Kids can try science challenges like making a stem cell potion, interview real scientists and watch a live magic show, with activities inside and outside all day.
Hear how health in the UK and worldwide has changed over 150 years, from public health gains to new drugs, and what the future might hold with new technology.
Anselm Kiefer and Simon Schama will chat about how Kiefer’s art is inspired by Van Gogh, discussing painting styles and big ideas from history to science.
A group of experts discuss how fashion and design could change if human bodies were seen as a source of materials, touching on ethics, new science and creative ideas.
This story follows Ishmaelle, who longs for a life at sea after losing her family. She disguises herself as a boy, sets off to New York, and faces challenges with courage.
James Cahill talks about his new novel ‘The Violet Hour’, discussing themes of beauty and art, set against the backdrop of contemporary art’s allure and excess.
You can hear how this famous ballet first wowed people in 1924, see the huge Picasso-painted backdrop after its careful conservation, and learn how it’s still inspiring dance today.
Guests hear why gin was linked with 18th-century social problems, try three types of gin with cocktails, and learn how it affected Britain’s navy and empire.
Nicola Bowery will share stories about working closely with Leigh Bowery, discuss the creative sparks behind their costumes, and talk about her role in keeping his legacy alive.
You can meet scientists and researchers from lots of different areas, watch a talk at 1.30pm, and try hands-on activities showing new ways to treat illnesses.
Dr Allan Brodie debates if English seaside towns should join the likes of pyramids as World Heritage sites, highlighting their historical rise in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Professor Manda Banerji explains how huge black holes, once thought rare, are now found everywhere. She talks about how new telescopes help scientists learn how they form and influence galaxies. The talk also highlights how teamwork and fresh ideas lead to big breakthroughs in understanding the Universe.
Scientists from across the UK get on stage to share jokes about their research, with each show featuring two different funny researchers and adult humour.
Dr Chandrima Ganguly takes a close look at today’s new AI developments, questions their real benefits, and talks about making technology more fair to everyone.
Mariya Moosajee shares how gene therapy could help people with genetic eye diseases, outlining new treatments her team is working on and discussing the challenges ahead.
Hear how aurorae on Ganymede, Jupiter’s biggest moon, may reveal salty water beneath its surface, as well as details about a new space mission studying its magnetic field.
Hear Ben Paites talk about what old finds like a rare rapier sword reveal about LGBTQ+ history, and how hidden stories have come to light through his book.
Hear all about why Venice was a top spot for tourists in the 1700s, while you look closely at paintings by Canaletto and Guardi and learn some of their secrets.
Wendy Holden shares moving stories from her time reporting on wars and from her family, linking them to objects like those from Burma and the Gulf War, plus tales about Fredy Hirsch who tried to help children during the Holocaust.
Hear how the Army Air Corps supported troops in places like Malaya and Northern Ireland, faced early challenges, and adapted to new aircraft and roles.
Monty Don and Tom Stuart-Smith chat about what they’ve learned during their years designing gardens, their current projects, and what gardening means today.
Finn Williams talks about what city architects really do, shares stories of tough choices they’ve faced, and chats about ideas for making cities better.
Jade Lindo looks at how breadfruit became part of Caribbean meals, highlighting the ways Black enslaved women shaped food traditions and resisted colonial rules.
Chemist Franklin Aigbirhio talks about creating new chemicals for medical imaging that can map and monitor vital biochemicals like enzymes and proteins in the human body.
Experts look at Madge Gill’s life, her creative process guided by ‘Myrninerest’, and how she’s inspired Grayson Perry while discussing her spot in art history.
A panel of experts will chat about how design, science, and stories are helping people see nature and other living things in new ways. They’ll talk about changes in laws, fresh research, and the importance of how we talk about our ties to the natural world.
This bold 1993 film by Charles Atlas blends punk style with Michael Clark’s striking dance moves. It celebrates self-expression, questions who counts as an artist, and puts voices from the edges of society at the heart of the story.
Andrew Robertshaw explains how experts use hands-on experiments to learn what everyday life was like for soldiers, from ancient times to the Second World War.
