Steven MacKenzie
Steven MacKenzie
Steven has worked for The Big Issue for close to a decade, becoming Features Editor in 2016 and Deputy Editor in 2020. His articles focus on social issues and culture interviews. For the magazine he has spoken to a wide variety of celebrated figures ranging from Oscar-winning actors and directors, Olympic gold medallists, government ministers, multiple Nobel laureates (including the Dalai Lama) and several famous Davids, including Attenborough, Lynch and Hasselhoff. Steven has also reported on international news stories across five continents; from deep inside the Arctic Circle to the Korean demilitarised zone.
Su Pollard is still on a Hi-de-Hi!
Culture

Su Pollard is still on a Hi-de-Hi!

Bernie Clifton still has legs without Oswald the Ostrich
Culture

Bernie Clifton still has legs without Oswald the Ostrich

We’re still standing: comedian Jimmy Cricket heads up our comedy special!
Culture

We’re still standing: comedian Jimmy Cricket heads up our comedy special!

Thomaspotting: The latest, international adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine
TV

Thomaspotting: The latest, international adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine

Hugo Weaving’s explorations of the dark side linger the longest
TV

Hugo Weaving’s explorations of the dark side linger the longest

‘Mamma Mia’ is back, and Stellan Skarsgård says the singing’s not improved
Film

‘Mamma Mia’ is back, and Stellan Skarsgård says the singing’s not improved

‘Anne With An E’ star Amybeth McNulty talks Instagram and knitting
TV

‘Anne With An E’ star Amybeth McNulty talks Instagram and knitting

Here’s why ‘Hamilton’ is Britain’s perfect Trump antidote
Culture

Here’s why ‘Hamilton’ is Britain’s perfect Trump antidote

‘Yellow Submarine’ animator Malcolm Draper remembers the film 50 years on
Film

‘Yellow Submarine’ animator Malcolm Draper remembers the film 50 years on

Brian May’s Asteroid Day is here to save us all from Armageddon
Environment

Brian May’s Asteroid Day is here to save us all from Armageddon

Kermit the Frog on America, Trump, and making Gonzo great again
Culture

Kermit the Frog on America, Trump, and making Gonzo great again

Tokio Myers: “Life is about being happy”
Music

Tokio Myers: “Life is about being happy”