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Jane Davidson AM

Sustainable Development Charter

The Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing launches the Welsh Assembly Government’s charter to encourage organisations in Wales to put sustainable development at the heart of their operations. 

Noel Kingsbury

Hybrid: The History and the Science of Plant Breeding

The colourful story of plant breeding brings together traditional farmers, tribal shamans, eccentric entrepreneurs, dedicated scientists, faceless corporations, bold visionaries, obsessive nerds and the occasional charlatan.

Roger Hiorns, Phoebe Unwin, Mick Peter

The British Art Show Prelude

Three of Britain’s most exciting emerging artists, the Turner Prize-nominated artist, the painter and the sculptor use Northrop Frye’s model of seasons/genre to explore some issues in contemporary British art. Chaired by Tom Morton and Lisa Lefeuvre, Curators of British Art Show 7.

Presented and sponsored by The Hayward Gallery, London

Charles Freeman

A New History of Early Christianity

From marginal beginnings in Judea Christianity grew into a global, state-sanctioned religion, as vibrant and incredibly diverse movements were brought into orthodox order at the cost of intellectual and spiritual vitality

Sponsored by Richard Booth’s Bookshop

Christopher Lloyd

What on Earth Evolved: 100 Species That Changed the World

Which species have been the most successful? How do life forms adapt to a world dominated by nearly seven billion humans?

Chris Stephens

Tate at Hay 1: Henry Moore

The curator of Tate Britain’s current exhibition of Henry Moore reveals a darker, edgier side to one of Britain’s most enduringly popular artists.

In association with Tate Etc magazine

Professor Howard Williamson CBE, Karen Doherty, Hilary Hodgeson, Derek Browne and Dan Sutch

UK Youth Debate: Vision, Not Division

What young people need, but schools can’t deliver. Chaired by Susanna Reid.

Shane Williams talks to Carolyn Hitt

The mercurial winger has twice been a Grand Slam winner, and the only Welsh IRB World Player of the Year.

Sponsored by Pembertons

Susan Blackmore

Ten Zen Questions

Consciousness, memory and identity are explored through the mutual disciplines of zen practice and scientific theory.

Peter Lord

The Meaning of Pictures: Personal, Social and National Identity

The distinguished critic examines C18th, C19th and C20th Welsh paintings and how the pictures are understood by the people who use them – patrons, museum curators, and the general public.

In association with The National Trust