And finally...

The outspoken film director renowned for his social-realist directing style, his socialist beliefs, and for turning down an OBE, talks to Amy Hall.

Filed in: Politics Society United Kingdom

Once on the FBI’s ‘most wanted’ list, the civil rights activist has no intention of slowing down. She talks to Frank Barat about her inspiration.

Filed in: Activism Race United States Women

The veteran journalist talks to Libby Powell about the dearth of tweeting Tuaregs, reporting war crimes and the scourge of guinea worm.

Filed in: Media

Inspiration, fears, and being drawn to Birmingham.

Indian shortlisted Booker prize author speaks to Amy Hall about inspiration (overrated) and constructing an off-world station for gun-lovers.

The renowned primatologist speaks to Sian Griffiths about hens, chimps and the indomitable human spirit.

Filed in: Animals

One of the greatest Arab poets of our time speaks to Giedre Steikunaite about creativity and consciousness.

Filed in: Culture Democracy Islam Poetry Religion

The artists from hip-hop group Foreign Beggars on street-rooted storytelling and why they won’t dumb down their music.

Filed in: Music Youth

Successful actor and would-be human rights lawyer Juliet Stevenson on the disgrace of locking up children, and the importance of good-story-telling.

Filed in: Film Human Rights Migration

The Faithless guitarist tells Giedre Steikunaite why all music is political.

Filed in: Music

The children’s author, poet and playwright reflects on London riots and the Pied Piper.

Filed in: Fiction