Best Conway Hall Podcasts (2024)

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Robin Wall Kimmerer And Alice Vincent, Live at Conway Hall 1:15:02

11d ago1:15:02

1:15:02

Due to phenomenal demand, 5x15 has programmed an additional London event with leading author and ecologist Robin Wall Kimmerer. Don't miss the chance to hear this extraordinary writer share her unique perspectives on plants, ecology and the natural world. She will be in conversation with Alice Vincent- author of Rootbound- at Conway Hall on May 30t…

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Phil Donahue, Countess Diana Phipps Sternberg, Mary Gibby, Toumani Diabaté 27:38

14m ago27:38

27:38

Matthew Bannister on American TV host Phil Donahue – pioneer of the daytime talk show. Countess Diana Phipps Sternberg, the Czech born interior designer who was at the centre of a vibrant social scene in London during the swinging 60s. Professor Mary Gibby OBE, the botanist who specialised in the study and classification of ferns. Toumani Diabaté, …

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Lollie Barr - Dementia forces you to live in the moment 18:32

2h ago18:32

18:32

Journalist Lollie Barr made a critical decision when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease five years ago. Instead of shielding her mum from the world she decided to try and make her mother's life as enjoyable as possible, taking her on daily adventures, creating new memories, and truly live life in the moment. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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Episode 386, 8/18/24 1:41:46

41m ago1:41:46

1:41:46

There are classic country radio shows, and then there is Country Legends Jukebox. Longtime radio host Jay Dean plays you the classic country you love from George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, and others. Jay brings the listeners back to hear from artists that they may have forgotten about. We guarantee this show w…

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Susan Wojcicki, Lord Colwyn, Sir Ernest Hall, Mísia 27:51

37m ago27:51

27:51

Kirsty Lang on Susan Wojcicki, the first woman to lead a major company in Silicon Valley. Lord Colwyn, a jazz loving politician who cared passionately about improving the nation’s teeth. Sir Ernest Hall, a piano playing entrepreneur, who oversaw the regeneration of a former textile mill in Halifax. Mísia, the musician who found international acclai…

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Episode 385, 8/11/24 1:41:41

7d ago1:41:41

1:41:41

There are classic country radio shows, and then there is Country Legends Jukebox. Longtime radio host Jay Dean plays you the classic country you love from George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, and others. Jay brings the listeners back to hear from artists that they may have forgotten about. We guarantee this show w…

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Deborah Thomas - With age comes patience 24:56

22h ago24:56

24:56

She’s been at the helm of some of Australia’s glossiest mastheads (think Cleo, Mode, Elle, Women’s Weekly) and now steers the children’s cancer charity Camp Quality. Despite her remarkable skills Deborah Thomas has still felt the weight of the ‘age ceiling’. But age, she says, has gifted her with patience, empathy and a house full of friends and fa…

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Lord Fellowes, Professor Helen Whitwell, David Power, Irène Schweizer 27:44

4d ago27:44

27:44

Matthew Bannister on Lord Fellowes, who was private secretary to Queen Elizabeth during the 1990s. Professor Helen Whitwell, the forensic pathologist who inspired the central character in the TV series “Silent Witness”. David Power, the Irish businessman who co-founded one of the world’s biggest gambling companies – Paddy Power. Irène Schweizer, th…

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Episode 384, 8/4/24 1:41:45

15d ago1:41:45

1:41:45

There are classic country radio shows, and then there is Country Legends Jukebox. Longtime radio host Jay Dean plays you the classic country you love from George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, and others. Jay brings the listeners back to hear from artists that they may have forgotten about. We guarantee this show w…

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Simon Darcy - Ageism is rife in the tourism industry 22:35

19d ago22:35

22:35

Baby Boomers did a lot for the travel industry when they kickstarted the ‘backpacking’ movement back in the 60s and 70s. But does the travel industry still welcome Boomers? With higher travel insurance than other age groups, and some hotels actively preventing people over 60 booking rooms, it would seem not. Simon Darcy specialises in inclusive org…

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Edna O’Brien, Sir Kenneth Grange, Ewy Rosqvist, John Mayall 27:51

11d ago27:51

27:51

John Wilson on Edna O’Brien, one of Ireland’s greatest writers. In a career spanning over 60 years she wrote 17 novels and many short stories, plays and essays. Sir Kenneth Grange, the prolific designer whose works included the Kenwood Chef, the parking meter and the Intercity 125 train. Groundbreaking Swedish rally driver Ewy Rosqvist. The British…

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Jaslyn Hall - Happy, happy, happy ... dead. That's how I roll. 23:44

