explore words discover worlds
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 127
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
S2 EP9: Baby Does a Runner - Anita Rani In Conversation
S2 EP8: Unearthing Urdu Poetry
S2 EP7: Val McDermid - Queen of Crime
S2 EP6: The Vagina Dialogues
S2 EP5: Dispatches from the Diaspora - Gary Younge In Conversation
S2 EP4 - Sebastian Faulks In Conversation
S2 EP3: Three Worlds - Avi Shlaim In Conversation
S2 EP2: Sir Michael Palin in Conversation
In this episode, we delve into the travels of Sir Michael Palin, a Monty Python star who has gone onto establish himself as a talented actor, writer and presenter. He joins hosts Saeed Khan to discus…
S2 EP1: Stuart Maconie - The Full English
In this episode, broadcaster, writer and journalist, Stuart Maconie, will take you on a journey through our towns and their rich array of characters, exploring some of the familiar, and not so famili…
S1 EP18: The Lament of the Reed
This episode is an insight into one of the most quoted and studied poems in Muslim tradition, ‘The Lament of the Reed’. The essence of Rumi’s manuscript Mathnavi is contained in this poem, which desc…
S1 EP17: How to Solve a Crime
Join us as this expert-led panel discussion delves into the world of crime-solving beyond the pages of your favourite books and TV shows. Find out how to solve a crime with world-leading, front-line …
S1 EP16: How Religion Evolved
In this episode, we explore the topic of religion with Professor Robin Dunbar, Emeritus Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Oxford. He joins host Aaqil Ahmed, former Head of Rel…
S1 EP15: The Escape Artists - Jonathan Freedland In Conversation
In this episode, take a trip back to April 1944 when Rudolf Vrba and Fred Wetzler became the first Jews ever to escape Auschwitz. After grappling with electrified fences, dodging watchtowers and evad…
S1 EP14: Inspired by the Brontës
In this episode, we explore the legacy of one of Yorkshire's most famous literary families - the Brontës. We are joined by a panel of accomplished authors who share their thoughts on how the Brontës'…
S1 EP13: Confucius Says - The Man Behind the Myths
In today's thought-provoking episode, we delve into the life and times of China's greatest philosopher, Confucius. Author Jonathan Clements outlines the life and times of China’s greatest philosopher…
S1 EP12: Eyes Wide Shut
In this episode, we delve into the complex topics of #MeToo, sexual violence, and the liberation and pitfalls of speaking out against abuses of power. Exploring two gripping novels: Complicit by Winn…
S1 EP11: What Does Ukraine Mean for European and Global Security?
In this episode Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford, and a regular contributor on global security for open Democracy talks about the life-changing impact of…
S1 EP10: The Last Prince of Bengal - A Family’s Journey from an Indian Palace to the Australian Outback
In this episode, travel from an Indian palace to the Australian Outback with author and academic Lyn Innes. In her book, The Last Prince of Bengal, Lyn shares the incredible true story of her royal a…
S1 EP9: Shaykh Yahya Rhodus - Book of Contemplation
Join acclaimed scholar Shaykh Yahya Rhodus, founding director of Al-Maqasid, an Islamic seminary in Pennsylvania, for a discussion of al-Ghazali and Aristotle.
S1 EP8: Joanne Harris In Conversation
This episode takes us into the mysterious world of Joanne Harris, the author of the UK bestseller, Chocolat. Discussing her latest work, A Narrow Door, a gripping whodunnit that explores the lengths …