Ekow Eshun: Meet the Strangers

In The Strangers, journalist, broadcaster, and curator Ekow Eshun challenges the public preconception of ‘the Black male as outsider’ with tender, insightful profiles of five fascinating men: 19th century playwright and Shakespearean actor Ira Aldridge, Arctic explorer Matthew Henson, psychiatrist and political philosopher Frantz Fanon, the great activist Malcolm X, and Justin Fashanu – the first openly gay professional footballer. Today, hear Eshun speaking with Irenosen Okojie, unpacking how their lives reveal unseen perspectives on Black art, culture, and history.

Categories: History, Non-fiction, Politics & Society

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How to Live a Meaningful Life

The 2025 Festival will also see the return of some of 2024’s most popular programme themes, including How to Live a Meaningful Life, guiding audiences new and deeper ways of creating connection, resilience and hope…

Why not try? Kerri Andrews & Roger Clough: Walking for Life Mon 18 Aug 10:15 - 11:15 Why not try? Rachel Cockerell & Joe Dunthorne: Comparing Notes Mon 11 Aug 15:00 - 16:00