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    The BBC Broadcaster and journalist discusses his political thriller The Burning Ground

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    Susan Neiman

    The American philosopher on confronting the evils of the past and what we can learn

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Adam Scovell
Thu 22 August 2019
18:30 - 19:30
Spike Island
Price: £5/ £3
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Novel Writers: Adam Scovell

Mothlight

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Gentleman Jack
Fri 30 August 2019
19:00 - 21:00
Bristol Old Vic
Fully Booked
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Gentleman Jack & Extraordinary Women

Sally Wainwright, Anne Choma, O'Hooley & Tidow

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The Bristol Festival of Ideas aims to stimulate people’s minds and passions with an inspiring programme of discussion and debate throughout the year. Read more

Stephanie Flanders Talk, Festival of Economics 2017, Bristol

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Simran Hans
Thu 25 July 2019

Philip French Memorial Lecture

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Paul Collier
Wed 26 June 2019

Does Capitalism Have a Future?

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FoI at Waterstones/

Nathan Filer credit Emily Parker
Wed 19 June 2019

Heartland: Finding and Losing Schizophrenia

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Tue 18 June 2019

What is it like to be a refugee?

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RT @fuster_julie: Preparing for a discussion with @AdamScovell about "Mothlight" at @_SpikeIsland tonight (Bristol / 6.30pm). Adam wrote th…
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This is a fine tribute to Richard Williams by Peter Lord. Sums up the man we knew in the best way possible - as a g… https://t.co/Q8uObNqAGF
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New street art in Bath celebrates local culture: https://t.co/GBZt9c8EZ9
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