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José Pizarro: Redefining Spanish Cooking

Sunday 24 August 10:30 - 11:30

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Legendary chef José Pizarro is an icon of Spanish cuisine in the UK. Today he chats to us about his passion for fresh, quality produce prepared with simplicity and lashings of enthusiasm…
 

Let's Rock with Robert Tregoning

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Sunday 24 August 11:15 - 12:15

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Get up and dance as author, choreographer, and former West End performer Robert Tregoning shares his latest book, The Rock Family Band…
 

Meet Zog

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Sunday 24 August 11:30 - 12:00

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Everyone’s favourite accident-prone dragon is at the Book Festival for one day only for a very special storytime. Join Zog for stories and a dance before grabbing a selfie – what a good idea!…
 

Pretty Painted Pebbles with Jarvis

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Sunday 24 August 11:45 - 12:45

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See Jarvis create beautiful drawings on stage and learn all about how the objects we collect with our loved ones can hold memories that last a lifetime…
 

Chloe Dalton: Raising Hare

Sunday 24 August 11:45 - 12:45

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Suffering from burnout, political adviser Chloe Dalton retreated from the big city to the English countryside. There she found a seemingly abandoned leveret, or baby hare, and took it home…
 

Thinking Differently with Greg Stobbs

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Sunday 24 August 12:00 - 13:00

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Think quickly and imagine wildly in author-illustrator Gregg Stobb’s event about celebrating differences and embracing what makes you unique!…
 

Elodie Harper: History’s Child

Sunday 24 August 12:00 - 13:00

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In the aftermath of defeat, what kind of legacy did Boudicca, warrior queen and mastermind of one of history’s greatest revolts, leave her child?…
 

Malcolm X at 100

Sunday 24 August 12:15 - 13:15

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Malcolm X was born 100 years ago this year. Yet his legacy of resistance ‘by any means necessary’ continues to resonate globally. With special guests Bonnie Greer, Vayu Naidu, and Ekow Eshun. Chaired by Colin Grant…
 

History's Most Epic Fails with Athena Kugblenu

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Sunday 24 August 13:00 - 14:00

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History’s full of daring deeds, mighty heroes, and incredible inventions. But it’s also full of huge FAILS! Discover the truths behind the world’s biggest howlers with comedian and CBBC Horrible Histories writer, Athena Kugblenu, author of History’s Most…
 

Have Lunch with Julie Lin

Sunday 24 August 13:00 - 16:00

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In this immersive event, join Lin – Saturday Kitchen favourite and founder of Michelin-recommended Glasgow restaurant, Ga Ga Kitchen – as she teases out the vibrant ingredients that define her…