The Sunday Times bestselling author and former war correspondent, Damien Lewis, explores the untold stories of six of the most daring escapes pulled off by warriors of the world’s most famous fighting force in the Second World War. His new book, and these stories, form the inspiration behind Guy Ritchie’s film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. ‘Damien […]
Art historian, curator and novelist Dr Alicia Foster, author of Gwen John: Art and Life in London and Paris and curator of the recent successful exhibition of the same name at the Holburne Museum, Bath, offers a lively, meticulously researched portrait of Gwen John as a vital and utterly compelling figure in 20th-century art. It demolishes the myth of Gwen John as […]
In Cloistered, Catherine Coldstream tells of the 12 years she spent as a contemplative nun in a strictly enclosed community in the 1990s. Her memoir paints a picture of life in a traditional Carmelite monastery in the Northumberland countryside, with all the beauty and mystery of a world devoted to prayer and work. But all is not […]
How can you fight something if you don’t know it exists? Legendary environmentalist and Guardian columnist George Monbiot takes on the ideology that controls our lives. An iconoclast unafraid to speak truth to power, George Monbiot has been fighting for a better future for our planet for decades. Now, returning to the festival, he joins journalist and […]
Global bestselling author Abigail Dean joins journalist and Times Radio host, Stig Abell, for a chat about their new novels, love of crime fiction and publishing that pivotal second book. Abigail’s debut novel (Girl A) was a global bestselling thriller, which focussed on trauma. Her new novel, Day One, centres around a community, devastated by a school shooting. Stig’s latest, Death In […]
Travel to the heart of a Roman dynasty drenched in danger and intrigue with master storyteller, Conn Iggulden, as he introduces the first instalment of his brand-new Nero trilogy. ‘Iggulden tells an absolutely cracking story . . . The pace is nail-biting and the set dressing magnificent’ THE TIMES Conn Iggulden is one of the most successful authors of […]
Internationally renowned, award-winning folk singer Cara Dillon, one of Ireland’s most cherished musical talents, joins us for a special performance combining music, songs, poems and readings from her debut book, Coming Home. Dillon takes us on a journey through her upbringing, her cultural heritage, and the profound influences that have shaped her artistic vision. She skillfully navigates […]
Join veteran literary agent Simon Trewin, as he reveals everything you ever wanted to know about getting published but never dared ask.
Psychologist and happiness expert Professor Bruce Hood offers the Bath Festival seven simple life-changing lessons to help us break our negative thought patterns and reconnect with what matters.
Join wordsmith Adam Sharp for an entertaining show blending stand-up and excerpts from his book as he journeys around the world
Join broadcaster and bestselling historian, Jonathan Dimbleby for a special launch event on the publication day of his new book, Endgame 1944,
Bestselling author Danny Wallace takes us on a journey down the rabbit hole of lies, trolls and conspiracies
