Activism and social commentary is how Darren came to wider public note in Scotland, thanks to regular contributions on pro-independence sites like Bella Caledonia and regular appearances on BBC Scotland and Scottish Television. In 2015, he began writing for STV Online, where he gained a broader and more politically diverse audience. In 2016, Darren began writing for The Scotsman, where his weekly column quickly became a popular feature of the paper's output. McGarvey is a regular contributor to other UK publications, including the Independent, the Guardian as well as television and radio mainstays like Question Time and Radio Four's Start The Week. The publication of Poverty Safari has led to a broader interest in Darren's writing across the UK and beyond.

Activism and social commentary is how Darren came to wider public note in Scotland, thanks to regular contributions on pro-independence sites like Bella Caledonia and regular appearances on BBC Scotland and Scottish Television. In 2015, he began writing for STV Online, where he gained a broader and more politically diverse audience. In 2016, Darren began writing for The Scotsman, where his weekly column quickly became a popular feature of the paper's output. McGarvey is a regular contributor to other UK publications, including the Independent, the Guardian as well as television and radio mainstays like Question Time and Radio Four's Start The Week. The publication of Poverty Safari has led to a broader interest in Darren's writing across the UK and beyond.

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OUT NOW

Darren McGarvey’s Common People is out now, check out the latest episodes!

DARREN MCGARVEY

THE SOCIAL DISTANCE BETWEEN US

If all the best people are in all the best jobs, why is Britain such a f*cking bin fire? Orwell prize-winning author, BAFTA nominated broadcaster and celebrated hip-hop artist Darren McGarvey poses this awkward question and more in a new show centred around his recent book, The Social Distance Between Us. With its unpredictable ask-me-anything format, audience members shape the performance and no two nights are the same. McGarvey’s 60-minute high-wire act confronts the scandal of class-inequality with passion, humility and an optimal dose of humour.

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Darren McGarvey’s Addictions won Factual Series at the BAFTA Awards Scotland ceremony on the 20th of November 2022.

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners.

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