As Spinalonga enters the final stage of its nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the cast and crew of the iconic Greek MEGA TV show The Island look back and share their memories (Manos Drakonakis for Neoskosmos) Once synonymous with suffering and death, Spinalonga, the jewel of Mirabello Bay, has risen to world fame through […]
As Spinalonga enters the final stage of its nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the cast and crew of the iconic Greek MEGA TV show The Island look back and share their memories (Manos Drakonakis for Neoskosmos) Once synonymous with suffering and death, Spinalonga, the jewel of Mirabello Bay, has risen to world fame through […]
Since May 2013, Victoria has been an official ambassador for UK based, international charity Lepra. They work on the ground in India, Bangladesh and Mozambique improving the lives of those affected by neglected diseases like leprosy. The organisation has over 90 years’ experience tackling the debilitating disease as well as the associated issues of poverty […]
Leprosy is one of the world’s oldest diseases, yet is still a health issue today, with over 200,000 people diagnosed every year. If left untreated, it can lead to nerve damage, blindness and permanent disability. In the 1980s an effective cure became available in the form of multi-drug therapy (MDT). There is no preventative vaccine […]
It’s 10 years since Victoria Hislop’s extraordinary debut novel, The Island, was first published. Since then it has gone on to sell millions of copies in 24 languages around the world. To celebrate we would like to invite Victoria’s fans to join her on Wednesday 16th September for a exclusive event, which will include the only […]
Victoria Hislop talks to James Naughtie and readers about her debut novel The Island, a fictional account of a real life leprosy colony, the island of Spinalonga, just off the coast of Crete. First published in 2005, The Island has now sold over a million copies. To listen to the programme on BBC iPlayer, click […]
