastrophic climate change
Dec 14, 2015•1 hr 33 min
The Paris attacks - Guardian Live event
Why did terrorists attack Paris and what now is the right course of action for Europe? At a Guardian Live event in London, an expert panel discussed the ramifications for France, Syria and the rest of the international community
Dec 11, 2015•1 hr 28 min
A life in theatre with David Hare - Guardian Live event
At a Guardian Live event in London, David Hare, a titan of British political theatre for over four decades, talks to Jonathan Freedland about politics, writing and his career in theatre. The event marks the publication of Hare’s memoir, The Blue Touch Paper.
Dec 04, 2015•1 hr 29 min
How hard is it to make it in the music industry? - Guardian Live event
At a Guardian Live event in London, journalist and Guardian music critic Jude Rogers chaired a panel of broadcasters, singers, musicians and authors to discuss class, music and opportunity
Dec 03, 2015•1 hr 35 min
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