Council Chamber
The Council Chamber of the historic Town Hall has seen plenty of its fair share of history, and now a different experience as an audience venue for some of the hard-hitting authors of Lit Fest 25. This newly refurbished location will have the capacity to seat 120.
What does Artificial Intelligence mean for our identity? Our fascination with AI stems from the perceived uniqueness of human intelligence. We believe it's what differentiates us. Fears of AI not only concern how it invades our digital lives, but also the implied threat of an intelligence that displaces us from our position at the centre of the world.
In this narrative history, Simon Jenkins – the bestselling champion of our national heritage – introduces us to the singular, eccentric and sometimes rather ordinary characters who shaped Britain.
When Funke's mother dies in an accident in Lagos, she's sent to live with her maternal family in England. Against a backdrop of condescension and mild neglect, sensible Funke strives to fit in, determined to become one of them.
Nicci French is the husband and wife team of journalist Nicci Gerrard and writer Sean French.
The former Old Bailey judge, and author of the acclaimed bestseller Unlawful Killings, lifts the lid on our legal system and asks whether it delivers criminal justice for those involved. Wendy Jospeph KC will be interviewed by Darren Forrester of Berry & Lamberts.
A unique insight by the renowned feminist lawyer Harriet Wistrich into ten of her hard-won cases, demonstrating that terrifyingly often, the law is not fit-for-purpose for half the population. Harriet will be interviewed by Laura Bates.
