Inside The Hay Festival: What to See, Who's Appearing and What’s New
Festival organisers reveal the authors, conversations and highlights coming to this year’s Hay Festival.
Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall · Philippa Hall
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Full programme and booking information: https://www.hayfestival.com/hay-on-wye/home
Planning a visit to the Hay Festival this year?
In this special episode of Quick Book Reviews, Philippa travels to Hay-on-Wye to speak with festival organisers Heather Salisbury and Jacqueline Hewer about the exciting new programme.
Discover:
• The brand-new Crime Day
• A fantasy and romantasy focus for 2026
• Celebrity readers sharing their “Life in Books”
• Debut author showcases
• Over 400 events celebrating books and ideas
Plus the guests reveal the authors they’re most excited about — including Emma Thompson, Bear Grylls, Elizabeth Strout and Val McDermid.
And yes… the Hay Festival biscuit debate returns.
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