Talks & Lectures in United Kingdom- Page 14

Not As We Planned - Live

Your favourite podcast Not As We Planned is going LIVE! The Exposure Tour is hitting the road to London, Manchester and Edinburgh to hunt down the UK’s biggest…

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

An Afternoon with Lady Dodd

Join Lady Anne Dodd and Tony Nicholson for a special conversation celebrating Ken Dodd's life and legacy.

Showtown, Blackpool

Operation MI6

Presented by Entertainers.For the very first time, step inside the world of MI6.What really happens behind the headlines?How are intelligence operations planned…

Middlesbrough Town Hall, Middlesbrough

Mark Smith - Antiques Expert On The Road

Step into history with Mark Smith, the Medals & Militaria expert from BBC TV’s Antiques Roadshow, where he’s captivated audiences since 2014.Globally Recognised…

Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton

Astronomy Talks - From Here to Infinity

From Here to Infinity - exploring the scale of the universe.How big is the universe and how far can we see with our most powerful telescopes?From the moon, to t…

The Friarage Theatre, Yarm

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Knaresborough Heritage Centre Talk - The Forgotten War

The Forgotten War: The Civil War in Yorkshire 1642 - 1643Presented By Mike TurpinMost accounts of the English Civil War tend to concentrate on the southern coun…

Knaresborough Methodist Church, Knaresborough

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Talks@Trades - How To Get Rich Slowly: Live Fast Die Young... or get a Pension! By Mandy Maskell

A fun and entertaining talk on a subject many don't think about until late in life... Pensions!

Walthamstow Trades Hall & Institute, London

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Lunchtime Talk: The Legacy of Aberdeen’s Shipbuilding Past

Talk by Ross MacLennan, Curator at Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums.Aberdeen’s proud history of shipbuilding spanned over 200 years, much of which is still…

Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Aberdeen

How to look at a Dragon Robe

The 2026 John Dinkel Memorial Lecture is presented by Rachel Silberstein. Rachel explores the history of the dragon robe, the most important regulated garment o…

Royal Pavilion, Brighton

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Liverpool Poetry Space: Pig Date with Anne Vegter

We are delighted to welcome Anne Vegter and translator Astrid Alben to Liverpool, in partnership with UK publisher Prototype.

The Bluecoat, Liverpool

Simon Yates - My Mountain Life

A fascinating and humorous evening, acclaimed by both regular theatre patrons and outdoor enthusiasts alike!On the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985, mou…

The Avenue Theatre, Sittingbourne

Bradley Taylor & Friends

Award-winning poet and performer Bradley Taylor, described by Craig Charles as ‘a brand new voice and a fresh perspective on the art of poetry and performance’,…

The Glee Club, Birmingham

John McGahern: A Writing Life with Frank Shovlin

John McGahern was hailed as one of Ireland’s greatest novelists, yet much of his personal life remained hidden.

Seamus Heaney HomePlace, Bellaghy

Sir Derek Jacobi in conversation with Richard Clifford

Sir Derek Jacobi ‘is an icon of Stage and Screen’ … known for his work at the Royal National Theatre, has a BAFTA, Olivier, Emmy, Screen Guild and Tony Award an…

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Mosaic Workshop with Rhona Duffy - Callendar House Creative Sessions

Create your own Roman-style mosaic coaster using traditional marble tiles in a relaxed, family-friendly experience inspired by the Roman connections with the Fa…

Callendar House, Falkirk

Robbie Cumming - Canal Boat Stories

A fun and interactive evening of canal themed escapism with TV presenter, content creator and musician Robbie Cumming. Discover a secret world of winding waterw…

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley

Russell Watson - An Intimate Evening With ‘The Voice’

Get ready for an unforgettable night with one of the world’s most captivating performers.Russell Watson – the original crossover superstar – exploded onto the m…

Lancaster Grand Theatre, Lancaster

An Evening with Sir Chris Hoy

What do you hold onto when you're told you have between two and four years left to live?

Opera House, Manchester

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AI: Hope, Hesitation or Hype?

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our lives at remarkable speed. Should we be excited, concerned or somewhere in between?Join leading researchers from across…

Studio Theatre, Brighton

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Astronomy Talks - The Stars and their Life Cycles

The Stars and their Life Cycles - the formation of stars, their life cycles and their various endpoints as ‘stellar remnants’.A dark night sky full of stars is…

The Friarage Theatre, Yarm

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Origins of the Book of Kells

The Book of Kells is an intricately illustrated Celtic Gospel book, written in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament together with various pre…

Perth Museum, Perth

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Danny Hart - Won't Sit Down

Danny Hart is one of Downhill Mountain Biking’s racing elite; 2x World Champion, Red Bull Hardline winner, multiple National Championships winner and 2x World C…

Middlesbrough Town Hall, Middlesbrough

Russell Watson - An Intimate Evening With ‘The Voice’

Get ready for an unforgettable night with one of the world’s most captivating performers.Russell Watson – the original crossover superstar – exploded onto the m…

The Blake Theatre, Monmouth

David Elder Lecture - Dr Sarah Crowther presents 'OSIRIS-REx – The journey to Bennu and back'

OSIRIS-REx, NASA’s first sample return mission to an asteroid, launched in September 2016 on a 7-year round trip to collect a sample from asteroid Bennu and ret…

Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow

The Buildings Archaeologist - Dr James Wright

Discovering the Secrets of Britain’s Ancient Buildings.Visit any settlement in the land and there will be ancient buildings hidden in plain sight.

