60 acast.com The Best Is Yet To Come... https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-best-is-yet-to-come en - - arts,culture,current affairs,news,architecture,history,politics - - 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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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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In this week’s episode, Sir John Tusa speaks to composer, Thea Musgrave.

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]]> 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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]]> Working with Musicians Behind the Iron Curtain Working with Musicians Behind the Iron Curtain Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:05:00 GMT 41:53 69c956dd119926ec10e1d1d6 false https://shows.acast.com/the-best-is-yet-to-come/episodes/69c956dd119926ec10e1d1d6 69c956dd119926ec10e1d1d6 6995a0b53ba25772fe1a12f3 full 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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]]> 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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]]> Why Buildings Should Make Us Happier Why Buildings Should Make Us Happier Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:17:01 GMT 47:21 69c082901861d127d5783366 false https://shows.acast.com/the-best-is-yet-to-come/episodes/69c082901861d127d5783366 69c082901861d127d5783366 6995a0b53ba25772fe1a12f3 full 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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]]> 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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]]> How To Have Fun How To Have Fun Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT 33:39 69b7128219edd9d9c9be48b4 false https://shows.acast.com/the-best-is-yet-to-come/episodes/69b7128219edd9d9c9be48b4 69b7128219edd9d9c9be48b4 6995a0b53ba25772fe1a12f3 full 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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]]> 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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]]> How To Live A Happy Life How To Live A Happy Life Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:05:42 GMT 41:48 69ae8d666ffdcd818837f38c false https://shows.acast.com/the-best-is-yet-to-come/episodes/69ae8d666ffdcd818837f38c 69ae8d666ffdcd818837f38c 6995a0b53ba25772fe1a12f3 full 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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John Tusa speaks to Lord Richard Layard about a lifetime dedicated to the research of society.

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]]> Fleeing The Nazis And Founding BBC Newsnight | Rory Stewart Fleeing The Nazis And Founding BBC Newsnight | Rory Stewart Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:02:40 GMT 1:11:51 69a46320bbda7540f4fa8f23 false https://shows.acast.com/the-best-is-yet-to-come/episodes/69a46320bbda7540f4fa8f23 69a46320bbda7540f4fa8f23 6995a0b53ba25772fe1a12f3 full 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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]]> 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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