LIFI25: David Baddiel
16 Oct 2025
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Tickets£15.00
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VenueQuarry
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Running time90 mins
Is religion the ultimate culture war?
In a world of rising conflict, join comedian, presenter, screenwriter, and author David Baddiel for a bold conversation on the polarising and unifying force of faith in modern society. In discussion with acclaimed broadcaster and academic Professor Mona Siddiqui, this candid exchange with no laughter off-limits unravels how race and religion are used for political and social division, and what it means to belong in Britain today.
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Who's who?
David Baddiel
Speaker
Professor Mona Siddiqui
Host
BIOGRAPHIES
David Baddiel is a comedian, author, screenwriter, podcaster, and presenter whose
career spans over 40 years. Writing critically acclaimed TV series, West End shows,
children’s books, novels, and even the Three Lions anthem, David changed the
conversation around modern identity politics and antisemitism with his award-winning
book, Jews Don’t Count.
Professor Mona Siddiqui OBE is an Assistant Principal at the University of Edinburgh. She is an acclaimed public intellectual and media commentator on Islamic thought, pluralism, and religion and society. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and chairs the BBC’s Religious Advisory Committee in Scotland.
