Special Guest talks to Peter Hennessy

One of Britain’s most prominent politicians talks to contemporary historian Lord Peter Hennessy about his life, career and influences. This is a unique opportunity to hear this special guest in conversation with the leading chronicler of our age.

Hennessy is Attlee Professor of Contemporary British History at Queen Mary, University of London, a crossbench peer and a former lobby correspondent.  He spent 20 years as a journalist, variously working for The Times, the Financial Times and The Economist and co-founded the Institute of Contemporary British History. He recently hosted two series of Reflections, on BBC Radio 4, where he asks senior politicians to reflect on their life and times and the people who influenced their views.

This event will be introduced by HRH the Duke of Gloucester, royal patron of the festival.