24d ago23:44

23:44

Retreating to an exotic Caribbean island sounds like a dream retirement plan for many, but for Jaslyn Hall it's a homecoming. Originally born in Barbados, Jaslyn introduced Australians to global beats with her world music show on triple j in the 1990s. Now she wakes at 4.30 every morning to begin her exercise regime, and then gets started on writin…

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Episode 383, 072824 1:41:44

15d ago1:41:44

1:41:44

There are classic country radio shows, and then there is Country Legends Jukebox. Longtime radio host Jay Dean plays you the classic country you love from George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, and others. Jay brings the listeners back to hear from artists that they may have forgotten about. We guarantee this show w…

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall On How To Eat 30 Plants A Week 59:07

15d ago59:07

59:07

5x15 is delighted to announce a special event in June with beloved chef, writer and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Hugh will be speaking with cross-bench peer and 5x15 co-founder Rosie Boycott about food, health, and his new book How to Eat 30 Plants a Week.Leading nutritionists have confirmed that when it comes to eating plants, diversit…

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Dr Mildred Stahlman, Ray Reardon, Val McIver, Eddie Spence 27:48

29d ago27:48

27:48

Matthew Bannister on Dr Mildred Stahlman, the American paediatrician whose discovery helped to improve the outcomes of premature babies around the world. Ray Reardon, the former miner and police officer who was a World Snooker Champion six times. Val McIver, the Scottish local councillor who campaigned to set up the University of the Highlands and …

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George Monbiot On The Invisible Doctrine 1:01:10

18d ago1:01:10

1:01:10

Join 5x15 for an explosive online event with leading writer and thinker George Monbiot on his #1 Sunday Times bestseller The Invisible Doctrine in conversation with Rosie Boycott.How can you fight something if you don’t know it exists?We live under an ideology that preys on every aspect of our lives: our education and our jobs; our healthcare and o…

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Episode 382, 7/21/24 1:41:43

30d ago1:41:43

1:41:43

There are classic country radio shows, and then there is Country Legends Jukebox. Longtime radio host Jay Dean plays you the classic country you love from George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, and others. Jay brings the listeners back to hear from artists that they may have forgotten about. We guarantee this show w…

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Rachel Ward - It's all about regeneration 22:40

23d ago22:40

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After turning sixty many of us start thinking about how to wind down a little in life and rid ourselves of some of the stresses of full-time work. But actor and director Rachel Ward decided her sixties was the perfect time to launch a new career. She pivoted to farming and is now immersed in the world of regeneration. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Dr Ruth Westheimer, Mike Corfield, Shelley Duvall, Veronica Smith 27:51

1M ago27:51

27:51

Matthew Bannister on Dr Ruth Westheimer who offered frank advice about sex on TV and radio. Mike Corfield, the conservator who developed new methods of preserving archaeological artefacts in the places where they were discovered. Shelley Duvall, the actor who worked closely with Robert Altman, played Wendy in The Shining and Michal Palin’s star-cro…

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Episode 381, 7/14/24 1:41:44

28d ago1:41:44

1:41:44

There are classic country radio shows, and then there is Country Legends Jukebox. Longtime radio host Jay Dean plays you the classic country you love from George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, and others. Jay brings the listeners back to hear from artists that they may have forgotten about. We guarantee this show w…

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Maggie Beer - We need to create aged care “homes", not centres or facilities 17:32

30d ago17:32

17:32

Maggie Beer is a bloody champion! For years she’s been encouraging and teaching Australians how to source and prepare tasty, and healthy, fresh food. Now she’s on a mission – a Big Mission - to improve the food in aged care homes. Thanks Maggie! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Angela Catterns & Ian Rogerson

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Dr Richard Taylor, Jack Rowell, Claudia Williams, Christophe Deloire 27:49

1M ago27:49

27:49

Matthew Bannister on Dr Richard Taylor, the retired hospital consultant who became the independent MP for Wyre Forest. Jack Rowell, the rugby coach who transformed the fortunes of Bath and took England to the World Cup semi-finals. The artist Claudia Williams, who painted large scale canvases including images of women and children who lost their ho…

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Episode 380, 7/7/24 1:41:45

2M ago1:41:45

1:41:45

There are classic country radio shows, and then there is Country Legends Jukebox. Longtime radio host Jay Dean plays you the classic country you love from George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, and others. Jay brings the listeners back to hear from artists that they may have forgotten about. We guarantee this show w…

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Frank Duckworth, Leah Levin, Professor Mary-Lou Pardue, Joss Naylor 27:44

1M ago27:44

27:44

Matthew Bannister on Frank Duckworth, the statistician whose name will forever be associated with the Duckworth-Lewis method of calculating scores for rain affected cricket matches. Leah Levin, who campaigned to overturn miscarriages of justice and gain reparations for victims of torture. Professor Mary-Lou Pardue, the eminent biologist who fought …

