Britain’s best-selling historian Ben Macintyre tells the extraordinary story of the SAS storming of the Iranian embassy in London – joined live on stage by former hostage Sim Harris.
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World Design Congress: Design for Planet
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The World Design Congress returns to London for the first time in 60 years – convening global leaders, radical thinkers, and visionary creators under one roof to shape the future through design.
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Miriam Margolyes: From A to Z
What do arseholes, America, apostrophes, and ageing all have in common? In Miriam Margolyes’ world, they’re the perfect material for wit, wisdom, and unfiltered stories.
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The Rise of Climate Denialism, with George Monbiot
Across the planet, hard-won progress towards a healthier planet is being threatened – but what are the forces driving the big climate pushback?
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An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators.
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Yuval Noah Harari – Making Sense of a World in Crisis
Join the renowned historian and philosopher for a unique conversation exploring the roots of this chaotic and frightening moment in world history, and discover his insights into our future.
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Explorers: The Age of Discovery with James May
Join James May for a landmark live show, bringing to life the stories of the extraordinary explorers who traversed the deserts, scaled the mountains, sailed into the unknown.
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Darbar: Yogabliss to Live Music with Kanwal Ahluwalia
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A holistic journey of movement and melody all set to the sounds of live Indian classical music for a unique experience.
Kanwal Ahluwalia practitioner
Kirpal Panesar esraj
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Darbar: Aurabreath – Breathwork with Davel Patel
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Breathe into your innate wisdom . Tune into the power of your breath with functional breathing practices designed to improve focus, calmness, and inner resilience.
Davel Patel practitioner
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Darbar: Sacred Sound Bath with San Lau
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Flow into Inner Peace. Experience the profound healing power of an immersive sound bath with gongs, crystal bowls, and percussion, creating an environment for deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
San Lau sound healing practitioner
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Darbar: Raga Wellbeing with Jason Kalidas
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Experience the healing power of Indian Ragas on the Bansuri and Tanpuras.
Jason Kalidas bansuri
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Merlin Sheldrake - The Secret Lives of Fungi LIVE
Join renowned biologist and bestselling author Merlin Sheldrake for a mind-expanding journey into the extraordinary world of fungi.
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David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time
Known for his acclaimed documentaries Black and British: A Forgotten History and A House Through Time,David Olusoga offers remarkable storytelling in this powerful and enlightening social narrative.
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An Evening with Margaret Atwood
Join us for a very special evening as we welcome back our dear friend, one of literature's most fearless voices, Margaret Atwood, celebrating her long-awaited memoir, Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts.
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Fabian Almazan in Conversation with Jo Lawry
Discover how music and environmentalism intersect in this intimate conversation with acclaimed jazz pianist Fabian Almazan, as he speaks to Guildhall School's Head of Jazz Dr Jo Lawry.
