Welcome to our programme

Jane Williams, Robert Hughes, Thomas Reynolds

King James Authorised Version 1

In this first Good Read event celebrating the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible, the distinguished panel discuss Exodus, Ruth and Lamentations.

In association with The Michael Ramsey Prize

Taking Forward Sustainable Development in Wales

Last year at Hay Festival, 22 organisations (including the Festival) signed the Assembly Government’s Sustainable Development Charter. Now numbering over 50 organisations, subscribers to the Charter will come together to share cutting edge approaches to sustainable development that can transform organisations and the communities that they are part of.

Entry to this event is free but you must obtain a ticket

Supported by the Welsh Assembly Government

Christopher Cocksworth, Robert Hughes, Richard Harries, Angel F. Montoya, David Bentley Hart and Thomas Reynolds chaired by Jane Williams

The Michael Ramsey Prize

The theologian discusses the books shortlisted for this year’s Michael Ramsey Prize with the shortlisted authors. The books by those present are: Holding Together, Beloved Dust, The Re-enchantment of Morality, The Theology of Food, Atheist Delusions and Vulnerable Communion.

Full details at www.michaelramseyprize.org.uk

The Michael Ramsey Prize Lunch

Celebrate the award of The Michael Ramsey Prize for contemporary theological writing with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, and fellow judges Simon Russell Beale, Jane Williams, Professor Janet Soskice, Bishop John Inge, Professor Richard Bauckham and Reverend Lucy Winkett. 

Luke Gamble

My Wild and Wonderful Friends

The vet tells the tales of his New Forest and Dorset practices.

Simon Baker & Taryn Simon

Tate Lecture 1: A Living Man Declared Dead and Other Chapters

The Tate’s new Photography Curator discusses and shows work from the new exhibition with the featured artist Taryn Simon.

Richard Harries, Christopher Cocksworth, John Inge

King James Authorised Version 2

The trinity of bishops (Oxford, Coventry and Worcester) discuss Philemon, 1 Corinthians and Jonah.

In association with The Michael Ramsey Prize

Rowan Williams and Simon Russell Beale

Talking Shakespeare

As part of the day's programme of conversations celebrating this year's Michael Ramsey Prize the Archbishop of Canterbury discusses the work of the world's greatest writer with one of Britain's finest actors.

In association with The Michael Ramsey Prize and sponsored by Christ College, Brecon

Gareth Malone

Music for the People

The charismatic maestro of The Choir takes us on A Journey through the Pleasures and Pitfalls of Classical Music.

Peter Guest

Cardiff Series 1: The Lost City of the Legion

Find out about what has been uncovered at Caerleon from one the archaeologists investigating Isca’s ancient remains, how the discoveries were made, and why so many people have been inspired to explore one of Roman Britain’s most iconic sites for themselves.

In association with Cardiff University

Justin Hill

Shield Wall

Gripping fiction that reclaims the Saxon history of Ethelred, Edmund and Harold from the Norman conquerors by a multi-award-winning novelist.

Colin Humphreys

Cambridge Series 1: The Mystery of The Last Supper

Reconciling conflicting Gospel accounts and scientific evidence, the distinguished Cambridge physicist reveals the exact date of the Last Supper in a definitive new timeline of Holy Week.

In association with Cambridge University

Rachel Campbell-Johnston

Mysterious Wisdom

The art critic introduces her biography of the Romantic artist and visionary Samuel Palmer.

Sponsored by Mostlymaps.com

Jeremy Davies, Steve Colling and Jane Davidson

Changing Consumer: Changing Language

Does the emerging language around the low carbon future and how we use energy capture our hearts and minds, convey meaning and drive change? Or leave us cold, cynical and disorientated? New research by E.ON and Onearth explores what turns on and turns off consumers when thinking about energy. Chaired by BBC environment correspondent David Shukman.

Sponsored by E.ON

Gwernyfed Cluster Schools Showcase

Join pupils from a range of local schools as they sing their hearts out.

Entry to this event is free but you must reserve a ticket.
Donations towards the Gwernyfed Cluster School Music Fund.

David Shukman in conversation with Andy Fryers

Reporting Live From The End of the World

The BBC’s Environment correspondent reports from the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico and the epicentre of the Pacific earthquake.

John Barrow

Cambridge Series 2: The Book of Universes

The mathematician encounters universes where the laws of physics can change from time to time and from one region to another, universes that have extra hidden dimensions of space and time, universes that live inside black holes, colliding universes, inflationary universes, and universes that come into being from something else – or from nothing at all.

In association with Cambridge University

Anthony Sattin

Lifting The Veil

The travel writer explores Two Centuries of Travellers, Traders and Tourists in Egypt. Chaired by Corisande Albert.

Sponsored by Old Chapel Gallery

The Changing Music Industry

In association with UK Youth, Roland and Cool Fossil Music

Simon Emmerson talks to Nigel Williamson

Songlines Series 1

The Afro Celt Sound System co-founder talks about their music.

in association with Songlines Magazine