Hay Festival11 Jul 2019The books that turned a life aroundWhile serving time in prison, Alex Wheatle took to reading. In this clip, he explains how it helped him feel less alone.11 Jul 2019Culture27 May 2019Can fiction improve your mental health?In the toughest of times, fiction can be an important remedy, as a panel of top authors discussed at a special BBC Culture event at the Hay Festival.27 May 2019Culture10 Aug 2017Confessions of a screen iconThe acclaimed actress Charlotte Rampling talks to BBC Culture about her childhood, the swinging ‘60s, her edgy film roles, and her book, Who I Am10 Aug 2017Culture26 Jul 2017How to learn the piano in six weeksIn How to Play the Piano, the concert pianist James Rhodes teaches readers how they can learn the instrument in just six weeks. Watch the video above to find out more.26 Jul 2017Culture26 Jul 2017How music can save your lifeThe pianist James Rhodes wants to teach everyone to play the piano in six weeks. Watch him tell Clemency Burton-Hill why in the video above.26 Jul 2017Culture29 Jun 2017What inspired a children’s classicJudith Kerr reveals the story behind The Tiger Who Came to Tea – and one of her latest books, about a rescued seal pup.29 Jun 2017Culture20 Jun 2017The myth of America’s class divideUS author Elizabeth Strout talks about the disparity between America’s rural and urban communities from the Hay Festival.20 Jun 2017Culture16 Jun 2017‘How my gay son inspired me to write’The Irish writer talks to Rebecca Jones about the genesis of his latest novel, Days Without End. Watch the video to find out more.16 Jun 2017Culture16 Jun 2017Garry Kasparov: The upsides of AIThe chess grandmaster, who once saw his skills outstripped by artificial intelligence, explains why it’s time to welcome the era of smart machines.16 Jun 2017Future
