Recent ISSUES
Missed out on an exclusive interview with your favourite band? Need to know what our well-regarded critics think about a recent film release? Didn’t manage to get your hands on the latest special edition? Want to know what we have to say about the issues affecting your world?
Whether you’re a fan, a student, a teacher or just an avid reader we’re happy to send you a back issue of the magazine at a cost of £4 (inc P&P) For further information, or to order a back issue, please email backissues@bigissue.com , or call 020 7526 3267.
Here are a few of our most recent editions, if you can’t find what you’re looking for here please get in touch.
Click here to read 'Bland Faith' by Paul Kingsnorth, from Issue 848.
#907 Professor Green
On Sale July 19th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#906 Professor Green
On Sale July 12th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#905 Fat Boy Slim
On Sale July 5th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#904 LCD Soundsystem
On Sale June 28th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#903 Alicia Keys
On Sale June 21st: Click here to purchase a back issue
#902 Summer books special
On Sale June 14th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#901 Stephen Gerrard
On Sale June 7th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#900 The Black Eyed Peas
On Sale May 31st: Click here to purchase a back issue
#899 Justice For All - Crime & Punishment special
On Sale May 24th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#898 Elle Macpherson
On Sale May 17th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#897 Free stuff and how tips on where to find it!
On Sale May 10th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#896 Pendulum
On Sale May 3rd: Click here to purchase a back issue
#895 Broken Britain - challenging the politicians
On Sale April 26th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#894 Richard Branson guest edits
On Sale April 19th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#893 Plan B On his incredible journey from Essex B-Boy to Atlantic soul boy. Also in this issue... Capital punishment - why we are on the cusp of a social revolution... Blair's former speech writer talks to us about new political thriller 'The Ghost' hitting cinemas this week... And a spring garden revelation!
On Sale April 12th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#891 Shakira Activist, philanthropist and all round pop-goddess! Also in this issue... Alain De Botton on the age old struggle for a work/life balance... Noveslist and writer of The wire, George Pelecanos talks crime and punishment... And don't miss out on a Kissy Sell Out download track - free with this week's issue!
On Sale March 29nd: Click here to purchase a back issue
#890 The Wedge Card Guest Edit! Dermot O'Leary and other stars join The Battle for the High Street... Also in this issue... Colin Firth's latest venture... Rosie Boycott on the fight to save Portebello... And the weird and wonderful world of curiosity shops! Plus: Don't miss your chance to get a free Wedge Card
On Sale March 22nd: Click here to purchase a back issue
#889 Sport Relief Tackling social problems on our streets and our playing fields.
On Sale March 15th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#888 Craig David The Gloves Are Off... Craig David comes fighting back. Also in this issue... The shameful rise in the global sex trade... Casualties of war - supporting our injured service people... And Gordon Roddick on the shocking injustice faced by the Angola 3. PLUS - Buy this issue and receive a free coffee from Giraffe restaurants.
On Sale March 8th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#887 Rough sleeping examined The chaos, complexity and confusion of the rough sleeping and the attempts to end it. PLUS: World Book Day industry focus... Polarbear - upcoming spoken word artist... Population worries misplaced, says scientist
On Sale March 1st: Click here to purchase a back issue
#886 Harry Hill The funny man talks family and Fairtrade. Plus - Buy this week's issue for huge discounts on Fairtrade products.
On Sale February 22nd: Click here to purchase a back issue
#885 Massive attack Musical pioneers Massive Attack on politics, purism and why blood is thicker than music. Also in this issue... Fault lines - charting Haiti's tragic history,,, The fight to save women's refuges' from planned closures... And Bafta nominated actor James McAvoy on his latest offering 'The Last Station'.
On Sale February 15th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#884 David Cameron Read our exclusive interview with Conservative party leader David Cameron. Can the Tory leader convince the electorate (and our vendors) that he's the man for the job? Also in this issue... Colin Firth on his Oscar nominated performance in 'A Single Man'... And our guide to the biggest and best releases hitting cinemas in 2010.
On Sale February 8th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#883 Hot Chip The electro pop stars talk about their critically acclaimed new album and why they refuse to be pigeon-holed. Also in this issue... We go behind the scenes with The English Defence League, but are they peaceful protestors or far-right thugs? And we talk to San Diego rockers The Soft Pack talk front-room gigs, Danny Glover and transvestites. PLUS - WIN TICKETS TO SEE GOLDIE AND ROOTS MANUVA!
