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Conversations on Communism

Conversations on Communism

A new light on British and Greek communism 10 episodes Latest Jun 1, 2026

Join our exploration of 20th century Greek and British communism. Listen in to unlikely conversations about the intersections of politics, scholarship and culture.

Episodes

Aris Alexandrou (1922-1978) Jun 1, 2026 00:55:39 This is the second episode of Series 2 of Conversations on Communism entitled: Οι Άλλοι: Antiquity and The Greek Left in the Twentieth Century. The episode presents an interview with Vayos Liapis conducted by Anna Coopey. It was produced by Zofia Guertin (editor) and Henry Stead. For more details and a Full transcript see URL: https://www.bravenewclassics.info/index.php/aris-alexandrou
The Communist Greek Left Apr 27, 2026 00:48:57 This is the first episode of Series 2 of Conversations on Communism entitled: Οι Άλλοι: Antiquity and The Greek Left in the Twentieth Century. The episode presents an interview with Zinovia Lialiouti conducted by Anna Coopey. It was produced by Zofia Guertin (editor) and Henry Stead. For more details and a Full transcript see URL: https://www.bravenewclassics.info/index.php/the-communist-greek-le
Communism And Jazz (Side B) May 24, 2017 00:35:24 This is the second part of a two-part interview with Professor of History, Kevin Morgan (Manchester) and Brian Blain (formerly of the Musicians' Union and Morning Star). Brian and Kevin spoke to Elinor Taylor and Henry Stead about Jazz and mainly British Communism. The photo shows Kevin reading. The podcast was recorded on 19 April 2017 in the Institute for Modern and Contemporary Culture at Westm
Communism And Jazz (Side A) May 1, 2017 00:29:20 This is the first part of a two-part interview with Professor of History, Kevin Morgan (Manchester) and Brian Blain (formerly of the Musicians' Union and Morning Star). Brian and Kevin spoke to Elinor Taylor and Henry Stead about the Jazz and British Communism. The photo shows them both. The podcast was recorded on 19 April 2017 in the Institute for Modern and Contemporary Culture at Westminster U
Prof. George Thomson (Side B) Apr 6, 2017 00:35:52 This is the second part of a two-part interview with Professor of Classics, Richard Seaford (Exeter) and Literary Scholar and Historian, Dr Ben Harker (Manchester). Richard and Ben spoke to Elinor Taylor and Henry Stead about the British communist and Professor of Greek, George Thomson (1903-1987). The photo shows Thomson in the Daily Worker. The podcast was recorded on 15 February 2017 in the Ins
George Thomson: A Classical Communist (Side A) Feb 27, 2017 00:33:03 This is the first part of a two-part interview with Professor Richard Seaford (Exeter) and Dr Ben Harker (Manchester). Richard and Ben spoke to Elinor Taylor and Henry Stead about the British communist and Professor of Greek, George Thomson (1903-1987). The photo shows the interviewees in the Institute for Modern and Contemporary Culture at Westminster University (London), where the podcast was r
Jack Lindsay: From The Wild Surf Feb 1, 2017 00:20:42 This episode of Conversations on Communism is based on an interview with Helen Lindsay. Helen is a heritage consultant by trade, but she also happens to be the daughter of the Australia-born, British poet Jack Lindsay. She kindly spoke with Henry Stead about her father. This podcast is the forth episode in the Conversations on Communism series in association with Brave New Classics (http://www.bra
Colin Chambers And The Cultures Of Communism (Side B) Nov 28, 2016 00:30:34 This is the final part of a two-part interview with Prof. Colin Chambers, former books editor of the Morning Star and Literary Editor at the Royal Shakespeare Company. He spoke with Elinor Taylor and Henry Stead about his experience of being a member of the CPGB from the late 1960s to the late 1980s. This podcast is the third episode in the Conversations on Communism series in association with Bra
Colin Chambers and the Cultures of Communism (Side A) Nov 21, 2016 00:31:48 This is the first part of a two part interview with Prof. Colin Chambers, former books editor of the Morning Star and Literary Editor at the Royal Shakespeare Company. He spoke with Elinor Taylor and Henry Stead about his experience of being a member of the CPGB from the late 1960s to the late 1980s. This podcast is the second episode in the Conversations on Communism series in association with Br
Frank Walbank, Polybius and British communism Nov 20, 2016 00:28:42 Robert Lister speaks to Henry Stead about the Marxist ancient historian Frank Walbank at the British Library 27.10.2016 as part of the 'Conversations on Communsim' series of podcasts for Brave New Classics and Classics Confidential.

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