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³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Arts at Hay Festival
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Hay 2024
25 May – 4 Jun 2017, Hay-on-Wye
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ at Hay Festival 2017
Bernie Sanders: Most Americans don't agree with President Trump
The US Senator calls for all countries to stand together against terrorism, and to deal with climate change.
Elif Shafak: European writers need to be more political
The best-selling author explains why writers in troubled democracies have to be political.
Michael Sheen: Empathy should be our foundation
As part of his Aneurin Bevan lecture, the actor discusses the importance of compassion.
Bill Bailey: Why I love the collective nouns for birds
From a 'charm of goldfinches' to a 'coil of wigeon'; the comedian's favourite bird terms.
Jeanette Winterson: We all need an education in love
The author argues that love is more important than ever in a world that's full of hate.
Lemn Sissay: Why foster care kids make great heroes
The poet outlines the importance of orphans and foster children in fiction and literature.
Highlights
Science, art, history and ideas
The biggest thinkers at the festival on everything from the internet to art to social care.
Literature
In-depth conversations with - and about - our greatest novelists.
Television, film, theatre and music
Actors, TV personalities and directors at the 2017 Hay Festival.
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