Monday 5 October
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DEFINING MOMENTS
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POLITICS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
9/11 and The Rise Of ISIS Critics would argue that post-9/11 foreign policy has ushered in more instability. With polished digital propaganda, the emergence of ISIS has marked a new era of Islamic extremism. Patrick Cockburn (The Rise of Islamic State) and Abdel Bari Atwan (Islamic State: The Digital Caliphate) discuss the rise of this ruthless new movement with Eleanor Mills of The Sunday Times. CLASSIC LITERATURE
Arthur Miller At 100
HISTORY
The Bletchley Girls For the women of Bletchley Park, hunched over meaningless pieces of paper listening to transmissions for hours on end, war work was confusing, monotonous, meticulous – and highly confidential. Presenter and historian Tessa Dunlop, and two Bletchley veterans, share their extraordinary journeys into an adult world of secrecy, love and loss. They talk to the BBC’s Kirsty Lang. Imperial Square, Town Hall, University of Warwick Stage 1.30-2.30pm £8
Penning some of the 20th century’s most renowned plays, Arthur Miller changed the course of American theatre. Friend and biographer Christopher Bigsby discusses his life and work in his centenary year. Chaired by Sarah Churchwell. Montpellier Gardens, The Salon 2-3pm £8
Montpellier Gardens, The Times Forum 2-3pm £8 L108
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LIFESTYLE
Secret Gardens Of The Cotswolds The award-winning garden journalist Victoria Summerley offers a stunningly illustrated insider’s view of twenty of the Cotswolds’ most beautiful private gardens, created by some of the world’s leading contemporary designers. Imperial Square, The Sunday Times Garden Theatre 1.45-2.45pm £8 L105
POLITICS & CURRENT AFFAIRS HISTORY
The King’s Bed: Sex, Power and The Court Of Charles II Investigative journalists Don Jordan and Michael Walsh turn their eye to the thrilling history of Charles II’s debauched life. Introducing key figures from his inner circle – court favourites and confidantes, ‘pimpmasters’ and pox doctors – they tell the compelling story of a king ruled by his passion. Imperial Square, The Inkpot 2-3pm £7
*These events have unreserved seating
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The Times Explainers: The Middle East What would you like to know about the Middle East? With full-scale wars raging, issues affecting the Arab world can be complex. Newly returned from Beirut, Catherine Philp of The Times shares insights and answers your questions. Imperial Square, Town Hall, The Drawing Room * 3.30-4.30pm £7
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