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Literary talks in Knightsbridge

Great conversations start with fascinating people. Series 4 of Kent House Series features an outstanding line-up of authors and interviewers with remarkable lives, compelling stories and plenty to say. Join us for thought-provoking discussion, unexpected insights and entertaining evenings in the distinctive surroundings of Kent House.

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Series 4

Thursday 22 October 2026

JEREMY HUNT

The former Chancellor of the Exchequer will be discussing - and setting out a credible case for optimism - one of the most compelling debates of our time - can we be rich again?

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Wednesday 11 November 2026

PRUE LEITH

This seemingly ageless food writer and TV personality discusses... ageing. We will no doubt be treated to a lively, uplifting and thoroughly entertaining evening in her upbeat company.

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Wednesday 25 November 2026

FERGAL KEANE

One of the BBC's most respected journalists joins us to talk about his extraordinary life and career during which he has, for three decades, been a witness to conflicts around the globe.

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Wednesday 2 December 2026

JIMMY WALES

Best known as the founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy is an internet entrepreneur named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People and also acknowledged by the World Economic Forum as one of the top 250 leaders across the world.

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Wednesday 24 February 2027

HONEY & CO.

Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer own London-based Middle Eastern restaurant group Honey & Co. The couple have written five acclaimed cookbooks and host the podcast

Honey & Co: The Food Sessions.

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Series 3 - Past Events

HELD 5 November 2025

Boris Johnson

A larger than life figure, untrammeled by the usual rules of politics, few would argue that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is anything other than an absolute one off.

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HELD 22 October 2025

Elif Shafak

The best-selling author, known for her poetic literary style and sumptuous story telling discussed her latest novel which is centred around three characters living on the banks of the Rivers Thames and Tigris.

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Held 3 March 2026

Alastair Campbell

The writer, political strategist and podcaster (The Rest Is Politics) joined us

to talk about his extraordinary career

in politics and his bestselling book

But What Can I Do?

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Held 18 March 2026

Mary Portas

The businesswoman known variously

as Britain's 'Queen of Shops' and

'Queen of Frocks' talked about her

time revitalising the department store, Harvey Nichols.

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Held 16 April 2026

Tom Bradby

Twin anchor of ITV’s News at Ten,

Tom is a journalist famous for his revelatory interview with Prince Harry

and Meghan Markle and author of multiple thrillers.

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Held 5 May 2026

Errollyn Wallen

Errollyn Wallen CBE is a multi award-winning Belize-born British composer, appointed Master of the King’s Music in 2024 and President of the Royal Society of Musicians in January this year.

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Held 3 June 2026

Julia Bradbury

Host of Countryfile and Britain's Best Walks, Julia gave our audience the ultimate health and wellness tips from her recent book Hack Yourself Healthy

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