On Sale February 1st: Click here to purchase a back issue
#882 What a waste As our land fills overflow, waterways become polluted and emissions continue to rise we ask, are we the most the wasteful generation in history? Also in this issue... US political pundit Barbara Ehrenreich on the dangers of 'positive thinking'... 'Precious' director Lee Daniels on Oscar buzz and the drive to succeed... The disabled-led theatre company breaking new ground. PLUS: 50% OFF FOOD AT SLUG & LETTUCE FOR EVERY READER!
On Sale January 25th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#881 Emma Bunton Ex-Spice Girl Emma Bunton talks motherhood, Comic Relief and Dancing On Ice. Also in this, our Travel special... Winter warmers - where to go to beat those January blues... And budget breaks - holidays that won't break the bank! PLUS - WIN A HOLIDAY TO INDIA!
On Sale Januray 18th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#880 Business and finance special. Entrepreneur, Dragon's Den star and newly appointed Big Issue Chairman - James Caan talks to us about taking philanthropy to the next level. Also in this issue... Our top tips on staying debt free in 2010... Ethical investments - the businesses securing social and financial returns in their communities. PLUS 50% OFF ALL FOOD AT SLUG & LETTUCE FOR EVERY READER.
On Sale Januray 11th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#879 Mumford & Sons Folk music's newest heroes, Mumford & Sons, talk faith, manliness and banjo lessons... Also in this issue... Viggo Mortensen on his role in the film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's apocalyptic The Road... New year, new you - does your life need to take a different direction in 2010? And Big Issue founder John Bird explains why it's high time we tackled the crisis in the provision of mental health services.
On Sale Januray 4th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#878 New year Special
On Sale December 28th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#877 Paul McCartney
On Sale December 16th: No back issues available
#876 George Michael ** Exclusive ** Reclusive global superstar George Michael on an eventful twelve months and releasing his first Christmas single in 25 years. Also in this issue... The first installment of our two part short story by Kate Mosse, the best-selling author of Labyrinth... Our guide to the best of British Christmas gifts.
On Sale December 7th: No back issues available
#875 Madness British ska legends Madness on politics, performing and supporting The Big Issue. Also in this issue... The ultimate in ethical gifts this Christmas... On the eve of world Aids Day we ask if awareness is of the risks is falling... And Home Secretary Alan Johnson on a varied career.
On Sale November 30th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#874 Bob Dylan - the living legend talks exclusively to The Big Issue about his unique project with the homeless. Also in this issue... Bill Bailey talks music and madness... And The Green Awards - who's doing their bit to save the planet?
On Sale November 23rd: Click here to purchase a back issue
#873 Jamie T The South London lyricist on laryngitis, losing it and having a laugh. Also in this issue... Insider art - the artistic talents found in Britain's prisons... And DIY Couture, your guide to making a beautiful garment from scratch.
On Sale November 16th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#872 Hate crime - are we breeding a new generation of homophobes? Also in this issue... Ethical investment under the microscope; how doing good pays dividends... Adoption - a child's perspective... And celebrating 18 years of Big Issue photography, The Bigger Picture exhibition hits Bristol.
On Sale November 9th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#871 Climate change special - is Copenhagen our last chance? Bright ideas to save the planet...
On Sale November 2nd: Click here to purchase a back issue
#870 Danny Dyer The hardman of British cinema, Danny Dyer, talks drugs, tabloid stings and thespian frustrations. Also in this issue... Creator The Wire, David Simon, on the corruption at heart of middle American... We get philosophical with acclaimed Scottish novelist Iain Banks, and debate boys versus girls with acclaimed English novelist Nick Hornby.
On Sale October 26th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#869 Communities Special We ask - is Britain really broken? Also in this issue... The election and the world wide web... The myth of community... And the people making beautiful music in Britain's prisons.
On Sale October 19th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#868 Short Story & Poetry Special While away an autumn afternoon with our jam-packed poetry and short story special...
