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Missed a talk at York Festival of Ideas? Catch up on our inspiring sessions, world-class speakers, and thought-provoking debates any time on YouTube! Watch again now: ⏯️https://www.youtube.com/@YorkIdeas #YorkIdeas

Join acclaimed author Alexander McCall Smith, creator of the iconic No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, for an in-conversation event as he discusses his work and the importance of kindness. Now on YouTube - Human Kindness in a Volatile World https://youtu.be/Lix2OMPOPlM

Join award-winning journalist and presenter Clive Myrie as he discusses his deeply personal journey filming the BBC series African Adventure. Now on YouTube - Clive Myrie’s African Adventure https://youtu.be/JHv-JrkEoEI

Go behind the scenes of the Channel 5 drama All Creatures Great and Small with its Script Executive Donna Metcalfe and the series’ historical consultant Mark Roodhouse. Now on YouTube - Behind the Scenes of All Creatures Great and Small https://youtu.be/SgE2bOYYx8s

Join Sian Williams, broadcast journalist and counselling psychologist, for tips, expert research and stories from those who’ve learnt how to ride the worry wave to thrive. Now on YouTube - The Power of Anxiety: How to ride the worry wave https://youtu.be/L_ZjOIZgi68

Historian and broadcaster Anna Whitelock offers a panoramic history of the arrival of the Stuarts, revealing how the reign of King James I saw England reach new corners of the globe. Now on YouTube - The Sun Rising: James I and the dawn of a global Britain https://youtu.be/5ZcLb3R2vRk

Join Simon Wilde, cricket correspondent for the Sunday Times, as he takes a compelling new look at the untold story behind one of English sport’s oldest records. Now on YouTube - Chasing Jessop: The mystery of England cricket's oldest record https://youtu.be/-Noc0pwx6S4

In 1939, Sutton Hoo revealed a ghostly 27m ship imprint in the sand. Martin Carver explores the reconstruction of this 7th-century vessel and planned trials to put it back on the water. Now on YouTube - The Experimental Sutton Hoo Ship https://youtu.be/5k8PxN1ZLdo

Historian Victoria Whitworth presents a new account of one of the most famous and mysterious manuscripts in the world, The Book of Kells. Now on YouTube - The Book of Kells: Unlocking the enigma https://youtu.be/fdaNBsWZQnU

Lost in Joyce? Postgraduate researcher Chris Wogan of the University of York reveals how you can use trees as your map, including for his most difficult texts, Ulysses and Finnegans Wake. Now on YouTube - James Joyce's Trees https://youtu.be/TXMz23ZIzsY

Discover the legacies of Doctor Who giants David Whitaker & Terrance Dicks with biographer Simon Guerrier. Enjoy exclusive insights from their University of York archives. Now on YouTube: Adventures in Time, Space and Television! https://youtu.be/KzwNWBC9vnw

Join archaeologist Colm O'Brien as he explores themes of landscape, power, creativity and intellect in Early Medieval Northumbria – the age of Lindisfarne and Bede. Now on YouTube - Northumbria AD 367-867 https://youtu.be/dEBq8yeidRk

Two great cities. One fierce rivalry. Join historian Adrian Goldsworthy to discover more about Athens and Sparta, the two big players in Ancient Greece. Now on YouTube - Athens and Sparta: The rivalry that shaped ancient Greece https://youtu.be/Ud6tE1Ghzv0

For centuries Stonehenge has been the subject of fascination and speculation. Archaeologist Julian Richards explores Stonehenge's 'old rocks' and the theories that have emerged from newly available information. Now available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/wfRALRcoAtQ

With a new series of Riot Women in production, BAFTA-winning creator Sally Wainwright discusses the origins of the hit BBC drama. Now on YouTube - Riot Women with Sally Wainwright https://youtu.be/rh1R58_fFDU

Our dear Festival friend, archaeologist Julian Richards, spent some time this morning with MySight York, where people with sight loss and vision impairment got the opportunity to handle archaeological artefacts. #YorkIdeas MySight York

The final day of York Festival of Ideas is here! Let’s wrap up an incredible week with a Friday lineup packed with inspiring debates, brilliant storytellers, and final big ideas. We hope you've enjoyed this year's Festival? See our final events: 👉 https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calendar/

Ready to spark your curiosity? 🧠 Today brings you another spectacular lineup of free events, featuring world-leading experts, immersive exhibitions, and eye-opening discussions. Plan your day and book your free tickets now for our penultimate day: 👉 https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calendar/

All aboard! 🚂 50,000 schoolchildren joined us online today for the 'Story Time Express' 📖 Sir Michael Morpurgo live-streamed from a locomotive at the National Railway Museum reading from his Flying Scotsman book with BBC’s Katie Razzall. What an incredible journey! ✨ #MorpurgoDay #YorkIdeas

What a spellbinding evening we had last night. Festival Patron Michael Morpurgo and cellist Clare O’Connell completely captivated us with 'Songs of Nature' - a beautiful, moving blend of storytelling and music celebrating the wild. 🌱🎶 Here are a few moments from a special night!