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Episode 379, 6/30/24 1:41:45

2M ago1:41:45

1:41:45

There are classic country radio shows, and then there is Country Legends Jukebox. Longtime radio host Jay Dean plays you the classic country you love from George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, and others. Jay brings the listeners back to hear from artists that they may have forgotten about. We guarantee this show w…

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Episode 378, 6/23/24 1:41:46

2M ago1:41:46

1:41:46

There are classic country radio shows, and then there is Country Legends Jukebox. Longtime radio host Jay Dean plays you the classic country you love from George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, and others. Jay brings the listeners back to hear from artists that they may have forgotten about. We guarantee this show w…

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Sir Oliver Popplewell, Lynn Conway, Tony Bramwell, Francoise Hardy 27:49

2M ago27:49

27:49

Kirsty Lang on the Judge and cricketer Sir Oliver Popplewell. His godson Stephen Fry pays tribute. The computer pioneer and transgender advocate Lynn Conway. The music mogul and friend to the Fab Four Tony Bramwell. One of France’s best loved singer song-writers Francoise Hardy. Interviewee: Stephen FryInterviewee: Charles RogersInterviewee: Roag B…

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282: MMATA: George The Chef (feat George The Poet) 1:08:08

2M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

And Kelechi's back! Not really! Enjoy this interview with George The Poet recorded for Meet Me At The Altar, discussing his new book 'Track Record' To listen to more of the brilliant new podcast by joining Keleidoscope via kelechiokafor.comBy Say Your Mind

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Episode 377, 6/16/24 1:41:44

2M ago1:41:44

1:41:44

There are classic country radio shows, and then there is Country Legends Jukebox. Longtime radio host Jay Dean plays you the classic country you love from George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, and others. Jay brings the listeners back to hear from artists that they may have forgotten about. We guarantee this show w…

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Episode 376, 6/9/24 1:41:44

3M ago1:41:44

1:41:44

There are classic country radio shows, and then there is Country Legends Jukebox. Longtime radio host Jay Dean plays you the classic country you love from George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, and others. Jay brings the listeners back to hear from artists that they may have forgotten about. We guarantee this show w…

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5x15 Presents: Robin Wall Kimmerer, Live at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

5x15 is delighted to announce an exclusive event with leading author Robin Wall Kimmerer, in the beautiful setting of Kew Gardens.Robin Wall Kimmerer's internationally bestselling books, Braiding Sweetgrass and Gathering Moss, not only teach us about the biology of different organisms, but show us other ways of living in the world. It is through ce…

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Nora Cortiñas, Belinda Belville, John Burnside, Roger Corman 26:52

2M ago26:52

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Matthew Bannister on Nora Cortiñas, a founding member of Argentina’s “Mothers of the Disappeared” campaign group. Her son Gustavo was 24 when he was arrested by the country’s right-wing dictatorship. He was never seen again. Belinda Bellville, the fashion designer who dressed every female member of the royal family apart from Queen Elizabeth. Her b…

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Episode 375, 6/2/24 1:41:45

2M ago1:41:45

1:41:45

There are classic country radio shows, and then there is Country Legends Jukebox. Longtime radio host Jay Dean plays you the classic country you love from George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, and others. Jay brings the listeners back to hear from artists that they may have forgotten about. We guarantee this show w…

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Lauren Child On Smile 14:56

2M ago14:56

14:56

Lauren Child is an English children’s author and illustrator best known for her book series the Charlie and Lola picture books, which were adapted into a BAFTA-winning children’s television show, and the Clarice Bean series, which has sold over 7 million copies and won legions of fans over the world who have grown up with Clarice. Child won the ann…

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Richard M Sherman, Professor Wendy James CBE , Morgan Spurlock, June Mendoza OBE 27:50

3M ago27:50

27:50

Matthew Bannister on Richard M Sherman who teamed up with his brother Robert to write some of Disney’s best loved songs. Professor Wendy James CBE, the anthropologist who studied the Uduk tribes of Sudan. June Mendoza OBE, the portrait painter whose subjects included members of the Royal Family, Prime Ministers and celebrities. Morgan Spurlock, the…

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Dorian Lynskey On Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About The End Of The World 15:08

2M ago15:08

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Dorian Lynskey writes about music, film, books and politics for publications including The Guardian, The Observer, the New Statesman, GQ, Billboard, Empire, and Mojo. His first book was 33 Revolutions Per Minute: A History of Protest Songs. A study of thirty-three pivotal songs with a political message, it was NME's Book of the Year and a 'Music Bo…