On Sale October 12th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#867 Tiesto The world's biggest DJ, Tiesto, on playing to crowds of 25,000 and taking Djing to a whole new level. Also in this issue... Human rights lawyer Michael Mansfield on a career filled with triumphs and tragedies... We celebrate Black History Month with the cast of uplifting Zimbabwean show 'Zambezi Express'... And to mark World Mental Health Day we explore the link between physical and mental well being. On Sale October 5th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#866 King Blues frontman Itch guest edits our student special. As a member of the hugely popular and hotly-tipped punk-ska band, King Blues, Itch explores how punk's influence has spread far beyond music and fashion. Also in this issue... We examine the heavy-handed policing of recent high profile demonstrations... How the spoken word is fast becoming the new rock'n'roll... And the unlikely rise of the ukulele!On Sale September 28th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#865 Happy 18th birthday Big Issue! Celebrating eighteen amazing years spent helping the homeless to help themselves. Including... Big Issue vendors give the Prime Minister a grilling at Downing Street... Spreading the social revolution - The Big Issue as a global phenomenon... And the biggest names in the world of entertainment, politics and sport have their say on The Big Issue.
On Sale September 21st: Click here to purchase a back issue
#864 Art Special Art from the outside.,, In our art special five very different artists present their manifestos for the 21st century. Also in this issue... Photographer Reza Aramesh on making an art of homelessness at the Tate Modern... We talk to one of Britain's most important playwright's, Trevor Griffiths, about his epic new production... And Gang Of Four talk conflict and consumerism.
On Sale September 14th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#863 Leona Lewis **Exclusive** X factor winner and global superstar Leona Lewis talks exclusively to The Big Issue about her eagerly anticipated new album, working with Justin Timberlake and the fight to do things her way.
On Sale September 7th: Click here to purchase a back issue
#862 Doing the business! The seven inspirational winners of the Spark social enterprise challenge tell us their amazing stories. Also in this issue... Irvine Welsh on writing the prequel to Trainspotting,.. Stephen Fry on the search for species on the verge of extinction... And The Wire's Dominic West on being catapulted into the big time.
On Sale August 31st Click here to purchase a back issue
#861 Royksopp Norweigan pop duo Royksopp talk sell-outs, soundscapes and Scandinavia. Also in this issue... As the NHS hits the headlines a junior doctor exposes the shocking treatment received by homeless people... Poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy explains why she's anything but 'establishment'... And indie rockers Metric on 'playing ball with the devil'.
On Sale August 24th Click here to purchase a back issue
#860 Little Boots Electro-pop sensation Little Boots talks exclusively to The Big Issue about moving from the bright lights of Blackpool to life in the limelight... Also in this issue... Fast Show writer Charlie Higson on his new book... We tackle the highly emotive debate around euthanasia and the right to die... Plus more on our campaign to stop home repossessions.
On Sale August 17th Click here to purchase a back issue
#859 Sean Paul Dancehall superstar Sean Paul on roots, culture and seeing the light. Also in this issue… We assess the government’s £5 billion back to work scheme for young adults… Our guide to the ins and outs of student finance… And the surprising benefits that come with volunteering your time… Plus comment from Will Self.
On Sale August 10th Click here to purchase a back issue
#858 Rankin Renowned photographer Rankin talks art, exploitation and being 'a funny w@*ker'. Also in this issue... Sheila Hancock on over four decades spent treading the boards... From women's refuge to successful business woman; a remarkable story... And we a day in the life of a debt counsellor.
On Sale August 3rd Click here to purchase a back issue
#857 Florence and teh Machine - Mecury prize nominee and artist du-jour Florence talks suprising success and sudden aclaim... Plus... Speech Debelle, Will Hutton and the wonder of that is the humble Wedge Card!
On Sale July 27th Click here to purchase a back issue
#856 Reverend and the Makers on hanging out with Arctic Monkeys and heading for super-stardom. Plus... Booker Prize winning author, Arundhati Roy... Legendary French popsters, Phoenix... And the fearless journalists covering the monks uprising in Burma.
On Sale July 20th Click here to purchase a back issue
#855 Summer Special! It's time for a bit of summer lovin'... Get your fill of food, fetes and festivals in our summer special! Also in this issue... We tackle the most enduring myths about homelessness and its causes... The weird and wonderful world of singer/song-writer Natasha Khen, aka Bat for Lashes... And our special investigation into illegal immigration.
On Sale July 13th Click here to purchase a back issue
#854 The Youth Issue The kids aren't alright: we talk to the inspirational people trying to change the lives of young people, and changing society's attitude in process.
On Sale July 6th Click here to purchase a back issue
#853 Ricky Gervais The British comedy genius on his most famous comic characters, his latest tour and topping The Office. Also in this issue... All the latest on our campaign to halt home repossessions... And Evening Standard Editor Geordie Greig on fighting for the paper's survival.
