explore words discover worlds

About 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.

Publisher

Bradford Literature Festival

Category

arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

5 Apr 2023

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

185 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Great Art Explained with James Payne

   Join artist, curator and YouTube creator James Payne for a captivating, illustrated talk exploring the stories behind some of the world’s most famous artworks. Best known for his series Great Art Explained, Payne brought masterpieces to life through compelling storytelling and sharp insight. In this special event, he will guide audiences through the remarkable lives of the artists, the drama behind the paintings and the fascinating details that make these works so enduring. Expe...

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Jeremy Corbyn: The Gaza Tribunal

   Jeremy Corbyn and Professor Paul Rogers discuss the Gaza Tribunal and the growing debate around accountability, international law and the humanitarian consequences of conflict in Gaza. The conversation will reflect on the role of public testimony, political activism and legal scrutiny in shaping international awareness and response. Whilst exploring wider questions around justice, diplomacy and the responsibilities of the international community in moments of humanitarian cris...

3. 

   1 Oct 2026

   The Making of the Modern Middle East

   Saeed Khan, Meshael Al-Mannai and Hassan Abdein explore how the modern Middle East was shaped through empire and partition; the discussion considers how borders, external intervention and competing visions of political identity continue to shape the region today. Examining the legacy of the Sykes-Picot Agreement, mandate systems, nationalism and post-colonial state formation, this panel offers historical context for many of the conflicts, alliances and tensions that continue to define...

Who has been a guest on explore words discover worlds

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sairish Hussain
• Saeida Rouass
• Kasim Ali
• Lauren Beukes
• EJ Swift

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

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Quality

49

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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