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Dannie Abse and Jean Sprackland Poetry Café We are delighted to welcome to the Poetry Café one of Wales’ greatest poets Dannie Abse with his new collection Speak, Old Parrot. He is joined by writer and poet Jean Sprackland reading from Sleeping Keys. Imperial Square, The Studio 5.30–6.15pm, FREE
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G L OB AL P E R SP ECTI V E S
In the last decade, many African countries have been transformed by overseas investment, improving governance, and advances in technology that revolutionised life for millions of ordinary Africans. Our panel of Africa experts, the social entrepeneur and founder of Africa Gathering Mariéme Jamme, the economist Padraig Carmody (The Rise of the BRICS in Africa) and the journalist Paul Vallely join the BBC’s Technology Correspondent Rory CellanJones to discuss what the future holds for this vast and multi-faceted continent.
The World Outside My Window
Imperial Square, The Inkpot 6.30–7.30pm, £8 £7.20 RES
Hammer: Screen, Page and Beyond In this fascinating discussion chaired by film critic and presenter Chris Hewitt, we delve into the archive with film clips to celebrate Hammer's extraordinary history. From the iconic horror classics of old to the recent record-breaking box office success of The Woman In Black, join Hammer CEO Simon Oakes, historian Marcus Hearn, as well as upcoming The Woman In Black: Angel of Death author Martyn Waites and screenwriter Jon Croker as they look ahead to Hammer's future. Montpellier Gardens, The Salon 6.30–7.30pm, £8 £7.20 RES
Inside the New Africa
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Kate Humble Humble By Nature Join broadcaster and farmer Kate Humble as she shares the journey she made from London town house to Welsh farm, saving a small part of Britain’s farming heritage along the way, as told in her new book.
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Kate Adie, Dharshini David and Christopher Meyer As the world shrinks, global trade increases and populations become more mobile, what are the pleasures and potential pitfalls of working across cultures? In an insightful and lively discussion our panellists the former US ambassador Christopher Meyer and the broadcaster and author Kate Adie look back on their globe-trotting careers and offer some advice to the unwary. Chaired by Sky Business News Presenter Dharshini David Imperial Square, Sky Arts Garden Theatre L182 6.30–7.30pm, £8 £7.20 RES
Virginia Ironside
P SY CHOLOGY
Growing Old Disgracefully
Psychology Café Nature or Nurture? Although entirely fictional, Lionel Shriver’s We Need to Talk About Kevin triggered a new debate about how much of our behaviour is inborn and how much is due to upbringing. Scientific opinion is still divided on the matter, and the jury is still out, especially with regard to sexual orientation, mental disorder and criminal activity. What do you think? Join Psychologist-in-Residence Dany Nobus to debate the issues and have your say.
When an agony aunt reaches sixty, she can lie like a trooper, jump off a bridge – or take to the stage. Join us for an enjoyable hour as Virginia Ironside provides a unique comedy performance. Imperial Square, Town Hall, Main Hall 6.30–7.40pm, £10 £9 RES L178
Montpellier Gardens, The Exchange 6.30–7.30pm, FREE L183
Montpellier Gardens, The Times Forum 6.30–7.30pm, £12 £10.80 RES L181
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