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In Conversation
Dean Atta in conversation with Del Jessop
Dean Atta talks to Del Jessop about making the BAFTA-winning stop motion animation of his poem 'Two Black Boys in Paradise', which follows teens Edan and Dula on a journey of self-acceptance and love - for each other and themselves. Available to watch online on Channel 4.
Louise Mulvey’s cultural highlights
The writer and counsellor on the play Bog Witch by Bryony Kimmings, the radical sounds of Rosalia's album Lux, the tender beauty in the novel Clear by Carys Davies, being grounded in the present at Wendy Roby's community workshop What If? and the alcohol-free bar and vegan café Hinterland.
And the winner is...
A glimpse into the creative process and the poetic thinking behind T. S. Eliot Prize-nominated collections. Seven poets – all either shortlisted for, or winners of, the T. S. Eliot Prize – explore the concepts behind their books, reflect on how particular poems came into being and share behind-the-scenes insights that illuminate their work in a rich and dynamic conversation around the art and craft of contemporary poetry.
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Life after the T. S. Eliot Prize
Reflections on the value of books and the purpose of prizes in a politicised world.
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Poetry films
Four UK based poets read their work and pieces that have been inspirational. Commissioned by the Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry Foundation, in collaboration with WritersMosaic.
Fiction Prescriptions
Great novels offer insights into the human condition but can they also be tools for living? Co-hosts Ella Berthoud and Isabelle Dupuy provide bibliotherapy in our new podcast series. Each month listeners can write in with their dilemmas and our dynamic duo will suggest remedies for the head and heart, drawn from novels, poetry and prose collections.
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Parenting
Ella and Isabelle prescribe fiction for parenthood. Is parenting primarily a matter of style, how much of parenting is about biology and what advice can fiction offer?
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The Music is Black
Rage, hope and joy co-exist in this celebration of 125 years of Black British music
Orwell: 2+2=5
An exploration into the language of power through George Orwell's life
Wimmy Road Boyz
Three friends look to escape themselves for a wild night of youthful mayhem with life-changing consequences
Delaine Le Bas: Un-Fair-Ground
'This is not a polite, contained exhibition; this is somewhere to live, to explore, to be challenged.'
Bad Signal
'All language use can be seen as extending a hand; words and their corresponding meanings are always about relationships'
When journalism is silenced
What is the responsibility of the writer?
Literally the shittiest night!
What really matters, even in literally the shittiest times
On seeing Iran in the news, I want to say
A poet reflects on what it's like to be of Iranian descent and to witness terrible news coming out of Iran.
Regarding Turner
What does knowing of the revered British artist's investment in chattel slavery mean for his legacy?
Building Literary Resistance
Personal reflections as a white, non-Muslim, middle-class editor for the journal Critical Muslim
Events
Featured event
Iranian Women’s Voices at the British Library
WritersMosaic recently presented an evening of poetry, film and music at the British Library in London to showcase Iranian Women's Voices, inspired by the poet and filmmaker Forough Farrokhzad.
WritersMosaic Live
Join us on tour in 2026
Find out more about the literary festivals we’re visiting this year
Free Will
Will Harris reads his poem, 'Free Will'. Directed by Matthew Thompson and commissioned by the Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry Foundation.
Half Written Love Letter
Selina Nwulu reads her poem, 'Half Written Love Letter'. Directed by Matthew Thompson and commissioned by the Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry Foundation.
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The series that tells the true-life stories of migration to the UK.
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Seven poets celebrated by the T. S. Eliot Prize explore the concepts behind their books.
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