HIF Player

Lee and Andrew Child are the writers of the popular book series "Reacher" and here they talk about their individual and joint experiences writing them

Mark Watson is one of the UK’s most successful comedians

and novelists, equally on-stage making audiences cry with

laughter as he is on the page, exploring how human

connections are made in the unlikeliest of places.

Join neurodiversity advocate and podcaster Alex Partridge,

co-founder of LADbible and UNILAD, for a deeply personal and

practical event exploring life, ADHD, and his books.

Tune in as journalist, commentator, and author, Kat Brown, smashes the stereotypical idea of ADHD with scientific evidence, historical context and provides practical support for ADHD minds as part of Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival 2024.

Her book, It's Not A Bloody Trend, is based on Kat’s life experience and extensive interview with leading clinical experience and ADHDers, this podcast is for anyone wondering if what’s always been ‘wrong’ with them might just be undiagnosed ADHD.

Podcast Music by Joseph McDade

This content is free but if you are able to, we would greatly appreciate any donations to our arts charity.

Tackling climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today, but what actions actually make a difference? In this episode of HIF Player,  Mike Berners-Lee, author of acclaimed books such as How Bad Are Bananas and There Is No Planet B, discusses climate action asks "who is really in control?" Recorded live as part of Berwins Salon North.

Podcast Music by Joseph McDade.

This content is free but if you are able to, we would greatly appreciate any donations to our arts charity.

Tune in as cricketing legend, Monty Panesar, shares the view from his front row seat as he recounts some of the greatest dramas in English cricket, along with his own inspiring story. Interviewed by Matt Stadlen as part of Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival 2024.

His autobiography, The Full Monty, is the hilarious, poignant and uplifting story of his life and career, from a happy, cricket-filled childhood in Luton to how he confronted and overcame his issues to regain his place as a national treasure.

Podcast Music by Joseph McDade

This content is free but if you are able to, we would greatly appreciate any donations to our arts charity.

Berwins Salon North - Louisa Guise by Harrogate International Festival

Celebrated historical fiction author, Victoria Hislop, speaks to Matt Stadlen as part of Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival 2024. Her latest novel, The Figurine, weaves a tale of history, art and love.

Hislop discusses her first foray into the world of archeology as well as the inspiration behind the novel, the significance of cultural heritage and her passion for Greek history.

Podcast Music by Joseph McDade

Jane Casey – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival

Jack Jordan – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International Festival