History, Arts & Literary speakers

Gyles Brandreth
Author, Raconteur & Former Conservative MP

Jancis Robinson
World-leading Wine Critic

Quentin Letts
Parliamentary Sketchwriter, Daily Mail

Robin Kermode
Actor & Personal Communication Coach

Joe Stilgoe
Jazz Musician

Jon Culshaw
Comedian & Impressionist

AC Grayling
Philosopher, Educationalist & Ethicist

Mayim Bialik
American Actress & Author

Paul Loeb
Thought Leader on Civic Engagement

Rebecca Walker
Influential Cultural Critic & Author

James Rosenquist
Legendary American Artist

Heidi W. Durrow
Best-Selling Author

Eleanor Clift
Astute Political Journalist & Author

Twyla Tharp
Award-Winning Choreographer

Renzo Piano
World-Renowned Architect

Tom Parker Bowles
Popular Food Writer & Columnist

William McDonough
World-Renowned Architect & Designer

Julian Fellowes
Oscar-Winning screenwriter

Tatiana de Rosnay
Popular French Journalist & Writer

John Fund
Senior Editor, The American Spectator