Pat Barker discusses her bestselling Regeneration trilogy and her new novel Life Class.

Acclaimed American actor Alan Alda, immortalised as Hawkeye in M*A*S*H, makes a rare UK appearance at the festival to discuss his life and work on the stage and screen.

Guardian columnist Charlie Booker joins Guest Director Armando Iannucci. From political disillusionment to parking-space feuds and call-centre rage, they ask: why are we so angry?

Join the creator of the Discworld series Terry Pratchett for a celebration of nearly 25 years of magical fantasy as he reveals the secret of his success.

Germaine Greer presents a compelling portrait of her new book Shakespeare's Wife in a keynote lecture.

Michael Palin discusses some undiscovered gems he explores for his new BBC1 series Palin's New Europe, and shows some of the stunning images from his journey.

The Times Debate tackles the thorny issue: is politics an honourable profession. Ian Hislop, Editor of Private Eye, outspoken politician Tony Benn, the former Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd and Times journalist and former MP Matthew Parris join novelist and Radio 4 broadcaster Libby Purves.

In this Cheltenham exclusive, Stephen Hawking joins his daughter Lucy to present their new family book, George's Secret Key to the Universe.

Shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague returns to Cheltenham to discuss the turbulent life of William Wilberforce.

Armando Iannucci is joined by Peter Capaldi and Martin Sixsmith for a behind-the-scenes look at In The Thick of It.

Ken Loach discusses his life and work, including Kes, Cathy Come Home and his recent Palm d'Or-winning The Wind That Shakes the Barley.

Will Hutton, author of The State We're In, urges us to read The Writing on the Wall: China and the West in the 21st Century.

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