Full Sessions

Extended conversations and sessions with authors at the Big Book Weekend festival.

A Big Book Chat with Sir Lenny Henry
Sir Lenny Henry discusses the books that have made him with Kit de Waal.
British Country Life: Heaven Or Hell?
Does country life live up to the hype?
A Big Book Chat with Val McDermid
Alex Clark talks to the queen of crime Val McDermid.
Digging In: How Our Food Shapes Our Lives
Grace Dent, Ruby Tandoh and Jack Monroe talk all aspects of food with Shahidha Bari
A Big Book Weekend chat with Douglas Stuart
Douglas Stuart talks to Alex Clark about sexuality, class, and the power of good teachers.
How To Be A Man
Alex Wheatle, Russell Kane and Guvna B join Ace to explore modern masculinity.
New Heroes: A Search For Role Models In Difficult Times
Irenosen Okojie and Frank Gardner join Shahidha Bari to discuss inspirational characters
The Truth About Lies: Why We Love A Liar
Adele Parks, Ian Rankin and Alexandra Wilson discuss the art of deception with Alex Clark