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Ready for a Winter Weekend?

Ep. 309

I speak to Helen Bagnall, Head of Programmes and Engagement at The Hay Festival about the special Winter Weekend later this year. 

For more information and to book tickets: https://www.hayfestival.com/winter-weekend/home

Helen recommends:

The How by Yrsa Daley-Ward

Pandora’s Jar by Natalie Haynes 

Dancing In The Streets By by Barbara Ehrenreich

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