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91Èȱ¬ Arts at Hay Festival
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Hay 2024
24 May – 3 Jun 2018, Hay-on-Wye
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Are we really any closer to gender equality?
100 years after women won the right to vote, we asked eight people for their thoughts.
Richard Dawkins on the evolution of altruism
The scientist says humans' propensity for kindness is down to the way our ancestors lived.
Rebecca Schiller: Why we need complex stories of motherhood
The CEO of charity Birthrights argues that there isn't a right or wrong way to give birth.
How to count to 60 on your fingers
Marcus du Sautoy explains how the ancient Babylonians used their hands to count far higher than 10.
Rose McGowan: The Hollywood model is dying
The actress and activist talks about the importance of questioning what you see on screen.
Rupert Everett on London's gay scene in the 1970s
The actor describes an "extraordinary time" just a few years after the legalization of homosexuality.
Would Chelsea Clinton ever run for public office?
The daughter of politicians Bill and Hillary Clinton says every young person should consider it.
Goldie on the moment he realised he was an artist
The DJ, producer and graffiti artist describes a traumatic incident from his childhood.
Jilly Cooper on modern men
The inimitable author joked that they're scared of women, have beards and cry all the time.
Ian McEwan on adapting On Chesil Beach for the screen
The author sings the praises of Saoirse Ronan, who stars in the new film of his novel.
Margaret Atwood on the TV adaptation of The Handmaid's Tale
The author sings the praises of the smash-hit television version of her dystopian novel.
Akala: I got stopped by the police when I was 12
The rapper and poet describes the challenging experiences he had growing up.
Kathy Burke on the Grenfell project 24 Stories
The actor discusses how Twitter connections led to an anthology of stories about hope.
James O'Brien on the Irish abortion referendum
The journalist reveals his personal connection with the issue that's dominated the news.
Edith Hall: Correcting Aristotle on gender and race
It would only take 10 minutes to sort mistakes the Greek philosopher made.
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