Prof Helder Macedo is the emeritus Professor of Portuguese Literature at Kings College London. He is a highly regarded writer who has received many honors in Portugal. He was Secretary State for Culture in Portugal shortly after the Carnation Revolution. Portugal celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the revolution on the 25th of April 2024.

Prof Macedo lived in exile for many years in London where he is still based and remains active in the literature and culture of Portugal. Lyndall Stein a longstanding family friend and activist on social justice issues interviewed him for the historical record and with respect to his longstanding commitment to progressive causes and the culture and politics of Portugal.