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Feb 19, 2026 Wild tales of awards shows gone off script and how live television handles sweary performers. A deep dive into the logistics of seating thousands and the delicate art of picking citation readers. A playful take on surprise presenters like Paddington and a celebration of legendary unrecognized voice performances.
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Translators Are Unsung Craft Experts
- Richard describes translators doing far more than literal conversions and needing specialised training like a Master's in Translation.
- He names translators he knows and praises Gregory Rabassa as a 'superstar' who made 100 Years of Solitude sing in English.
Pay Translators Fairly
- Pay translators at least the Society of Authors' recommended minimum of £100 per 1,000 words.
- Recognise that literary rates are modest and strong translations can raise a translator's future fees.
Chaos Behind The BRITs Broadcast
- Sally Wood recounts the chaos when Kanye West swore 47 times and Madonna later fell over at The BRITs.
- The team feared Ofcom fines for swearing then scrambled over Madonna's fall and possible stage hazards.
