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Craig is a working-class writer originally from Thornhill estate in Southampton. He was the first person in his immediate family to go to university and struggled through school with undiagnosed dyslexia, as well as behavioural problems that nearly led to him being expelled.
Ellie Wood
Ellie Wood is a multiple BAFTA-nominated film and TV producer, specialising in high quality screen adaptations.
The Estate of Kate Saunders
Kate Saunders began her career as a professional actor but moved into journalism following the publication of her first novel in 1986. She has written two literary novels, THE PRODIGAL FATHER and STORM IN THE CITADEL, and has edited an anthology (REVENGE) for Virago.
Luke Pepera
Luke is a writer, broadcaster, historian, and anthropologist dedicated to sharing his passion for African history & cultures. He was born in Ghana, and has a degree from St Peter’s College, Oxford, where he read Archaeology & Anthropology and studied ancient and medieval African history.
Professor Leslie Thomas QC, LLB (Hons); LLD (honoris causa), is a human rights/civil liberties barrister of Garden Court Chambers. He has been described as a 'voice for the dead'.
Kat Rose-Martin
Bradford born and based, Kat is a writer/actor and inaugural winner of the Kay Mellor Fellowship.
