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.
Immerse yourself in an inspiring celebration of two of the most influential figures in American literature, Maya Angelou and James Baldwin. Dive into the lives and legacies of these two iconic friend…
Join Dr Asad Tarsin as he expertly navigates through the essential concepts and timeless wisdom gleaned from over 20 reputable authorities in Islam.
Being Muslim: A Practical Guide is meticulously cra…
Embark on a mesmerising journey through time and space with the electrifying debut novel from award-winning poet Joelle Taylor, The Night Alphabet.
A dazzlingly bold and original work, The Night Alp…
Join us for a 360° view of a book’s journey from the manuscript phase to the hands of readers.
Bringing together voices from the publishing world, we’ll talk through the process of finding an agent,…
“Some brains, through no fault of their own, pack a bag, turn the lights off and run away to the seaside the moment they are meant to be doing homework, paying bills or not putting the cat in the fri…
Join us for a captivating discussion as author, Jason Wright, teams up with Stephen Pritchard from the Blake Society to explore the transformative power of William Blake’s work in modern mental healt…
In the hands of artists and poets, books have taken a radically different form since the advent of the artist’s book in Paris in the early 20th century.
In this fascinating conversation, art histori…
Join us as host, Muhammad Jalal, meets Ahmed Paul Keeler to recount his fascinating life journey, from an idyllic childhood in Windsor to navigating trauma in English boarding schools, embracing mode…
Join us for a panel discussion on the rich heritage and contemporary resonance of Islamic art and architecture.
The panel includes Dr Silke Ackermann, Director of the History of Science Museum at the …
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion as we celebrate the enduring feminist legacy of Anne Brontë, a pioneering voice in Victorian literature, with Brontë scholar, Rose Gant, and Anne Brontë bio…
Join us for a thought-provoking panel event, showcasing the UK’s foremost cosy crime authors, including Katy Watson, JM Hall and Antony Johnston. These popular authors share a passionate love for the…
Join this fascinating conversation, we explore the historical, cultural and religious significance of one of the world’s oldest and most contested cities, which is holy to the three major Abrahamic f…
Join Professor Saeed Khan as he explores Orientalism as Said defined and described it and how it persists as a central component, explicitly or otherwise, in so many contemporary conversations.
In 19…
Join us for a compelling discussion on the ethics of documenting and reporting humanitarian crisis zones, exploring the fine line that journalists and filmmakers have to tread between help and harm.
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Join translator, Mahdi Lock, as he delves into Depression and Anxiety: The Causes and Treatment According to the Qur’an, promising an insightful exploration of these prevalent issues.
Loch will illu…
Join us for a discussion about this book’s huge legacy and what George Orwell would think about the state of today’s world.
Published in 1949, George Orwell’s famous dystopian novel, 1984, is one of …
The UK’s favourite vicar, Kate Bottley, returned to Bradford to share some life lessons.
She’s sat on a lot of sofas, drank a lot of tea, and garnered a lot of wisdom from the wonderful people she’s m…
Delve into the tumultuous origins and evolution of the Independent Labour Party, the working-class political movement born in Bradford in 1893. Through the captivating narratives of three central cha…
Join SherAli Tareen and co-panelists for a thought-provoking exploration of a complex and sensitive topic.
SherAli Tareen’s fascinating new book, Perilous Intimacies: Debating Hindu-Muslim Friendship…
WritersMosaic and Colin Grant will be joined by three award-winning authors: Chitra Ramaswamy, Ingrid Persaud, and Nicholas Rankin. Discussing the idea of memory and writing.