Authors and guests at the book festival in Hay-on-Wye, Wales.
Helena Kennedy asks the MP to explain an allusion to a Ridley Scott film in his book.
The MP tells Helena Kennedy about the commitment needed to join a party in the 1970s.
The place writer reads a passage from his latest book, Landmarks.
The award winning author describes the moment she met her rescuer, the goshawk, Mabel.
The celebrated author reads a touching poem about love from his latest collection.
The author discusses her memoir, My History: A Memoir of Growing Up, with Simon Jenkins
The comedian and writer tells Marcus Brigstocke about Time Trumpet & The Thick of It.
The two comics tell Marcus Brigstocke how they told the world they were 'a bit funny'
The author talks to Guardian books editor Claire Armitstead about his late friend.
The comedian airs his frustration with politicians with a Dr Seuss style poem.
The renowned linguist attempts to mime an A-Z of Shakespeare for his actor son in 5 mins.
The author talks about his career with live input from illustrator Chris Riddell
The author reveals all with live input from illustrator Chris Riddell.
The vintage expert explains Chanel's innovative way of freeing women from corsets.
The vintage couture expert on the glamour of the disco scene.
The fashion expert talks about Halston, who partied with Elizabeth Taylor at Studio 54.
The fashion expert discusses the man behind the dress for the 21st century woman.
The vintage couture expert explains why 1924 Ribbon Dress still holds sway on catwalks.
The writer and Nicholas Hytner discuss new film The Lady in the Van
Alan Bennett and Nicholas Hytner discuss their upcoming film.
The award-winning author talks to Peter Florence