Reproduced with the kind permission of sculptress Carol Peace

Literary talks in Knightsbridge

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Tuesday 30 June 2026

Jonathon Porritt

Sir Jonathon Porritt is an eminent writer and campaigner on sustainable development. Known for his advocacy of The Green Party he believes it is not too late to avoid climate breakdown.

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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