NASA's knack for turning space-age tech into everyday wonders is something you've got to see to believe! Take memory foam, for example. Originally designed to keep pilots comfy and safe, it's now the reason we all enjoy those super-snug mattresses and cushy shoes.
Nick Howes' Talk “Oh My God We’re All Gonna Die” takes us through the perceived threats in space, both real and surreal, and hones in on the ones that could truly change the face of our planet forever.
Join The University of Bath at this free event to hear the latest research from Professor Lane Kenworthy, who has examined the experience of the rich democratic nations in the era of high and rising income inequality, from 1979 to 2019.
Journalist, author and political commentator Daniel Finkelstein joins bestselling author and broadcaster Simon Mayo to discuss his moving account of his parent's remarkable experiences during the Second World War.
Internationally bestselling author, Kathy Lette joins broadcaster Penny Smith to unleash her new novel The Revenge Club – a subversive, irreverent and wickedly witty revenge romp about four women who are all at the top of their game – so imagine their surprise when they start to be personally overlooked and professionally pushed aside by less-qualified men. Only they’re […]
When Cariad was 15, her dad died. She became the person-who-dad-had-died, a mess of emotions and questions; a grief mess. Years later, she began trying to unravel this tightly wound grief. Through her award-winning podcast Griefcast, comedian Cariad Lloyd has helped countless listeners find their way through their own grief. In conversation with author Kit de Waal, Cariad will […]
For more than quarter of a century, solicitor, founder and director of the Centre for Women’s Justice, Harriet Wistrich has fought the corner of people from all walks of life let down by our justice system. She will be sharing stories from a remarkable legal career at the forefront of some historic and ground-breaking legal victories. Frequently […]
Former journalist turned author, Matt Cain, joins bestselling novelist Freya North, for a chat about love in literature, and a love of literature. Matt’s third novel One Love is a joyous story about 20 years of love, shared adventures and lost dreams, while Freya North’s novel, The Unfinished Business of Eadie Brown is a beautifully written tale about growing up, letting go […]
Booker prize-winning novelist Howard Jacobson comes to Bath to discuss his heartfelt new novel, What Will Survive Of Us – an unforgettable love story about romance in later life, shot through with his trademark wit and humour. Love can change your life. But can it survive it? Lily Redfern falls in love with Sam Quaid the minute she sets […]
Fashion director of The Times, Anna Murphy shares her knowledge from years of writing about fashion and beauty in a practical and inspiring conversation with Somerset-based stylist Natasha Musson (The Secret Stylist). From tricks for putting together a wardrobe that will transform not just the way you look but the way you feel, to tips about forging relationships that work […]
Imagine discovering an animatronic sex doll hidden in the garage. What would you do? Award-winning author Sarah Crossan joins us to launch her highly original debut adult novel, Hey Zoey, a propulsive story of love, family, and trauma in our tech-buffered age of alienation, as strange as it is familiar. She talks to author and journalist, Alexandra Heminsley. ‘One […]
Join much-loved comedian Shaparak Khorsandi for a delicious mix of stand-up and excerpts from her new book as she looks back on her life through the lens of ADHD and finally makes sense of the chaos. Let Shaparak take you on her heartbreaking and hilarious journey of self-discovery where you just might learn something useful about yourself […]
Two dark and dazzling tales from two exceptional voices in gothic historical fiction. Anne Corlett’s The Theatre of Glass and Shadows is set in an alternate London, where in the city’s Theatre District a vast immersive theatrical production – the Show – has been running for centuries, growing ever bigger, more sprawling and lavish. Anna Mazzola’s The Book of Secrets is […]
