by Sathnam Sanghera | Jul 22, 2026
In the past, history was presented to us as a settled story: a pile of dates to memorise, a handful of “great men” to admire, a heritage of statues and plaques to defend from “erasure”. In the 21st century, this focus has come under greater scrutiny, as wider and more... 
by Sathnam Sanghera | Jul 21, 2026
Through the extraordinary life of George Michael, prize‑winning author Sathnam Sanghera explores music, identity, politics, and what one of our most loved pop stars can tell us about modern Britain. Blending personal reflection with sharp cultural insight, Sanghera... 
by Sathnam Sanghera | Jul 21, 2026
Join Sathnam Sanghera in conversation with novelist Emma Forrest, author of Father Figure, to discuss his new book, Tonight the Music Seems So Loud. A kaleidoscopic exploration of immigration, homophobia, fame and the culture of the 80s and 90s, it examines George... 
by Sathnam Sanghera | Jul 21, 2026
George Michael: musician, icon and writer of arguably one of the greatest love songs of the 20th century. But alongside the magic of the music, his life led him through one of the most turbulent periods of recent British history. In his expansive and joyful new... 
by Sathnam Sanghera | Jul 21, 2026
A decade after his death George Michael is loved more than ever. Tonight the Music Seems So Loud, Sathnam Sanghera’s brilliantly original portrait of this groundbreaking artist, also serves as an enthralling account of a strange and turbulent period of British...
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