15 June 2025, Hedingham Castle

Day 2: Sunday, 15 June

10.30am RELIGION • ‘Which Jesus?’ • Catherine Nixey – A book talk about the many different versions of Jesus that existed at the turn of the millennium

11.45am CLASS • ‘Class Matters’ • Aaron Reeves & Sam Friedman- The co-authors of the
definitive study of the British upper class unpack their research and findings.

2pm LONGEVITY • ‘The Science of Aging & Quest for Immortality’ • Venki Ramakrishnan – The Nobel Prizewinning biologist explains why we die and the prospects for prolonging life.

3.15pm – CHINA & FOOD • ‘Invitation to a Banquet’ • Fuchsia Dunlop – The world’s top English-language expert on Chinese food introduces her latest award-winning book, a history of Chinese cuisine.

4.30pm SCIENCE, HISTORY & WRITING • ‘Always Take Notes’ (live podcast taping) featuring
Frank Close, author of ‘Destroyer of Worlds’ – One of the UK’s top physicists discusses the history of atomic weapons.