On November 12, at the University of Manchester, WSWS arts editor David Walsh and screenwriter-playwright Trevor Griffiths held a discussion on the subject of “The Writer and Revolution.” We are posting excerpts in two parts. Part one is comprised of 4 clips. Part two also has four clips. 

Clip A - Introduction

Clip B - Thomas Paine

Clip C - The 1970s, part a

Clip D - The 1970s, part b