On Sale June 29nd Click here to purchase a back issue
#852 Andy Murray Don't miss our exclusive interview with tennis champ and Wimbledon hopeful Andy Murray. He tells us why he thinks he's capable of beating both Nadal and Fedderer to become the first British man to win the championship since 1936. Also in this issue... We talk to six gay Californian couples who married before the state's U-turn on same-sex unions... Plus all the latest on our Stop Repossessions campaign.
On Sale June 22nd Click here to purchase a back issue
#851 Books special - celebrating the written word! In this most literary of issues we talk to legendary broadcaster David Attenborough about half a century of enthralling audiences... Also in this issue... The best summer reads to hit the beach with... And the rise and rise of literary festivals.
On Sale June 15th Click here to purchase a back issue
#850 Basement Jaxx Festival headliners Basement Jaxx talk joy, sadness and sweet summer madness! Also in this issue... Cardboard Citizens, the UK's only professional theatre company for homeless people, on staging war-time drama 'Mincemeat'... Our Stop Repossessions campaign receives high-profile endorsement, as we examine the far reaching impact that losing his home had on the life of one man.
On Sale June 8th Click here to purchase a back issue
#849 Stop Repossessions The Big Issue, in association with new campaigning group 38 Degrees, is calling on the government to freeze all repossessions during the current recession. This is because we know that when a person or family loses the roof over their heads, the consequences are devastating, and the impact can lead to long-term poverty and substantial debt. We will be urging Big Issue readers to sign our petition, which we will present to Gordon Brown.
On Sale June 1st Click here to purchase a back issue
#848 Britain needs you! We join the battle for individuality in an increasingly homogenised world. From Facebook to fast food, Tescos to technology, we examine how modern life is affecting our emotional, social and intellectual development. Also in this issue... The gender gap - should transgender children be allowed to halt development until they can have a gender reassignment op? Paolo Nutini on a rock 'n' roll reinvention... And National No Smoking Day, how to give up for good.
On Sale May 25th Click here to purchase a back issue
#847 In memoriam. We remember Ralph Millward (1967-2009) A Big Issue vendor for eight years, he was loved and respected by staff and customers alike. Ralph was kicked to death on a Bournemouth street last Thursday night just because he was homeless. We ask, is this what it means to be homeless in Britain today?
On Sale May 18th Click here to purchase a back issue
#846 Fashion special... Whether you're a dedicated follower or an ardent individualist, a fashionista or a functionista there's no denying that fashion affects us all. In this special issue we talk to ten of the industry's brightest young things about fashion. politics and society, ask about the trends they hope to set. From the controversial artists who've become darlings of the fashionable set, to the campaigner using t-shirts to call for social change; the eco-fashion guru, to the designer working with disadvantaged young people - they're all making a statement.
On Sale May 11th Click here to purchase a back issue
#845 Festival special! As the season of music, mud and mayhem fast approaches we give you the low down on all the weird and wonderful events taking place this summer. From back garden gatherings to corporate beheamoths, we bring you our comprehensive guide to festival season 09! Also in this issue... Festival stalwarts Orbital... Art-pop maestros Maximo Park... And we're partying our way around the world - take a trip with us!
On Sale May 4th Click here to purchase a back issue
#844 Bodies In our body image special we take a long hard look at ourselves and ask 'Can we ever love the way we look?' Also in this issue... Susie Orbach on teen body image... Our investigation into the cosmetic surgery industries dubious practices... One man's quest to love the skin he's in... And differing perceptions of beauty from around the globe.
On Sale April 27th Click here to purchase a back issue
#843 Food special! We bring you six pages of mouth-watering recipes and a guide to the best seasonal produce. Also in this issue... London's first eco-friendly training restaurant takes an ethical approach to fine dining... and Martin Clunes on reprising the title role in BBC's remake of The Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin.
On Sale April 20th Click here to purchase a back issue
#842 Environmental Specail In our environmental special we talk to green pioneer, James Lovelock, about his controversial theories and why we should be more afraid than ever of global warming. Also in this issue... We examine the UK's record on renewables, and find that the government has failed to live up to its promises... The food miles debate: how to really assess the environmental impact of your food... and back to basics with the virgin gardeners!
On Sale April 13th Click here to purchase a back issue
#841 Troubled Kids Breaking the cycle of neglect. We take a look at the innovative projects making a big impact in the lives of difficult and disadvantaged kids. Also in this issue... Former Velvet Underground front-man John Cale talks art, language and Lou Reed... Back bench MP Chris Mullin on rocking the New Labour boat.
