Autumn Festival 2023
Saturday 2 – Sunday 17 September
Autumn Festival 2023
Quench your curiosity and join over one hundred of Britain’s top historians, broadcasters, politicians and thinkers at the Festival this September.
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Autumn Festival Passes
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Day Pass – £40 – access to all events on your chosen weekday(s)
Festival Pass – £380 – now sold out
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Power and Politics
Former Prime Minister Theresa May discusses power and corruption, BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen journeys across the Middle East whilst David Olusoga explores the Union of the British nations and why Black British History matters. Former Foreign Secretary David Owen explores Russia and Ukraine, General Richard Dannatt & Robert Lyman interrogate the history of the British Army and Gavin Esler & Iain Dale ask: Is Britain Better than This?
History on Screen
From Bridgerton to Poldark: TV’s top historical consultants reveal their secrets. A House Through Time: A sneak preview of the new BBC series from David Olusoga coming next Spring. Call the Midwife: Stephen McGann and series creator Heidi Thomas on history versus drama. Travels Through Time: Michael Wood and Janina Ramirez on the pleasures and perils of making history documentaries for TV.
Quests into Past Worlds
Natalie Haynes takes us into the world of Medusa and the Greek Myths, lexicographer and Countdown star Susie Dent unlocks the hidden history of words, Michael Wood reveals why the Anglo Saxons Matter and Michael Scott tours the world’s greatest archaeological discoveries. Tom Holland transports us to Ancient Rome, Clare Jackson, winner of The Wolfson History Prize, takes us to Stuart England whilst Tracy Borman explores mother & daughter Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I
Unearthing Hidden Histories
Leading actor Paterson Joseph introduces Charles Ignatius Sancho, Janina Ramirez uncovers magnificent medieval women, Peter Brathwaite explores Black Portraits across the centuries, Helen Rappaport goes in search of Mary Seacole, Cat Jarman unlocks the Bone Chests of Anglo-Saxon England and Adam Rutherford asks: Where Are You Really From?
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Autumn 2023 Events
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