New Culture Forum

A personal and candid conversation with Britain's most provocative historian in which he speaks about his early life, influences and career, and the journey that brought him to our screens. Calling the Henry VIII's break with Rome the "other Brexit", Starkey compare and contrasts Theresa May's negotiations with the EU and Henry VIII's negotiations with the Pope. His verdict is not one the P.M. would wish to hear. Moving on to English identity, we learn why the Tudors dominate England's cultural landscape -- particularly Henry VIII and Elizabeth I -- and why the British Empire is unique in having transformed its colonies/dominions into self-governing, sovereign nations. From landmark documentary series to political panel shows, David Starkey, once dubbed "the Rudest Man in Britain", never fails to make compelling television. Here, however, is an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of an important contributor to contemporary cultural discourse. .

This week, Peter is joined by Academy of Ideas director, Claire Fox to discuss Lexit, identity politics and how her friends and family reacted to the news of her decision to stand as a candidate for the Brexit Party this week.

This Easter Weekend, Peter Whittle sat down with Damian Thompson, editor-in-chief of the Catholic Herald to discuss the scandalous under-reporting of the persecution of Christians worldwide.

This week, Peter sat down with journalist and broadcaster Julia Hartley-Brewer, to discuss her views on conservatism, Brexit & the ongoing culture wars.

Familiar to many from her appearances on Question Time, Newsnight etc., this week's guest is celebrated novelist & journalist Lionel Shriver, author of the award-winning novel "We Need to Talk About Kevin" (adapted into a 2011 film of the same name). Continuing their discussion from last week's episode, the pair discuss censorship, diversity and cultural appropriation.

Familiar to many from her appearances on Question Time, Newsnight etc., this week's guest is celebrated novelist & journalist Lionel Shriver, author of the award-winning novel "We Need to Talk About Kevin" (adapted into a 2011 film of the same name). A passionate Brexiteer and democrat, Shriver laments how the entrenched Remain establishment have seemingly used every means at their disposal to frustrate and hinder Brexit. She points out how the language surrounding Brexit has been captured and manipulated in the process of undermining Brexit. How suddenly after the Referendum the concept of "Soft" and "Hard" Brexit emerged out of nowhere -- concepts which had never been part of the debate. Similarly, we suddenly saw the heavily biased and loaded notion of "crashng out" on No Deal become part of common parlance. This term was immediately embraced by the media despite reputable figures such as a former Governor of the Bank of England, fomer head of the CBI, former head of the British Chamber of Commerce and former Chancellor of the Exchequer all supporting a managed no deal exit. She explains the hysteria of the most vocal Remainers, their contempt for Leave voters and how they misportray Brexiteers as angry, ignorant extremists seeking a return to the days of Empire and Imperial glory.

Ahead of what should have been the day the UK left the EU, Peter Whittle talks to Leave Means Leave co-founder Richard Tice about Brexit, the parliamentary crisis and the rally tomorrow in Westminster as the Leave march from Sunderland enters its final day.

Peter Whittle talks to Tiffany Jenkins, cultural commentator, former director of Arts & Society at the Institute of Ideas and author of Keeping Their Marbles: How the treasures of the past ended up in Museums and why they should stay there, on the effect of identity politics on culture and the politicisation of our museums.

Journalist Rod Liddle sits down with Peter Whittle to discuss Brexit, the BBC and the out of touch liberal elite.

Peter Whittle sits down with journalist and author James Delingpole to discuss conservatism, censorship and his thoughts on the future.