Busy days! Very much looking forward to @DorchLitFest this Friday 24th October at 11 - we shall be talking important sad and funny stuff about #GettingOlder ❤️🐘❤️🐘 - and the rest of the program looks great too - please RT !

Hear Sir Tony Robinson, actor, presenter, and historical expert talk about his adult fiction debut THE HOUSE OF WOLF, an earthy and gloriously witty recreation of the Anglo-Saxons, Alfred the Great, and the making of England. Tickets go on sale via our website 29 August. --

'No. I don't think he enjoys politics.' @TomBaldwin66 tells us that getting our very complicated and private Prime Minister to open up was tough. His book is ‘authoritative' but not 'authorised'. They haven't fallen out, 'but there's definitely things in there he doesn't like’

Tom Heap, leading environmental ideas man, takes on the planet's biggest crises; food supply, climate and biodiversity. The key to solving them? The land and how we farm it. Going ‘back to biology’ will increase yields, gain biodiversity and sequester carbon. @tomheapmedia

We’ve finished off a very successful @DorchLitFest School Programme with the amazing @lcpalmerpoet His talks cover so many PSHCE strands inc radicalisation, inflammatory language, masculinity and more Great author, great talk. #lifest #readingforpleasure

The 5000yr old figurine adorning @VicHislop ‘s novel imbues feminine tranquility & strength. Victoria felt reassured by this connection with women of the past. Overlooked until Picasso recognised their aesthetic; the statues’ rocketing value became a narrative driver.

‘Clouds are vehicles of the imagination’ says Founder of @CloudAppSoc @gavinpretorpinney Everyone loves a cumulus, light-hearted and the best for shape-finding. We get lots of elephants in the sky. It’s to do with the science - the thermal remnants become the trunk.

As insect populations plummet @gardenersworldtv presenter @racheldethame calls for a revolution in garden thinking, providing crucial insights into how we can put pollinators (beetles and thrips too!) at the forefront of beautiful garden plans.

Major Scotty Mills grew up on the back street of Peckham and nearly joined his local gang. Then it rained. He ducked into the @RoyalMarines office. He stands here today their highest ranking black officer. An inspiration to all. #NeverGiveIn

Major Scotty Mills grew up on the back street of Peckham and nearly joined his local gang. Then it rained. He ducked into the @RoyalMarines office. He stands here today their highest ranking black officer. An inspiration to all. #NeverGiveIn

As insect populations plummet @gardenersworldtv presenter @racheldethame calls for a revolution in garden thinking, providing crucial insights into how we can put pollinators (beetles and thrips too!) at the forefront of beautiful garden plans.

TONIGHT. A precious opportunity to to hear 'one of the great writers of our time' (@GuardianBooks). Reviews for this novel have been unparalleled in their praise including 'a standing ovation' from @RichardEGrant! @picadorbooks @CamillaElworthy #OurEvenings #AlanHollinghurst

THIS WEDNESDAY! #Dorchester Literary Festival @DorchLitFest Alan James Hollinghurst Info via #Weymouth #Gay Group website #Dorset #LGBT+ Community Events Diary page - https://t.co/OEFTHoVTjr

Absolutely fabulous to see you all today @DorchLitFest! Thanks so much for having me - it was a blast! xxx

Enjoyed my first visit to @DorchLitFest to be in conversation with @RobinNiblett this afternoon at a sold out event. A fascinating chat on his book ‘The New Cold War’. Also had chance to have a look around @DorsetMuseum where the event was being held.

BIFFY DUNDERSDALE. Who could resist the name? @timspicerauthor on the life of this extraordinary spy. Friends with Ian Fleming, Biffy's career heavily influenced the storyline of #fromrussiawithlove a#JohnleCarré described him as being ‘built by the same company as Stonehenge’

Thank you @DorchLitFest for having me today I thoroughly enjoyed it. Apologies for dashing off, but I hope the rest of the festival is a roaring success.

'If a machine is going to be intelligent, it's going to make mistakes.' Nigel Toon tells us not to blame the machine, but educate people in critical thinking. In unison, humans and AI can enhance lives. Regulation and democratisation are key to avoiding misuse. #HowAIWorks

‘Clouds are vehicles of the imagination’ says Founder of @CloudAppSoc @gavinpretorpinney Everyone loves a cumulus, light-hearted and the best for shape-finding. We get lots of elephants in the sky. It’s to do with the science - the thermal remnants become the trunk.

In the greenroom: So many best-selling books and the brilliant brains behind them. @katemosse @BenMacintyre1