What's On

Hazel McBride
on A Queen Crowned in Flames

Online

Wed 27 May - Thu 11 Jun 2026

On Demand
The searing conclusion to the Celtic-inspired feminist romantasy duology that began with the instant Sunday Times bestseller A Fate Forged in Fire.

Meena Kandasamy & Y.M. Abdel-Magied
In Conversation with Ash Sarkar on Fieldwork As a Sex Object and At Sea

Online

Thu 04 - Fri 19 Jun 2026

On Demand
Together, Meena, Y.M., and Ash will explore the different battlegrounds of modern misogyny—from incels and influencers to the machismo of Big Oil.

Andrea McLean
on Shameless

Online

Wed 10 - Thu 25 Jun 2026

A raw and unflinchingly honest account of financial ruin, failed relationships, and finding the courage to keep going through life's most devastating moments.

William Dalrymple
The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

Live

Wed 10 Jun - Sun 13 Sep 2026

Join a master storyteller for the cautionary tale of the first global corporate power—and the supreme act of colonial violence that changed the world forever.

Richard Ayoade: Afterthoughts

Live

Wed 10 Jun - Wed 15 Jul 2026

Don't miss Afterthoughts, which goes beyond rumination, past pondering, probing further than ever before.

Keith Brymer Jones & Marj Hogarth
Us, Pots, and A Welsh Chapel

Live

Fri 12 - Thu 25 Jun 2026

Fresh from filming the third series of Channel 4's Our Welsh Chapel Dream, Keith and Marj invite you behind the scenes of their creative partnership.

The Archers: Live at 75

Live

Sun 14 Jun - Thu 26 Nov 2026

Don your best hat, dust off your prize-winning jam recipe and join us for an unforgettable celebration of 75 glorious years of BBC Radio 4's The Archers.

Cassandra Neyenesch
on A Little Bit Bad

Online

Mon 15 - Tue 30 Jun 2026

In conversation with journalist and author Rachel Johnson, join us for an evening exploring erotic awakening and the messiness of desire.

Lenny Henry
Still at Large

Live

Sun 21 Jun - Tue 03 Nov 2026

Part stand-up, part storytelling and part conversation with himself (and with you), this new live show sees Lenny return to the experiences that shaped him.

Catherine Kurtz
on Feast

Online

Thu 25 Jun - Fri 10 Jul 2026

Join debut novelist Catherine Kurtz as she presents Feast, a sumptuous historical novel brimming with intrigue and sensory wonder.

An Evening with Susie Wolff: Driven

Live

Mon 29 Jun - Thu 02 Jul 2026

Join former racing driver and Managing Director of F1 Academy as she lifts the bonnet on her incredible journey to the top of motorsport.

An Evening with Jenson Button

Live

Mon 06 - Wed 08 Jul 2026

One of Britain’s most respected racing drivers, and one of just 35 world champions in the history of Formula 1, Jenson Button’s career is the stuff of legend and fairytale.

Queenie is Working on It
A Conversation with Candice Carty-Williams

Live

Thu 09 Jul 2026

Bigger. Not better. Older. Not wiser. Queenie Jenkins is working on it.

Rory Bremner
Making an Impression

Live

Wed 12 - Thu 13 Aug 2026

What happens when Britain's sharpest political impressionist steps out from behind the masks?

My Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley

Live Online

Tue 01 Sep 2026 - Sat 30 Oct 2027

Step into a glittering royal world with beloved historian who spent twenty years working as Chief Curator in some of Britain’s most marvellous palaces.

Miriam's Full English LIVE

Live Online

Tue 01 Sep - Mon 14 Dec 2026

Britain's most outspoken national treasure is back on the road. Book now—at nearly 85, as Miriam puts it, "this old dyke can only go on so long."

Jay Rayner
All New Show: Nights Out in the Kitchen

Live

Thu 03 Sep - Thu 12 Nov 2026

Jay faces some serious questions and in this new show marking the publication of his fabulous new cookbook, he’s finally going to answer them.

Suzannah Lipscomb and Kate Williams
To Kill A Queen

Live Online

Fri 04 Sep - Mon 19 Oct 2026

Two queens. One crown. A decision that would change the monarchy forever.

Jon Ronson: Enter The Castle
Mystery, Crime & Unmoored Men

Live Online

Sat 05 Sep - Thu 08 Oct 2026

In this brand-new live show Jon, bestselling author of The Psychopath Test, brings us on a perilous journey with his first book in 11 years.

Yotam Ottolenghi
Simple Too: LIVE

Live

Sun 06 Sep - Wed 09 Dec 2026

Yotam will be cooking live on stage, sharing the inspiration behind his brand-new collection, as he brings recipes to life with colour, aroma, flavour, and joy.

Meera Syal
Vigilauntie!

Live

Mon 07 Sep - Wed 14 Oct 2026

The hilarious and heartwarming true stories of one of Britain’s most beloved comedy legends.

Xand van Tulleken: Make Me Well LIVE
A Quest to Understand the Confusing World of Wellness

Live

Mon 07 - Thu 24 Sep 2026

Join Oxford-trained medical doctor, Fulbright scholar, and BBC science presenter as he helps us navigate the Wild West.

Gillian Anderson presents: More
An Evening of Uncensored Conversation

Live

Mon 07 Sep 2026

To meet this intimate book on its own terms, Gillian sits down with a very special host and brilliant expert guests to explore the erotic lives of women.

The Good Immigrant with Nikesh Shukla
LIVE 10th Anniversary

Live

Wed 09 - Tue 15 Sep 2026

Editor Nikesh Shukla chairs a live panel bringing together original contributors to The Good Immigrant.

