Adam Rutherford
Dr Adam Rutherford is a scientist, writer and broadcaster. He has written and presented award-winning series and programmes for the BBC, including Radio 4’s Inside Science and The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry with Dr Hannah Fry. Image © Stefan Jakubowski
Sylvie Weil
Sylvie Weil is the author of critically-acclaimed memoir At Home with André and Simone Weil, translated into several languages; several short story collections and a series about Rashi.
Robin Lustig
Robin Lustig studied politics at the University of Sussex and began his journalistic career as a Reuters correspondent in Madrid, Paris and Rome. He then spent twelve years at The Observer as news reporter, news editor, Middle East correspondent, home affairs editor and assistant editor before moving into broadcasting in 1989. He presented The World […]
John Browne
John Browne, former CEO of BP, is Chairman of the Crick Institute, a Fellow of the Royal Society, past President of the Royal Academy of Engineering and former Chairman of Tate.
A.B. Yehoshua
A.B. Yehoshua, was an Israeli novelist and playwright. One of Israel’s top novelists, he won prizes worldwide. An outspoken critic of both Israeli and Palestinian policies, he spoke about and searched for solutions to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
Kjartan Poskitt
Kjartan Poskitt is the author of the best-selling Murderous Math series and many other children’s books. His picture book, The Runaway Pea, was nominated for the Kate Greenaway and CILIP Carnegie medals.
Emily Grossman
Dr Emily Grossman is an internationally acclaimed science author, broadcaster and TV personality. She’s an expert in molecular biology and genetics with a PhD in cancer research.
Dani Rabiotti
Dani Rabaiotti is a zoologist who studies African wild dogs and climate change at London Zoo.
Michael Rosen
Michael Rosen is a poet, broadcaster, former Children’s Laureate and a recipient of one of France’s top honours: Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. He has presented BBC Radio 4’s Word of Mouth since 1996.
Avi Gil
Avi Gil is a former Israeli diplomat who served as director general of The Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since 2003 he is a Senior Fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute.
Bryan Cheyette
Bryan Cheyette is Chair in Modern Literature at the University of Reading, and a Fellow of the English Association.
Angelia Wilson
Angelia R. Wilson is a Professor of Politics at the University of Manchester.