2016: The year of change

Issue 1185

2016: The year of change

In this weeks issue…What’s it like to stand up to Donald Trump? Film-maker Anthony Baxter finds out.

There’s plenty of doom and gloom around. Here’s six reasons to be optimistic in 2016.

Jimmy Carr gives an insightful Letter To My Younger Self.

The old Britain has gone. So what happens next? Alex Massie on Scotland’s pivotal role in British politics.

Samira Ahmed asks whether The Danish Girl, starring Eddie Redmayne, helps or hinders an appreciation of transgender issues.

Why social enterprise is the way to do business this year.

Plus, the best films, TV and games to look forward to in 2016, John Bird, the Vicar of Baghdad, nationwide events listings and much, much more…