Inside The Hay Festival: What to See, Who's Appearing and What’s New

Full programme and booking information: https://www.hayfestival.com/hay-on-wye/home

Planning a visit to the Hay Festival this year?

In this special episode of Quick Book Reviews, Philippa travels to Hay-on-Wye to speak with festival organisers Heather Salisbury and Jacqueline Hewer about the exciting new programme.

Discover:

• The brand-new Crime Day

• A fantasy and romantasy focus for 2026

• Celebrity readers sharing their “Life in Books”

• Debut author showcases

• Over 400 events celebrating books and ideas

Plus the guests reveal the authors they’re most excited about — including Emma Thompson, Bear Grylls, Elizabeth Strout and Val McDermid.

And yes… the Hay Festival biscuit debate returns.

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