In Afterburn, Blake Morrison returns to poetry, his first calling, to offer scenes from his own life and the lives of others. In psychology, 'afterburn' refers to the time before a past event is assimilated – an idea that resonates through these poems (which themselves linger after reading) about memory and our attempts to articulate, ... Blake Morrison – Afterburn and On Memoir

Julian Fellowes is a multi-award-winning actor, writer, director, producer and Conservative peer. In conversation, Julian will talk about his early life, acting and the writing career that made him a household name. As creator of Downton Abbey, he has won three Emmy awards as well as the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Gosford ... Julian Fellowes – In Conversation: My Life and Work

We're confused about AI: what it is, and where it's leading us – whether into a utopia or an apocalypse. Yet these obsessions thwart efforts to make meaningful change in an industry with very real problems. Here, Dr Eleanor Drage, one of the world's leading AI ethicists, unpicks the culture and ideas that drive the ... Dr Eleanor Drage – What If We Got AI Right?

An epic, visceral history of the Romans in Britain, from Caesar’s first invasion attempt in 55 BC to the fall of the Roman Empire, by the author of Rome: Eternal City. Bringing together archaeology, anthropology, geology and history, Addis paints a vivid portrait of what life was like for Roman and Briton during these centuries, ... Ferdinand Addis – Conquest: The Roman Invasion of Britain

Is Britain stuck in a doom loop of higher debt and higher taxes? Or can we fix the British economy?Jeremy Hunt argues that getting out of Britain’s low growth is a solvable problem, and that we should approach the country’s economic future with optimism. Hunt asks the key questions: How deliverable are the changes we ... Jeremy Hunt – Can We Be Rich Again?

A gripping biography of Elizabethan seafarer Thomas Cavendish, from his triumphantcircumnavigation of the world to his ill-fated final voyage.In June 1593, a ghostly ship drifted into an Irish harbour. Only 16 crewmen remainedalive, and the deck was littered with the dead. This was the melancholy homecoming of the ship Desire, one of a fleet of ... Iain Gately – The Queen’s Pirate

The Sisterhood Rules: For twin sisters Isabel and Verity, the sisterhood rules were shattered when Verity had an affair with Izzy's husband. Unforgivable, right? Devastated by her sister's betrayal, Izzy casts Verity into social Siberia. But when their mother goes missing, Verity and Izzy are forced to come together again to find her. And then ... Kathy Lette – The Sisterhood Rules

Anxiety can have an immense power, affecting the way we think, feel and behave. Keeping us inside, away from people, places and opportunities. Making us question, doubt or criticise ourselves. Sending us into a sea of worry, which threatens to overwhelm us.  But what if we stopped trying to fight the waves and, instead, learned ... Dr Sian Williams – The Power of Anxiety: How to ride the worry wave

Nigel Farage is arguably the most consequential British politician of our age, and on current polling he is set to become the UK prime minister after the next general election. But aspects of his life story remain shrouded in mystery. Who is the real Nigel Farage, and does he possess the qualities to lead the ... John Sweeney – The Real Nigel Farage

In 2026 the United States of America will celebrate its 250th birthday. How did this vast land, long inhabited by diverse indigenous cultures, come to be dominated by English speakers? How has it grappled with the stark contradictions between its ideals of liberty and the grim reality of its ongoingracial divide? This extraordinary collection of ... Simon Jenkins – A Short History of America: From Tea Party to Trump

The first memoir from the national treasure, critically acclaimed actress and much-loved Gavin &Stacey star. Candice Marie in Nuts in May, Beverly in Abigail’s Party, Mrs Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, Betty in Fat Friends, Sue in Here We Go and Pamela in Gavin & Stacey: Just a few of the beloved, iconic characters brought ... Alison Steadman – Out of Character: A Memoir