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Episode 374, 5/26/24 1:41:44

3M ago1:41:44

1:41:44

There are classic country radio shows, and then there is Country Legends Jukebox. Longtime radio host Jay Dean plays you the classic country you love from George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, and others. Jay brings the listeners back to hear from artists that they may have forgotten about. We guarantee this show w…

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Clover Stroud On The Giant On The Skyline 14:45

3M ago14:45

14:45

Clover Stroud is a writer and journalist, writing regularly for The Sunday Times, The Guardian and The Saturday and Sunday Telegraph, among others. She also hosts a popular podcast called Tiny Acts of Bravery. Her first book, The Wild Other, was shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize. Her critically acclaimed second book, My Wild and Sleepless Nights…

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Sir Tony O'Reilly, President Ebrahim Raisi, Penny Simkin, Professor Alasdair Geddes 27:50

3M ago27:50

27:50

Matthew Bannister on The Irish rugby star and businessman Sir Tony O’Reilly. He made billions but ended up bankrupt. The hardline President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi. Penny Simkin, who championed the role of birth doulas to help mothers during and after labour. Professor Alasdair Geddes, the infectious diseases expert who diagnosed the world’s last ev…

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Johann Hari On Magic Pill 16:45

3M ago16:45

16:45

Johann Hari is the author of three previous internationally bestselling books, translated into 40 languages. His TED talks have been viewed over 80 million times, and his work has been praised by a broad range of people, from Oprah to Noam Chomsky to Joe Rogan, Elton John, Hillary Clinton and Steven Bartlett. He was also the executive producer of a…

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Episode 373, 5/19/24 1:41:44

3M ago1:41:44

1:41:44

There are classic country radio shows, and then there is Country Legends Jukebox. Longtime radio host Jay Dean plays you the classic country you love from George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, and others. Jay brings the listeners back to hear from artists that they may have forgotten about. We guarantee this show w…

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Dame Shirley Conran, Doreen Massey, Beverley LaHaye, Steve Albini 27:48

3M ago27:48

27:48

Matthew Bannister on Dame Shirley Conran, the journalist and author best known for her books “Superwoman” and “Lace”. Baroness Doreen Massey, the educator and former director of the Family Planning Association Beverly LaHaye the founder of Concerned Women of America who campaigned to stop the Equal Rights Amendment. Steve Albini, the controversial …

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Episode 372, 5/12/24 1:41:42

3M ago1:41:42

1:41:42

There are classic country radio shows, and then there is Country Legends Jukebox. Longtime radio host Jay Dean plays you the classic country you love from George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, and others. Jay brings the listeners back to hear from artists that they may have forgotten about. We guarantee this show w…

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Anne Dagg, Ross Anderson, Cecil Murray, Kris Hallenga 27:45

3M ago27:45

27:45

Matthew Bannister on Anne Dagg, the Canadian biologist known as The Woman Who Loves Giraffes for her lifelong study of the animals. Professor Ross Anderson, the computer scientist who was a leading expert on data protection and online security. Reverend Cecil Murray, the pastor of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles who play…

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Episode 371, 5/5/24 1:41:43

3M ago1:41:43

1:41:43

There are classic country radio shows, and then there is Country Legends Jukebox. Longtime radio host Jay Dean plays you the classic country you love from George Jones, Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, and others. Jay brings the listeners back to hear from artists that they may have forgotten about. We guarantee this show w…

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Suzi Ronson On Me And Mr Jones 16:32

3M ago16:32

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5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each.Suzi Ronson is an author, songwriter, and former hairdresser and stylist. At fifteen, she left school and enrolled in the Evelyn Paget College of Hair and Beauty, going on to become Davi…

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C.J.Sansom, Olga Fikotová-Connolly, Dr Jenny Vaughan OBE, Sir Andrew Davies 27:49

3M ago27:49

27:49

Matthew Bannister on an author, a campaigner, an Olympic medallist, a conductorBy BBC Radio 4

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Andrew O’Hagan On Caledonian Road 12:39

3M ago12:39

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5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each.Andrew O’Hagan is one of the most exciting and serious chroniclers of our times. Born in Glasgow, he has been nominated for the Booker Prize three times, was voted one of Granta’s Best o…

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Episode 370, 4/28/24 1:41:43

4M ago1:41:43

1:41:43

Episode 370, 4/28/24 by Country Legends JukeboxBy Country Legends Jukebox

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Dr Agnes Arnold-Forster On Nostalgia: A Biography 12:16

4M ago12:16

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5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each.Dr Agnes Arnold-Forster has worked at McGill University, at the Centre for the History of Emotions at Queen Mary University of London and as a visiting researcher at the Max Planck Centr…

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