On Sale April 6th Click here to purchase a back issue
#840 Film Special This week’s Film Special features interviews with Charlize Theron – talking about her Oscar win and new film role, playing a sex addict; Nick Frost – talking about The Boat That Rocked and his work with Simon Pegg; Gwyneth Paltrow – on trying to find edgy roles; director James Toback – on his new Mike Tyson documentary; and Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm writer Larry Charles – on his new film on religious extremists, Religulous.
On Sale March 31st Click here to purchase a back issue
#839 Taking The Big Issue into the 21st century! Seventeen years since the launch of one of the country's most innovative businesses, we present the exciting developments geared towards revolutionising how we work with homeless people, the public, businesses and government. Also in this issue...Real Lives, Real Achievements; celebrating triumph in the face of adversity. We recognise our vendors - the brave steps they have taken and the challenges they have overcome in pursuit of a better life.
On Sale March 23rd Click here to purchase a back issue
#838 Music special In our music special dance legends The Prodigy tell us about tensions within the band, artistic differences and the album that almost never was. Also in this issue...Mali's 'Afro-blues' pioneers, Amadou and Mariam...Indie's latest love affair, Howling Bells...Pop-punk players, Fall Out Boy...And soul survivor Lionel Richie. It's a not to be missed musical mash-up!
On Sale March 16th Click here to purchase a back issue
#837 Comic Relief Inspiring, heart-warming and humbling; the amazing projects which your Comic Relief contributions support. Red Noses at the ready! Also in this issue...Keep your eyes peeled - the phenomena that is citizen journalism...Tom Hardy on playing the infamous Charles Bronson...An innovative initiative tackling homelessness amongest Eastern Europeans in the UK...And Jennifer Lynch on new film Surveillance and living in dad David's shadow.
On Sale March 9th Click here to purchase a back issue
#836 Annie Lennox on Mandela, Radiohead and her eagerly anticipated retrospective album. Also in this issue...We examine our growing dependency on fast-food, and suggest some alternatives which won't break the bank or cause a coronary...Award-winning French docudrama The Class offers a glimpse of school life in the Parisian suburbs, and possibly a lesson for us all...And we celebrate World Book Day
On Sale March 2nd Click here to purchase a back issue
#835 Grow your own! Whether you're a town mouse without enough room to swing a cat, or a country mouse with enough room to graze cattle, our not to missed guide tells you all you need to know about sustainable living. Also in this issue... Bio-dynamics - taking organic farming to the next level... Indian industrialisation - our special investigation into the impact of rapid growth.
On Sale February 23rd Click here to purchase a back issue
#834 Young carers Living with people who are living with depression - we talk to the young people caring for parents with mental illness. Also in this issue...Anvil...The real life Spinal Tap...India's homeless... and the world at war.
On Sale February 16th Click here to purchase a back issue
#833 Travel special The weather outside may well be frightful, but The Big Issue's travel special offers all manner of delightful distractions! Whether you're looking for a credit-crunch proof break in good old Blighty, a SAD-busting burst of winter sun, or a conscience-clearing volunteering holiday we've got the pick of the bunch. Let the day-dreaming commence!
On Sale February 9th Click here to purchase a back issue
#832 Kate Winslet Kate Winslet's having a moment! The actress everyone's talking about on critical acclaim, personal heartbreak and Leonardo Di Caprio. Also in this issue... Hank Williams, Amy Adams and our investigation into the effectiveness of the Police Complaints Commission.
On sale February 2nd 2009 Click here to purchase a back issue
#831 Politics in the UK
The U.S. has Barack Obama. But where does our hope lie?
Plus: • Gus Van Sant on Milk • Looking for a lost brother • Antony and the Johnsons
On sale January 26th 2009 Click here to purchase a back issue
#830 FRANZ FERDINAND
Night moves eclectcism from Scotland's favourite art-rockers.
Plus: • How to sleep rough in a cold snap! • The social power of classical music • Youth Trends: What is free running?
On sale January 19th 2009 Click here to purchase a back issue
#829 BLOC PARTY
Will 2009 be their year?
Plus: The Wrestler, Life Coach: how to build resilience; and 78 ways to improve the world.
