The FTWeekend festival returns to Hampstead Heath on Saturday (September 2) with presenter Greg James and Succession creator Jesse Armstrong among the lineup.
The full day of speakers, debates and interactive sessions showcases the best of the national newspapers' journalism and explores 'big ideas' in politics, economics, and culture across 10 different stages ranging from House and Home, to Food & Drink, and Travel.
Serving and former MPs appearing include shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves, ex chancellor Alistair Darling, and Secretary of State for Housing and Levelling Up Michael Gove who takes part in a live recording of the FT's politics podcast.
Armstrong, the award-winning creator of the hit HBO show about Brian Cox's media mogul handing over power to his children, will talk about dysfunctional dynasties, while James will speak about the rising popularity of podcasting.
Meanwhile food critics Tim Hayward and Jay Rayner appear on the Food & Drink stage alongside chefs Henrique Sá Pessoa, Romy Gill, and Margot Henderson.
The eclectic programme ranges from sessions on property and personal finance, to health, tech, fashion and gardening.
Podcast host Fi Glover, artist Cornelia Parker, award-winning authors Leïla Slimani and Julian Barnes, and film maker Neil Jordan (The Crying Game, Interview with the Vampire) are also set to appear.
Festivalgoers can also enjoy historians Simon Schama and Peter Frankopan, former M16 chief Alex Younger, comedian Markus Brigstocke, singer and activist Feargal Sharkey, and actors Ray Fearon and Deborah Findlay reading from Shakespeare's First folio.
And they can take part in a variety of hands-on experiences including a guided ceramics class with designer Henry Holland, a workshop with artist Martha Freud, and a floral masterclass with King Charles' flower designer Shane Connolly.
There are delicious food and drink stalls alongside sessions on rum, British cheeses, and chocolate.
And fans of FTWeekend can test their intelligence with a unique cryptic crossword puzzle, or enjoy appearances by editor Roula Khalaf, economics commentator Martin Wolf, chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley, and foreign editor Alec Russell.
FTWeekend's newly appointed editor, Janine Gibson said: "It’s a true privilege to take on such a beloved event as the FTWeekend festival which is already a British summertime staple for fans and subscribers. Our team put together a programme of the timeliest, cleverest, most entertaining speakers and I’m so excited to see the big stories and connecting themes come to life over one brilliant day."
FTWeekend runs in the grounds of Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath on Saturday September 2.
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