{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6087d3aca4a81031ba098a59/69a989c39cf98017845bb668?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Inside The Hay Festival: What to See, Who's Appearing and What’s New","description":"<p>Full programme and booking information: https://www.hayfestival.com/hay-on-wye/home</p><p>Planning a visit to the&nbsp;<strong>Hay Festival</strong>&nbsp;this year?</p><p>In this special episode of&nbsp;<em>Quick Book Reviews</em>, Philippa travels to&nbsp;<strong>Hay-on-Wye</strong>&nbsp;to speak with festival organisers&nbsp;<strong>Heather Salisbury</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Jacqueline Hewer </strong>about the exciting new programme.</p><p>Discover:</p><p>• The brand-new&nbsp;<strong>Crime Day</strong></p><p>• A fantasy and romantasy focus for 2026</p><p>• Celebrity readers sharing their&nbsp;<strong>“Life in Books”</strong></p><p>• Debut author showcases</p><p>• Over&nbsp;<strong>400 events</strong>&nbsp;celebrating books and ideas</p><p>Plus the guests reveal the authors they’re most excited about — including&nbsp;<strong>Emma Thompson</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Bear Grylls</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Elizabeth Strout</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Val McDermid</strong>.</p><p>And yes… the Hay Festival biscuit debate returns.</p>","author_name":"Philippa Hall"}