Planet at 50: A Celebratory Event Hosted by the National Library of Wales
In 2020, Planet celebrated 50 years as Wales' liveliest cultural and political periodical. Watch this video of founding editor Ned Thomas and current editor Emily Trahair in conversation with author Mike Parker at this event from December 2020 to see what's changed, what hasn't, and why a publication subtitled 'The Welsh Internationalist' is needed now more than ever.
For more information about the National Library’s events see https://www.library.wales/events
For more information about Planet’s history, and to stay in touch with plans for a postponed birthday party see https://www.planetmagazine.org.uk/celebrate-half-century-planet and we can hopefully celebrate in person before too long!
Video of joint event with the National Library of Wales, 15 December 2020.
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