Join us on World Autism Awareness Day for an enlightening evening with Gina Rippon, renowned brain scientist and author of the groundbreaking new book, "The Lost Girls of Autism: The New Science of Neurodiversity in Women and Girls".
Join much-loved comedian Shappi Khorsandi whilst she is being interviewed by Robin Ince. Looking back on her life through the lens of ADHD and finally makes sense of the chaos. From discovering the joys of shoplifting through to finally understanding her attraction to toxic men, Scatter Brain will have you laughing (and crying) as you find out what it's really like to live a life out of control.
A remarkable account of the moving and sometimes astonishing ways animals have enriched our lives, from national treasure Martin Clunes interviewed by Gabby Huddart.
From the bestselling author of Beethoven: The Man Revealed, In Search of Beethoven is John Suchet’s latest and most personal book dedicated to the life of this extraordinary composer. Part biography, part memoir, part travelogue, Suchet draws on his own life and career as a foreign correspondent and news anchor to show how Beethoven’s music has accompanied him through the best and worst of times.
Charlie English is the former head of international news at the Guardian. A fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, he is the author of several widely acclaimed histories including The Snow Tourist, The Book Smugglers of Timbuktu and The Gallery of Miracles and Madness.
The villagers of Fleetcombe like to think of it as one of the most picturesque spots in Dorset: two pubs, a small playground, enough gorgeous cottages to keep a thatcher in business.
Richard Ayoade's fictional quest to rescue Harauld Hughes – the almost mythical mid-century playwright – from obscurity.
Peter Fraser Dunlop Queer Fiction Prize shortlisted author, and Booktok sensation, Peach Morris will be joining us to share their debut book Learning to Fall; about found family and queer awakening, set in the lively world of roller derby, perfect for fans of Whip It and Heartstopper.
I, Lorna Tucker, have lived a life that most you can't even begin to imagine… AN EYE-OPENING, PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF FEMALE HOMELESSNESS, FROM ONE OF BRITAIN'S MOST EXCITING FILM-MAKERS
James Canton's journey into developing an accessible and everyday approach to rewilding that can be adapted by anyone from the ambitious gardener to the casual window-box owner.
Dr Matt Winning is a stand-up comedian and environmental economist with a PHD in climate change policy, which means he's the sort of doctor who will rush to your side if you fall ill on a plane, but only to berate you for flying.
Dr. Fiona Vera-Gray is one of the UK's leading feminist academics working on sexual violence and she has a decade's experience in the frontline anti-violence against women movement. At a time when women are more vocal than ever about our lives, there's one last taboo: We need to talk about porn.
