Full talks
Complete sessions from the 30th anniversary edition of the Hay Festival.
Bernie Sanders: Full talk
The US Senator gives a lecture based on his book Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In.
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Ed Balls: Full talk
Ed Balls discusses his political career and making moves on Strictly Come Dancing.
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Paul Beatty: Full talk
Paul Beatty: Full talk
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Lemn Sissay: Full talk
The poet re-imagines the way in which the State might raise children placed in its care.
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Paula Byrne: Full talk
The author explains Jane Austen's popularity and why her books make such brilliant movies.
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Jeanette Winterson: Full talk
The novelist explores contemporary marriage, love and sex in a frank and funny lecture.
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Ian Rankin: Full talk
SJ Parris hosts a celebration of 30 years of Rebus, Rankin's popular fictional detective.
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The War on Women: Full talk
Joan Bakewell, Christina Lamb, Rachael Jolley, and Helena Kennedy in discussion.
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Philippe Sands: Full talk
The lawyer discusses how the terms Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide were invented.
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Neil Gaiman and Stephen Fry: Full talk
The celebrated writers discuss the enduring appeal and power of European myths and tales.
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Garry Kasparov: Full talk
The chess champion talks to Stephen Fry about the rise of machine intelligence.
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Tracey Emin: Full talk
In a raw and honest interview, Tracey Emin explains just how important her art is to her.
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A New Enlightenment: Full talk
Featuring Stephen Fry, Bettany Hughes, Lawrence Krauss and Martin Rees.
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Stephen Fry: Full talk
How technology is reshaping our world and why we should prepare for a new reformation.
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Tom Daley: Full talk
The young Olympian diver discusses his life and career with Carolyn Hitt.
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Charlotte Rampling: Full talk
The film star discusses her book, Who I Am, with Sarfraz Manzoor.
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David Mitchell: Full talk
The Cloud Atlas author on his translations of autistic writer Naoki Higashida's books.
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Nicholas Hytner: Full talk
Nicholas Hytner discusses his 12 years at the helm of the prestigious National Theatre.
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Helen Fielding: Full talk
The Bridget Jones creator discusses her famous character.
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