Historian. Educationalist. Former Master of Wellington College. Biographer of Prime Ministers. Sir Anthony Seldon joins Scott Hamilton on The Third Half for a wide-ranging conversation on what's actually broken in Britain today, and what might fix it. From the state of the nation and the churn of recent governments, to why he believes Britain's education system was built for a century that no longer exists, Anthony makes the case for three unspoken conversations the country needs to have: education, community, and purpose. He unpacks the Ubuntu philosophy behind Action for Happiness (which he co-founded 15 years ago), why he believes the loneliest people are often the richest and most powerful, and why the arts, not just STEM, are essential to a functioning society and our mental health. Along the way: AI in education, the case for national service, why he'd cast himself as King Lear, and a rapid-fire round covering Brie vs. Stilton, Shakespeare vs. Burns, and the one historical figure he's hoping doesn't show up to dinner. In this episode: Why Britain feels stuck, and where the optimism has to come from The three conversations Britain isn't having: education, community, purpose Ubuntu, Action for Happiness, and the difference between pleasure and happiness AI, national service, and what genuinely excites him about young people today Why the arts matter more than ever, and the cost of losing them Rapid fire: Beatles or Stones, tea or coffee, Churchill or Attlee, Lear, and more About The Third Half The Third Half is a podcast and Substack exploring People · Planet · Progress, conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, and thinkers shaping the world around us. Hosted by Scott Hamilton. 🔗 Read more at thethirdhalf.uk 🎧 Subscribe for new episodes every week #TheThirdHalf #AnthonySeldon #Leadership #Education #Wellbeing #Podcast