On sale January 12th 2009 Click here to purchase a back issue
#828 Benecio Del Toro
In our jam-packed 2009 film special... Benecio Del Toro on playing the legendary Che Guevara... Danny Boyle talks about his latest directorial offering, Slumdog Millionaire... Michael Sheen on the highly acclaimed Frost/Nixon... And we take a look at the major new releases hitting the big screen in 2009... Join us on our cinematic odyssey and escape those January blues!
On sale January 5th 2009 Click here to purchase a back issue
#827 The Vendor Issue
The final edition of 2008 is dedicated to some very special people... our vendors! We celebrate their achievements and talk to them about the challenges they face, as well as their hopes for 2009... Also in this festive special issue... The Big Issue's guide to the arts and entertainment highlights of 2008... Don't miss it!
On sale December 24th 2008 Click here to purchase a back issue
#826 Leona Lewis
The Hackney girl turned X Factor winner turned global super star talks about her incredible journey…Also in this issue…the irrepressible Jarvis Cocker, the incorrigible Felix Dennis, the innovative Alex Gibney... and a partridge in a pear tree!
On sale December 15th 2008 Click here to purchase a back issue
#825 Sir Paul McCartney
*WORLD EXCLUSIVE* Following 45 years in the music business, and a tumultuous 12 months in the eye of a media storm, Paul McCartney talks exclusively to The Big Issue about his passions, his inspirations, and the love of his life – music.
On sale December 6th 2008 Click here to purchase a back issue
#824 Your Ethical Christmas Gift Guide!
We’ve got a guilt-free Christmas all wrapped up! Also in this issue…Ferocious rock legend Patti Smith on motherhood, reinvention and fighting the good fight…Tilda Swinton; how is the art-house stalwart coping with mainstream recognition?
On sale December 1st 2008 Click here to purchase a back issue
#823 World Aids Day Special
We talk to children who are infected with HIV. Their stories paint a picture of the heart-wrenching challenges and prejudices faced by the 20,000 British children currently living with the disease. Also in this issue…Gael Garcia Bernal talks about his controversial new film ‘Blindness’…social enterprise gets a boost from government… and we assess the pros and cons of GM food.
On sale November 24th 2008 Click here to purchase a back issue
#822 Theatre Writing Special
We ask whether the average man or woman is represented on the British stage. Guest edited by playwright Zoe Lewis, this special issue encourages you to get involved and get your voice heard. Our insider guide is packed with useful hints and tips for budding writers. It also sees the launch of our theatre writing competition, The Big Script.
On sale November 17th 2008 Click here to purchase a back issue
#821 Children in Need Special
How Children in Need is creating safe havens for vulnerable kids…Also in this issue…My two mums; the adoption challenges faced by would-be gay parents…A new mentoring scheme tackles the spectre of absent father syndrome head-on.
On sale November 10th 2008 Click here to purchase a back issue
#820 Helen Mirren
The Oscar-winning star of ‘The Queen’ throws her support behind our campaign to eradicate fuel poverty, ‘Make Heat Fair’…Also in this issue…Josh Brolin on playing George W…We talk to banned Afghani female MP Malalai Joya on the challenges facing her country.
On sale November 3rd 2008 Click here to purchase a back issue
#819 Snow Patrol
On selling a million albums in the US, but not selling out…Also in this issue…Turner prize winning artist Steve McQueen on his shocking debut film…The King Blues – from selling The Big Issue to hitting the big time.
On sale October 27th 2008 Click here to purchase a back issue
#818 Ricky Gervais
The comedy superstar on making the transition from loser to leading man…Also in this issue…Tricky – trip-hop’s main man returns…Can capitalism save the planet?
On sale October 20th 2008 Click here to purchase a back issue
#817 Pink
The feisty pop princess on sexuality, sobriety and starting over…Also in this issue…Part 2 of our series on Iraqi refugees examines the plight of those who reach our shores.
On sale October 13th 2008 Click here to purchase a back issue
#816 Simon Pegg
From cult status to Hollywood stardom – can the Spaced boy keep his cool in Tinseltown? Also in this issue…Iraq’s 4.7 million refugees, paying the price of the war on terror…Juliette Binoche takes to the boards. Featuring the official guide to Forum 3, the UK’s biggest not-for-profit recruitment fair.
On sale October 6th 2008 Click here to purchase a back issue
#815 Student special
Calling all students! Uber-DJ Mr Scruff talks exclusively to us about his secret new album... We tackle your student money worries with up to the minute advice and tips... All the latest on Fabric's hot new club Matter... Bruce Parry on protecting India.
