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The poet and author presents a preview screening of his programme about ‘Poem From Llanybri’ by Lynette Roberts from his BBC4 series, A Poet’s Guide to Britain.

Entry to this event is free, but you must book a ticket.

Love of the Bard breakfast with the actor and scholar. ‘I love it’ – Judi Dench. Cafédirect coffee will be served.

A second event by popular request: this event is a repeat of the sold out event 299.

The new novel from the author of Brick Lane opens with a mysterious death in the cellars of a smart, cosmopolitan hotel and then peels back the layers of polyglot London to reveal the melting pot that exists below.

Children’s wellbeing – even survival – depends, as it always has, on somebody taking care of them every minute of every day and night. But who is to do that caring, and who should bear the costs?

The miraculous tale of a father’s journey with his family to the origins of equine culture in wildest Mongolia to cure his severely autistic son.

Privacy, free speech and individual autonomy, rights hard-won over centuries, are being eroded by state surveillance and data centralization. The philosopher argues for the vigorous defence of civil liberties.

The columnist and author of 50 People Who Buggered Up Britain sits down In the Psychiatrist’s Chair.

Builders and energy advisors advise on how to green your home, get grants and live sustainably (and cheaply). ‘Energy doctor’ Rob Bell (Energy Saving Trust) and Russell Smith (Parity Projects), chaired by the Guardian’s green technology correspondent, Alok Jha.

Join in the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the world's bestselling picture book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. A brilliant party of games, songs, activities and interactive story telling with Justine de Mierre.

2–5 years

Using all the clues at your fingertips, come and discover the hidden wonders of the woodland with the vibrant Jan Watt. With environmentally-based games, quizzes and creative craft, you’ll be amazed what a story the forest has to tell.

7–11 years (unaccompanied with sign in/out)