The full programme has been published and is now available for friends of the Festival to book . The Friends of Hay Festival was formed in 1988 and members fees fund the annual Friends Lecture. In return they get priority booking, access to a Friends entrance at the main venues on site, a Friends Café at Hay and regular newsletters. You can become a Friend by clicking here, it costs £20.
Notable additions to the programme not previously mentioned on this blog include:
- Marcus du Sautoy
- Richard Dannatt
- Paul O’Grady
- Rumer
- Douglas Alexander
- David Aaronovitch
- Mary Warnock
- Gilbert & George
- David Bailey
- AA Gill
- Germaine Greer
- Jon Ronson
- Simon Hoggart
Friends can book tickets now by logging on to the official site here.