One arts charity, multiple fantastic Festivals. From world exclusive events with international best-sellers, to launching the careers of debut authors, the HIF Player Podcast brings the literary conversations from Harrogate International Festivals' famous stage to audiences around the world.
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Marie Tierney – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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8:50Marie Tierney – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Nadine Matheson – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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10:48Nadine Matheson – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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M W Craven – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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16:19M W Craven – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Imran Mahmood – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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13:27Imran Mahmood – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Jack Jordan – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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11:17Jack Jordan – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Jane Casey – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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9:12Jane Casey – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Barbara Havelocke – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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10:36Barbara Havelocke – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Abir Mukherjee – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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10:43Abir Mukherjee – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Stuart Turton – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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12:52Stuart Turton – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Ruth Mancini – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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13:16Ruth Mancini – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Chris Whitaker – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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13:20Chris Whitaker – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Ellery Lloyd – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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10:04Ellery Lloyd – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Alan Parks – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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9:44Alan Parks – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Louise Candlish – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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11:26Louise Candlish – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Elly Griffiths – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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12:09Elly Griffiths – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Stuart Neville – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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10:06Stuart Neville – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Chris Brookmyre – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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11:06Chris Brookmyre – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Claire Douglas – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview
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9:05Claire Douglas – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2025 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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For years, Professor Louise Mullany – author of Polite: The Art of Communication at Home, at Work and in Public, has been examining how politeness rules our day-to-day lives – whether it’s speaking to colleagues about issues at work, dealing with difficult family members or wondering if you should eat the last piece of pie. In this episode of HIF P…
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Elly Griffiths - Recorded live at Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2024
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1:00:34Recorded live at Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2024. Elly Griffiths is one of the foremost voices in contemporary crime writing and the creator of the much-loved Norfolk-set series featuring forensic psychologist Ruth Galloway as well as the Brighton Mysteries. Her newest novel, The Last Word, is set in rural Sussex against the back…
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Berwins Salon North - Living Meaningfully: Oliver Burkeman
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23:25This week on HIF player we discover how to get around to the things that count with Oliver Burkeman, recorded live at Berwins Salon North. In this uplifting and liberating talk, Oliver Burkeman guides us towards building a more meaningful life in a bewildering era– how to get around to what counts in a world of anxieties and distractions. Addressin…
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Dorothy Koomson - Live at Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2024
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59:21Dorothy Koomson’s gift for unravelling the intricacies of human nature leaves readers utterly spellbound. Amongst her diverse output are a number of expertly crafted crime novels which have enriched the genre. From her bestselling debut The Cupid Effect, through the haunting hit The Ice Cream Girls, to her latest twisty thriller, Every Smile You Fa…
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William Hanson - Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival
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39:18No one makes such a fuss about good manners like the British, yet in a fast-changing world, few can seem to agree on precisely what the ‘done thing’ is, either. Sunday Times bestselling author and world-leading etiquette expert William Hanson shares his definitive guidance on how to charm in every situation, avoid social faux pas and celebrate our …
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This week on HIF player we learn all about connections with Nick Couldry, recorded live at Berwins Salon North. In this compelling and urgent podcast, Nick Couldry argues that Big Tech is quietly seizing control over our most valuable resource – our personal data. This isn’t just about privacy; it’s about how your data is being used to shape your b…
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Richard Osman interviewed by Ruth Ware at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
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56:03Richard discusses books old, new and future in this interview with 2024 Programming Chair Ruth Ware. Richard has gone from national institution and much loved TV personality to publishing phenomenon. His wonderful Thursday Murder Club series has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and made him the biggest new fiction author of the decade. In…
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Wine is one of the most popular drinks across the globe, it brings people together and has a rich social and cultural history, it's also astoundingly delicious. But it can also be intimidating, confusing and unnecessarily complicated. It can be hard to know where to start: how is wine made? What's the difference between red and white? How do I know…
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This week on HIF player we explore the most surprising events in recent years with journalist, writer and broadcaster Phoenix Andrews, recorded live at Berwins Salon North. He sheds light on the fascinating world of fandoms and reveals how a passion wave of people power has become the hidden force behind the most surprising events in recent history…
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In Conversation: Erin Kelly & Jane Casey at Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2024
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59:17Tune into Erin Kelly and Jane Casey recorded live at Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2024. Erin Kelly and Jane Casey have both produced a string of hugely impressive novels, creating books and characters that speak to a generation. As well as possessing brilliantly twisted minds, they are fabulously entertaining speakers and this conv…
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Join Tom Chatfield, author and tech philosopher, as we explore the co-evolution of humanity and technology – and the lessons our deep past may hold for the present – from the first use of tools and the taming of fire to the development of the computer, the creation of the internet and the emergence of AI.…
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Abir Mukherjee and Vaseem Khan in conversation
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58:04Recorded live at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival 2024.Listen along to two of the most popular crime fiction authors in the business in conversation at this year's Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival. Collectively, Vaseem Khan and Abir Mukherjee are the Red Hot Chilli Writers and present a riotous podcast of the same name…
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This week on HIF player we debunk the myths behind running with Allie Bailey, recorded live at Berwins Salon North. Named by The Guardian as “one of the most inspiring female adventurers in the UK”, ultrarunner, adventurer and endurance running and mindset coach Allie Bailey has finished over 200 marathons and ultramarathons and run in some of the …
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Live at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival - Critics' New Blood
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1:00:05Some of the UK’s top crime fiction critics have selected four terrific debuts and the authors will discuss them with 2024 Festival Programming Chair, Ruth Ware.Colin Walsh’s Kala is a heartbreaking thriller set on the west coast of Ireland, a tale of secrets building to a stunning climax. The Kellerby Code by Jonny Sweet is a piercing portrayal of …
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Tom Chatfield by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Phoenix Andrew’s by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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David Robson by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Allie Bailey by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Robert Hardman by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Ash Bhardwaj by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Rosie Holt by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Jude Rogers by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Listen live from Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival, as Mike reviews his life on and off the pitch with its attendant emotions, tensions and moves.By Harrogate International Festival
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This week on HIF player we embark on a classical music journey with musician and writer Oliver Condy recorded live at Berwins Salon North. Using his years of experience to prescribe remedies for all manner of ailments in the form of classical music and offer musical prescriptions that offer comfort, solace and strength in the face of dark times.…
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Join Gaby as she guides you in living a more joyous life. Whether at home, running errands, at work or on your morning stroll, there are so many opportunities to find and appreciate life’s everyday joyful moments.By Harrogate International Festival
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Are you curious about the ever-evolving landscape of AI? How it works? And what can we expect in the future? Then this week’s podcast is for you!Nigel Toon, author of How AI Thinks, gives us an insight into AI, exploring the risks, benefits and possibilities of a future shaped by our own creations. Recorded live at @Berwins Salon North! Listen now…
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M. W. Craven – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview
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15:48M. W. Craven – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Clare Mackintosh – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview
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10:12Clare Mackintosh – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Val McDermid – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview
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12:25Val McDermid – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Trevor Wood – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview
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9:53Trevor Wood – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Tim Weaver – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview
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11:43Tim Weaver – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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Lisa Jewell – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview
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11:31Lisa Jewell – Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year Award 2024 Longlist Interview by Harrogate International FestivalBy Harrogate International Festival
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