Born into Soviet Jewish intelligentsia, leading Russian opposition figure, Leonid Volkov, is now in exile in Lithuania. Through lawyers, he liaises with his jailed friend Alexei Navalny who is serving nine years in a maximum-security Russian prison. Both became Internet bloggers with massive followings, Leonid was Navalny’s chief-of-staff for his Moscow mayoral campaign in 2013 […]
Read MoreInside Story with Humphrey: Gillian Carrick
Animal-lover Gillian Carrick is the author health guides for pets which includes tips for their healthy ageing. Gillian’s early career took her far away from her passion. With a degree in politics, she became a researcher in the House of Commons and a feature writer on the House magazine. She then moved to BBC Radio with stints […]
Read MoreGoldster Book Club with Humphrey: Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote is the story of a young writer arriving in New York in the late 1950s and meeting his remarkable neighbor, Holly Golightly, played by Audrey Hepburn in the film. The wonderful novella has come to Goldster Book Club as a request by members, one in particular who asked how a […]
Read MoreInside Story with Humphrey: Ethan Chorin
Over the last three decades, Ethan Chorin has had an extraordinary view of developments in the Middle East and North Africa as an American diplomat, oil and ports executive and advisor to senior government officials. Much of his has been on the oil-rich North African country of Libya, where he was posted as one of […]
Read MorePurpose, Passion, Grit with Humphrey: Vaughan Smith
Vaughan Smith’s astounding life has taken him from being an army officer, serving in Northern Ireland and Cyprus, a Microlight test pilot and a war cameraman who has been shot at more times than he can remember. In one battle, a bullet heading for him smashed into his mobile phone, saving him from serious injury. […]
Read MoreNational Liberal Club – Asia Circle & Defence Circle
In a compelling illustrated talk, former BBC Asia Correspondent, author and commentator, Humphrey Hawksley, tells the story of this dynamic region known as the Indo-Pacific and examines how liberal democracy can best deal with the rise of authoritarian China. This is a free in-person event, with Q & A moderated by Ed Lucas. Those interested […]
Read MoreThe Democracy Forum live webinar
The Democracy Forum and TDF President Lord Bruce invite you to a live webinar, ‘Will civil unrest change the face of Iran?’ on Tuesday November 15, 2022 at 2-4pm UK time (GMT). Moderator: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia correspondent Panellists: Fatemeh Aman, Writer and non-resident Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute Prof. Anoush Ehteshami, […]
Read MoreAldeburgh Documentary Festival
Palawan appears to be an idyllic tropical island. Its powder-white beaches and lush forests have made it one of Asia’s hottest new tourist destinations. But for a tiny network of environmental crusaders and vigilantes trying to protect its natural resources, it is more akin to a battlefield. Delikado follows Bobby, Tata and Nieves, three magnetic leaders […]
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