From drugged up occultists to the Duke of Abruzzi, author and film maker Mick Conefrey brings to life the ghosts of the eclectic and eccentric pioneers who first dared to climb the Savage Mountain.   Listen to the event in full below, or subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and hear every event. Find books by … Continue reading Mick Conefrey with Paul Blezard

We all know that one of the best reasons to travel is to tantalise your taste-buds with foreign flavours. Tim Anderson (restauranteur and winner of Masterchef 2011) and Shelina Permalloo (Cookery author and winner of Masterchef 2012) took us on a culinary tour bound to banish any remaining New Year’s Resolutions. Listen to the event in full … Continue reading Tim Anderson and Shelina Permalloo with Julia Wheeler

“Life is short – Take risks!” Paul Blezard settles in for a chat with TV presenter and author Simon Reeve about his round the world adventures and his upcoming series on Greece. Listen to the event in full below, or subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and hear every event. Find books by Simon Reeve on Stanfords.co.uk

When author Steve Boggan heard there may still be gold in them thar hills, he grabbed his pick and pan and set off for the California hills. He shares stories from his first hand experience (not) striking it rich, and shed light on the rich seam of history that links the new breed of modern … Continue reading Steve Boggan and David Reynolds

Wild times beckon as adventurers Sean Conway and Elsa Hammond, extreme sleep-er Phoebe Smith and micro-adventurer Alastair Humphreys swap stories and top tips for the how to have a great time outdoors right here in the UK. Listen to the event in full below, or subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and hear every event. Find … Continue reading Sean Conway, Phoebe Smith, Elsa Hammond and Alastair Humphreys

Steve McClure is one of the best rock-climbers in the world, and spends his time deliberately trying to find the hardest routes possible to any given summit. In equal parts inspiring and terrifying, Steve tells us what it’s like to hang by your fingertips in some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet. Listen … Continue reading Beyond Limits: Life Over the Edge – Steve McClure

You’re never too old to travel – to push yourself out of your comfort zone and defy even your own expectations. Hilary Bradt is joined by Simon Calder and Matthew Parris to share stories of spending their children’s inheritance on taking the road less travelled.    Listen to the discussion in full below, or subscribe … Continue reading Hilary Bradt, Simon Calder and Matthew Parris

Travel through centuries of Italian history with author Helena Attlee as she talks to the food writer and critic Matthew Fort about her zest for the land where lemons grow, and the surprising role citrus fruit has played in the making of a nation.   Listen to the discussion in full below, or subscribe to … Continue reading Helena Attlee talks to Matthew Fort

Patrick Barkham and Nicholas Crane took to the stage to talk to Julia Wheeler, praising the variety, romance and beauty of the UK’s coastline in this lively and enthusiastic discussion.   Listen to the discussion in full below, or subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and hear every event. Find books by Nicholas Crane and Patrick … Continue reading Patrick Barkham and Nicholas Crane with Julia Wheeler

TV presenter and author Simon Reeve shares tales from his latest adventures exploring Greece and Ireland, as well as a few of his favourite stories from the more than 110 countries he has travelled to making programmes for the BBC. Listen to the discussion in full below, or subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and hear every … Continue reading Simon Reeve talks to Paul Blezard