Tom Sutcliffe presents Radio 4’s flagship programme of ideas live from Hay, and will be joined on stage by award-winning authors Colm Tóibín, Sebastian Barry and Meg Rosoff to discuss how they breathe new life into stories from the past, from Greek tragedy to civil war while psychologist Jan Kizilhan explains how a history of trauma and genocide has been woven into the story of he Yazidi community.

Start the Week is broadcast every Monday at 9AM on BBC Radio 4