Science, history and ideas
The best thinkers at the 2016 Hay Festival, on everything from philosophy to feminism.
Paul Mason: Full lecture
The campaigning economist and broadcaster introduces his book, PostCapitalism.
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Paul Mason: 'A whole new way of doing things'
The economist on the challenges capitalism faces from information technology.
George Monbiot: Full lecture
The writer and journalist delivers a powerful talk about neoliberalism.
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George Monbiot on the definition of neoliberalism
The writer and journalist introduces his talk on the world's dominant ideology.
Steve Silberman: ‘There has been no autism tsunami’
The author talks about differences of approach of autism in Britain and the United States.
Jonathan Dimbleby: Full session
The broadcaster and historian tells the story of the Battle of the Atlantic.
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Jonathan Dimbleby on breaking the Enigma code - and nearly losing the war
How British intelligence failures nearly cost us the Battle of the Atlantic - and WWII.
Caitlin Moran: Full session
Caitlin Moran: Full session
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Caitlin Moran: 'Social media is like being in the pub on a Friday night'
Caitliin Moran on why social media acts like a toddler.
Caitlin Moran reads from her latest book Moranifesto
The writer and broadcaster discusses the word 'revolution'.
Letter to My Daughter
Caitlin Moran reads Letter to My Daughter from her latest book Moranifesto
Susan Calman: Full session
Susan Calman talks to Raymond Tallis about her book The Crab of Hate.
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Susan Calman on how Victoria Wood inspired her to become a comedian
The Scottish comedian explains why she gave up a successful career in law for comedy.
Susan Calman on growing up gay
The Scottish comedian discusses her sexuality
Yanis Varoufakis: Full session
The former Finance Minister of Greece talks to Martha Kearney
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Yanis Varoufakis on Margaret Thatcher
The Greek economist reveals why he admired the former British Prime Minister
Yanis Varoufakis on Brexit
The former Greek finance minister on why he believes Britain should remain in the EU.
Ruby Wax on the most flattering thing you can do for another person
The comedian and author talks about discovering answers in her study of mindfulness.
Edmund de Waal: The fabled city of porcelain
The artist and author on discovering the porcelain landscape of China's Jingdezhen.
Neil MacGregor and Richard J Evans: Full session
In conversation with two of the world’s greatest historians.
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Which world leader got to drive the VW Beetle?
The historians talk about the inclusion of the iconic VW Beetle at the British Museum.
Why are Germans more welcoming to migrants?
Neil MacGregor and Richard J Evans on the German response to the recent migrant crisis.
Steve Silberman: Full lecture
The winner of the 2015 Samuel Johnson Prize talks about his research and investigations.
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Ben Miller: Full session
The comedian discusses his latest science book with Emily Grossman
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