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On Sir John Tusa's 90th birthday, he is starting a podcast.
John was one of the founding members of BBC Newsnight, he went on to run the BBC World Service and subsequently became managing director of the Barbican Arts Centre. He's lived an incredible life, both personally and professionally, spanning the very best in arts, architecture, culture and politics, and there's still plenty more he wants to do.
Speaking to other people in their 90s who have lived equally impressive lives, he shows that although nonagenarians can share stories that traverse generations, they have rich insights for the modern day that we need to listen to.
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Fleeing The Nazis And Founding BBC Newsnight | Rory Stewart
dimanche 1 mars 2026 • Duration 01:11:51
Sir John Tusa turns 90 and is interviewed by his godson, Rory Stewart about his life, from fleeing the nazis at a young age, to running the Barbican Arts Centre and BBC World Service.
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The Best Is Yet To Come... with Sir John Tusa
jeudi 19 février 2026 • Duration 00:30
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A History Of Child Psychiatry
lundi 2 mars 2026 • Duration 41:38
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How To Live A Happy Life
lundi 9 mars 2026 • Duration 41:48
What are the economics of happiness? How is happiness measured? Are we failing the next generation by not ensuring their wellbeing?
John Tusa speaks to Lord Richard Layard about a lifetime dedicated to the research of society.
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How To Have Fun
lundi 16 mars 2026 • Duration 33:39
What did Myra Hindley think of Mary Queen of Scots? How is learning how to have fun just as important as hard work? Why was it so important to bring a woman's perspective to history?
John Tusa talks to author, Lady Antonia Fraser.
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Why Buildings Should Make Us Happier
lundi 23 mars 2026 • Duration 47:21
What makes a theatre or concert hall really come alive? Why is the way people flow through a space so important to its design? Do architectural legacies tend to fade quickly?
John Tusa talks to architect, Nicholas Thompson.
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Working with Musicians Behind the Iron Curtain
dimanche 29 mars 2026 • Duration 41:53
What did it take to put on performances in London with artists from the USSR? Are classical musicians easy to work with? What role do culture and the arts play in diplomacy?
This week John is joined by impresario, Lilian Hochhauser.
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How To Keep Going Forward
dimanche 5 avril 2026 • Duration 54:29
What does it take to be a composer? Why shouldn’t you worry about the past? How does a composer come to terms with an ever-changing musical landscape?
In this week’s episode, Sir John Tusa speaks to composer, Thea Musgrave.
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Why You Should Play Sport
dimanche 12 avril 2026 • Duration 50:48
What does it take to run one of the world’s most influential newspapers? How easy is it to work in the United States as a British journalist? What was it like to play on Wimbledon’s iconic Centre Court?
In this week’s episode, John speaks to journalist Sir Geoffrey Owen.
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Taking on Thatcher, Revitalising Liverpool, and Planting Trees | Lord Michael Heseltine
dimanche 19 avril 2026 • Duration 49:19
What was at the heart of the dispute that led to Michael Heseltine taking on Margaret Thatcher for the Tory leadership? What type of Prime Minister would he have been? And does Michael Heseltine still think Brexit was a mistake?
This week, John speaks to politician, publisher, and gardener, Lord Michael Heseltine.
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