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Swamp Songs: A Journey Through Marsh and Meadow with Tom Blass

Oozing with bad airs, boggarts and other spirits, the world’s marshes and swamps are often seen as sinister and only partly of this earth. Author of Swamp Songs, Tom Blass invites you on a swampish journey.

Double or Nothing: Writing Bond with Kim Sherwood

Kim Sherwood is expanding the Bond universe with Double or Nothing, the first of a trilogy of novels following three of MI6’s brightest and most skilled agents – each with a licence to kill.

Storyland: Amy Jeffs in Conversation with Max Porter

The simply remarkable author, artist, musician and professor of medieval history Amy Jeffs talks to fellow author Max Porter (Lanny; Grief is the Thing with Feathers) about her Sunday Times bestselling book Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain.

The Whalebone Theatre with Joanna Quinn

Sunday Times bestseller and rising star, Joanna Quinn talks about her stunning debut novel The Whalebone Theatre.

One of Our Ministers is Missing with Alan Johnson

Hear author and former politician Alan Johnson talk about his new fast-paced and warm-hearted page-turner, One of Our Ministers is Missing.

Celebrating Somerset’s Bounty with James Crowden and Ned Palmer

Join James Crowden (Cider Country) and Cheesemonger Ned Palmer (A Cheesemonger’s Compendium of British & Irish Cheese) in a cider-filled cheese-tasting event.

The Generous Gardener with Caroline Donald

Former Gardening Editor of The Sunday Times and curator at Hauser and Wirth gallery, Caroline Donald has long been fascinated by what she calls Britain’s ‘folk art’.

The Slowworm’s Song with Andrew Miller

Costa Award-winning author Andrew Miller (Pure, Now We Shall be Entirely Free) talks about his latest novel, The Slowworm’s Song.

Circus of Wonders with Elizabeth Macneal

Bestselling author Elizabeth Macneal talks about her books, The Doll Factory and Circus of Wonders.

‘Mega Robo Bros’ Workshop with The Phoenix Comics’ Neill Cameron

Join The Phoenix Comics artist Neill Cameron for this interactive workshop where he shares the secrets of his award-winning graphic novel series Mega Robo Bros.

Running Away with the Circus with Ols Halas

Have you ever dreamt of running away with the circus? Ols Halas (author of The Giffords Circus Cookbook) did just that. Ols talks about how he came to create the pop-up Circus Sauce kitchen and became part of the award-winning and much-loved Giffords Circus.

Memories of the Pink Palace with Jill Nalder

Jill Nalder was the inspiration behind Jill Baxter’s character in Russell T. Davies’ Channel 4 hit It’s A Sin. Hear her talk about her moving memoir, Love from the Pink Palace.

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