The perfect session if you love new ideas, original thinking and passionate speakers. Here we present science, history and fiction all on one ticket! Presenter Dallas Campbell reveals why space flight is built on science fiction. Actor and author Tony Robinson tells us why history is the best thing on Earth. And legendary author Katherine Rundell discusses the power of reading for pleasure in a time of AI. Hosted by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, who’ll open the Festival with poetry. We guarantee you’ll leave having learnt something new – something you Heard at Hay Festival.
