The plot against the BBC, Laurie Penny interviews much-loved author, Terry Pratchett, Ed Smith reviews a biography of the cricketer Shane Warne and much more!

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Current affairs and newspaper magazine of the year In this week's issue: The plot against the BBC FEATURING Roger Mosey, Jason Cowley, Tristram Hunt, Joan Bakewell, Mehdi Hasan and David Herman PLUS Laurie Penny interviews Terry Pratchett about his life and work, and what Granny Weatherwax would say to David Cameron      DON'T MISS: -  Sophie McBain reports on the challenged education system in Uganda -  Ed Smith reviews a biography of the cricketer Shane Warne -  Helen Lewis on the need for a new kind of journalism about games -  Will Self on why the phrase, "to be honest", drives him crazy - Hunter Davies wonders why Steven Gerrard never smiles   PLUS Leo  Robson reviews Alice Munro's new collection of short stories and Sunder Katwala on on the Jewish influence on English football Find the issue, cover dated 16th - 22nd November, on sale for £3.50 in all good newsagents in London on Thursday and the rest of the country on Friday. Or buy the issue in digital form here - ideal for those living outside the UK. Trial a subscription to the New Statesman and receive 12 issues for only £12  (UK only) delivered straight to your door - that's a saving of £2.50 each week on the usual cover price! Don't know what to give that person who has everything? Give the gift that keeps on giving - a gift subscription to the New Statesman International and national readers can also call +44 (0)207 936 6459 or click here to obtain a print copy. New Statesman LTD, registered in England No. 03143654, John Carpenter House, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN. Kindly note that if you receive this e-mail your e-mail address is being held by us for the purpose of communicating with you on New Statesman related matters. If you do not wish us to e-mail you, please unsubscribe from this list. New Statesman Limited is a Data Controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998. © New Statesman Ltd. 2010. The above information may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this email please destroy it. As Internet communications are not secure please note that the New Statesman does not accept legal responsibility for the content of this email message.