Brampton Park, Newcastle

Ancient Trees of Britain: Yew and Oak

Ancient Trees of Britain: Yew and Oak In this presentation, John Parker - CEO of the Arboricultural Association and founder of the Stonehouse Community Arboretu…

The Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury

Simon Yates - My Mountain Life

A fascinating and humorous evening, acclaimed by both regular theatre patrons and outdoor enthusiasts alike!On the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985, mou…

Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton

Pass The Meerkat

Pass The Meerkat is a London-based collective made up of eight friends, known for their sharp humour, relatable storytelling and unmistakable chemistry.

Islington Assembly Hall, London

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Richard Ayoade: Afterthoughts

Join BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, director, and writer Richard Ayoade for an evening of reflections as he shares insights from his latest book, Afterthoughts,…

Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds

Miriam Margolyes: Miriam's Full English

Following three best-selling memoirs and sold-out tours that left audiences in stitches, Britain’s most outspoken national treasure is back on the road — and sh…

Leeds Grand Theatre, Leeds

A Wild Night In: A Celebration of Mountaineering

A Wild Night In: A Celebration of Mountaineering Thursday 4th December 2026 19:00 Perth Concert Hall Mountains have always been a source of fascination - inspir…

Perth Concert Hall, Perth

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Simon Yates Pleasure and Pain

Simon Yates of Touching the Void returns to the Salisbury Guildhall with his NEW TALK Pleasure and Pain due to phenomenal demand!Touching the Void mountaineer S…

Guildhall Salisbury, Salisbury

Festive Wreath Making Workshop

Working with professional florists from FK Flowers come and make a beautiful and unique festive wreath in the glorious setting of Callendar House.

Callendar House, Falkirk

Bear Grylls: Never Give Up

Bear is best known for pushing the limits of human endurance – but he’s also spent his life helping young people and families build courage, resilience, and a l…

New Theatre, Oxford

Seed Talks: The Psychology of Carl Jung

With Dr Rachel NewsomUncover Jung's revolutionary insights into the human mind through dreams, shadows, synchronicity, and more. Followed by Q&A.

The Glee Club, Cardiff Bay

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Mark Smith - The Victoria Cross 'Hearts of Oak'

Step into an unforgettable evening as Mark Smith brings to life the extraordinary world behind Britain’s highest award for gallantry. Hearts of Oak continues th…

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford

Bombs to the Ballroom: Remembering the Bombing of Cheltenham

To celebrate the museum’s current ‘From Bombs to Bellbottoms’ exhibition and the 85th anniversary of Cheltenham’s deadliest bombing raids, historian and Univers…

Holst Victorian House, Cheltenham

Seed Talks: The Science of Intergenerational Trauma

With Dr Deba Choudhury.Discover the impact of family history, inherited experiences, epigenetics & learn how to break the intergenerational cycle.

The Glee Club, Birmingham

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Boar's Heads and Boy Bishops: Celebrating a Late Medieval Christmas

Boar's Heads and Boy Bishops: Celebrating a Late Medieval Christmas Presented by Tabbetha Atyeo Step back into 14th & 15th-century England's Twelve Days of Chri…

Knaresborough Methodist Church, Knaresborough

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Choir Party By Candlelight: The Big Christmas Singalong For Everyone

Join 200 others and learn to sing pop classics in harmony! Grab a drink and get ready to create epic musical vibes - no prep needed.Choir Party is the pop-up ch…

Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh

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Iolo Williams Presents Wonderful Welsh Wildlife

Live on stage, Iolo Williams looks at some of the amazing wildlife that can be seen in Wales.

Festival Drayton Centre, Market Drayton

Pruning Course: Old fruit trees

Learn how to improve the health and productivity of old fruit trees by appropriate pruning. This course has 2 online sessions and 2 practical session.

Stanmer Park, Brighton

An Evening With Liverpool Legends

Starring John Barnes & Jan MølbyGet ready for a night of laughs, banter, and legendary football stories as Liverpool icons John Barnes and Jan Mølby take the st…

Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

An Evening with the Spurs Captains

SPURS CAPTAINS | Perryman, Mabbutt, Roberts & King

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury

Hamza Yassin, My Life Behind The Lens

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour “My Life Behind the Lens”.

Darlington Hippodrome, Darlington

Pruning Course: Young fruit trees

In this hands-on course you will learn how to prune a fruit tree from the time of planting until it is established.

Stanmer Park, Brighton

Astronomy Talks - Cities of Stars

Cities of Stars - the Milky Way and other galaxies - the building blocks of the universe.Stars swarm in huge collections known as galaxies which define the larg…

The Friarage Theatre, Yarm

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Liverpool Legends

Get ready for a night of laughs, banter, and legendary football stories as Liverpool icons John Barnes and Jan Mølby take the stage!

Burnley Mechanics, Burnley