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    • Johnny Marr joined Guardian writer John Harris to reflect on a remarkable career and the guitars that have inspired him to celebrate the publication of his book, Marr's Guitars.First launching his career as the guitarist and founding member of The Smiths, Johnny Marr redefined music for a generation with his distinctive songwriting. His innovations elevated The Smiths to be one of the most influential British bands of all time, and he has since worked with an impressive roster of groups including the Pretenders, Pet Shop Boys, Blondie and the Cribs, amongst many others, released four solo albums, and contributed to film soundtracks with Hans Zimmer.Hosted by John HarrisProduced by Tanya Anastasiadis and Anna Chesters for Guardian Live.Please note this event has passed and the interactive elements of this recording will not work.

      5:01

      An evening with Johnny Marr

    • Gary Younge, the former Guardian journalist, joined Nesrine Malik for a wide-ranging conversation about his frontline view of big political moments, from his memories of getting drunk with Maya Angelou in her limousine to discussing politics with Stormzy.Reflecting on three decades of his remarkable career as a journalist, Dispatches from the Diaspora is a powerful collection of his writings on race, racism, and Black life and death.Hosted by Nesrine Malik, Guardian columnistProduced by Tanya Anastasiadis and Ginny Hooker for Guardian LivePlease note this event has passed and the interactive elements of this recording will not work.

      8:19

      Gary Younge: Dispatches from the Diaspora

    • Mary Beard takes us beyond the politics of power and succession and into the palace corridors to shine an intimate spotlight on the rulers of the Roman empire. From Julius Caesar to Alexander Severus, she examines the facts and fictions about these rulers, asking what they did and why, and how we have got such a lurid view of them. What power did emperors actually have? How did they face their subjects? And was the Roman palace really so bloodstained?Hosted by Charlotte Higgins, the Guardian’s chief culture writerProduced by Ginny Hooker and Maddie EarlePlease note this event has passed and the interactive elements of this recording will not work.

      6:07

      Mary Beard on the emperors of Rome

    • Rovelli’s concise, playful explorations of modern physics have illuminated complex scientific theories for millions of readers – from Einstein's theory of relativity to quantum mechanics. His bestselling books, Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and The Order of Time, invite us into the deepest corners of the universe, while challenging what we thought we knew about time and space.Rovelli was in conversation with comedian Dara Ó Briain, who has a degree in mathematics and theoretical physics, and has presented several BBC programmes including Stargazing Live. You can purchase the full event video here and catch up on demand.Please note this event was originally broadcast live on 30 October 2023. The interactive elements of this recording will not work.Presented by Dara Ó BriainProduced by Kelly Quinn and Ginny Hooker for Guardian Live

      7:42

      Carlo Rovelli in conversation with Dara Ó Briain

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