The Mercenary River, with Nick Higham

The Mercenary River, with Nick Higham

Nick Higham is a journalist and author known to TV viewers in the UK as a former correspondent for BBC News and also as regular host of its literary interview show: Meet the Author. His new book, The Mercenary River: Private Greed, Public Good, A History of London's Water, tells the story of a resource in the city many take for granted. But the flow of water, like any natural resource, has often been fiercely contested, diverted and exploited by profiteers in London over the centuries. Our host for this discussion is the author of books including As Kingfishers Catch Fire and Winchelsea, Alex Preston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Power of Good Conversation, with Jefferson Fisher (Part One)

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Sotheby's Talks | Shakespeare: A Man For All Time, with Tracy-Ann Oberman

On today’s episode, an episode from our friends at Sotheby's, exploring the world of Shakespeare. Sam Leith, author, journalist and literary editor of The Spectator, will be joined by Emma Smith, Prof...

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In June 2024, Nvidia became the most valuable corporation on Earth. In Stephen Witt’s new book ‘The Thinking Machine’ he chronicles the astonishing story of how a designer of videogame equipment conq...

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An Evening with Adam Buxton and Caitlin Moran (Part Two)

*** Click here to see the photograph referred to in the podcast introduction: https://www.intelligencesquared.com/events/an-evening-with-adam-buxton *** --- Adam Buxton is a comedian, writer, podcas...

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An Evening with Adam Buxton and Caitlin Moran (Part One)

*** Click here to see the photograph referred to in the podcast introduction: https://www.intelligencesquared.com/events/an-evening-with-adam-buxton *** --- Adam Buxton is a comedian, writer, podcas...

7 Jun 202535min

How has resistance shaped Britain? With Steve McQueen (Part Two)

How has resistance shaped Britain? With Steve McQueen (Part Two)

Steve McQueen is one of Britain’s most acclaimed filmmakers and artists. He is the recipient of the Academy Award for Best Picture, two BAFTA Awards, the Caméra d’Or, a Golden Globe, and the Turner Pr...

5 Jun 202537min

How has resistance shaped Britain? With Steve McQueen (Part One)

How has resistance shaped Britain? With Steve McQueen (Part One)

Steve McQueen is one of Britain’s most acclaimed filmmakers and artists. He is the recipient of the Academy Award for Best Picture, two BAFTA Awards, the Caméra d’Or, a Golden Globe, and the Turner Pr...

3 Jun 202535min

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Understanding Xi: Is China’s President a Threat to the World? (Part Two)

This event is part of our ⁠Age of the Strongman⁠ series. ⁠Click here⁠ to see the other events in the series. President Xi Jinping has ruled China for more than a decade. He has overseen an era of unp...

1 Jun 202534min

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