Middleland: An Evening with Rory Stewart

Live

Sun 13 - Tue 15 Sep 2026

Drawing on a decade living and serving as MP in Penrith and the Border, Middleland is Rory's portrait of rural Britain.

Robert Harris
Augustus, Agrippa, And The Birth Of The Roman Empire

Live

Mon 14 - Sun 20 Sep 2026

When it comes to power, does friendship exist at all? Robert Harris plunges us into the birth of the Roman Empire, the assassination of Julius Caesar and the rise of Augustus.

An Evening with Racing Icons David Coulthard & Mika Häkkinen

Live

Tue 15 - Sun 20 Sep 2026

Experience the electrifying reunion of Formula One's most captivating driver partnership, as former team-mates, fierce rivals and companions are back on the road.

Lemn Sissay
Let the Light Pour In LIVE

Live

Sun 20 Sep - Mon 09 Nov 2026

A master of words shares poetry, stories, and creativity for an unexpected evening.

Bear Grylls
Never Give Up

Live

Mon 21 Sep 2026 - Sun 14 Mar 2027

An evening of stories, survival, and inspiration for a thrilling, family-friendly live show for adventurers of all ages.

Jeremy Bowen
Truth Under Fire

Live Online

Tue 22 Sep - Wed 28 Oct 2026

Gaza. Ukraine. Syria. Sudan. Yemen. Hear from the journalist whose life's work is to get as close to the truth as possible.

An Evening with Matt King AKA Super Hans

Live

Tue 22 Sep 2026

You know the name. You know the carnage. Now he's coming to tell you about it in person.

John Simpson
The Leaders and Lunatics Tour

Live Online

Thu 01 Oct - Sun 29 Nov 2026

After successive sell-out tours, legendary journalist and broadcaster John Simpson CBE returns to the stage with a bold, unflinching look at leadership.

Dan Jones: Castles
A Fortified History of the World

Live

Sun 04 - Fri 30 Oct 2026

A gripping new history of the world told through its most iconic strongholds, from the walls of Troy to the Tower of London.

Michael Portillo
A Life of Two Halves

Live

Tue 06 Oct - Tue 24 Nov 2026

Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. Join Michael as he shares funny, insightful, and poignant stories from his extraordinarily rich and varied life.

Mary Beard
More Secret Histories of Ancient Rome

Live Online

Tue 06 Oct - Thu 05 Nov 2026

Renowned historian Mary Beard returns to the stage after her sold-out 2025 tour, stepping once more into the world of Ancient Rome.

Harry Enfield and No Chums!

Live

Sat 10 Oct 2026 - Wed 24 Mar 2027

Harry will reflect on 40 years of arsing about in comedy and bring some of his favourite characters vividly back to life on stage.

The Blindboy Podcast Live

Live

Sun 18 Oct - Sun 01 Nov 2026

With over 60 million global listeners, don’t miss polymath Blindboy Boatclub in conversation with a special guest.

Judi Dench: Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?

Live

Tue 20 Oct - Sun 29 Nov 2026

In this intimate and joyful evening, Judi joins her friend and writing partner Brendan O'Hea in conversation about her extraordinary new memoir.

Chris Packham's World of Wonder
A Planet on the Edge

Live

Fri 23 Oct - Tue 01 Dec 2026

Through his groundbreaking work on The Really Wild Show and Springwatch, Chris has devoted his life to engaging with the natural world - and urging us all to do the same.

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

Live

Sun 25 - Tue 27 Oct 2026

Unapologetically Fran Lebowitz, don’t miss an evening with one of the most insightful commentators of our time.

Uncovering Ancient Egypt with Bettany Hughes

Live

Fri 30 Oct - Wed 18 Nov 2026

Step into the golden sands of Ancient Egypt with award-winning historian Bettany Hughes as she brings the land of the pharaohs vividly to life.

The Body Keeps the Score - Dr Bessel van der Kolk
Live on Stage Across the UK and Ireland

Live

Sat 31 Oct - Sat 07 Nov 2026

Traumatic experiences leave their imprint on the body as well as the mind. Now Dr van der Kolk joins us to explore his bold new paradigm for treatment.

Wankernomics
Show_V4.1_FINAL_USETHIS

Live

Sat 31 Oct - Mon 23 Nov 2026

With two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, 50 million+ views online and a Sunday Times best-selling book, you could say Wankernomics is crushing it right now.

Cody Dahler: The State of This
A Thicky Thicky Dumb Dumb’s Guide to British Politics

Live

Mon 02 - Mon 09 Nov 2026

Cody takes on today's deteriorating climate of identity-driven, social-media hot-take, culture war-fuelled brainrot politics.

Brian Blessed’s 90th Birthday Bash

Live

Sun 22 Nov 2026

As he enters his tenth decade, join us for a celebration of the life, wit, and wisdom of the greatest living Englishman: Brian Blessed.

An Evening with Sir Chris Hoy
All That Matters

Live

Mon 23 - Sat 28 Nov 2026

At the heart of the evening is a simple but hard-won idea: that it is the small things, the ordinary moments most of us let pass unnoticed, that turn out to carry the most weight.

Sir Trevor McDonald Live
Witness to History

Live

Thu 11 Feb - Wed 31 Mar 2027

Sir Trevor McDonald has spent a lifetime reporting history. Now, he tells his own.

An Audience with Aggers and Tuffers

Live

Fri 19 Mar - Wed 19 May 2027

Out of the commentary box and onto the stage, the cricket legends are BACK and ready to bowl you over.

Chris Hadfield
Exploring the New Space Age

Live

Sun 30 May - Sun 20 Jun 2027

Chris places the Artemis era in full, thrilling context—from satellite mega-constellations to the geopolitics of lunar resources reshaping our world.

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