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Which famous faces are speaking in London? Gripping, informative, calming or funny, we round up the talks you won't want to miss

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Benedict Cumberbatch is among the star-studded line-up of London's infamous letter-reading event. Who else is joining him at the Royal Albert Hall?

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We handpick the highlights of the upcoming London Literature Festival, IRL – yes, you read that right – at the Southbank Centre this October

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Ai Weiwei, Tom Stoppard, Julian Fellowes and Carol Ann Duffy are among the star-studded line-up of this year’s virtual Charleston Festival

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge discusses her new book Fleabag: The Scriptures, on stage at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall

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Don't miss the chance to hear 2019 Nobel laureate Esther Duflo talk about the greatest challenges of our time

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Book now to see Three Women author Lisa Taddeo discuss love, sex and desire

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The Royal Institution gathers leading researchers and scientists to discuss hot topics of today, from body image to climate change

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Fashion talks, London listens. Whether you care about sustainability or supermodels, you'll love these autumn fashion talks

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The How to Change Your Life festival is coming to the Royal Geographical Society with a day of talks and masterclasses for self-care and improving the world

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Hear your favourite podcasts live at the London Podcast Festival 2019. Kings Place is once again hosting the festival

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Al Gore's battle against climate change marches on in London, with the former vice president revealing how we can save the planet

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This three-part lecture series returns to shed light on the under-explored relationship between entrepreneurship and mental health

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Hold on to your hats – Julie Andrews discusses her new memoir at the Southbank Centre in an exclusive talk

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Celebrity chefs Nigella Lawson and Yotam Ottolenghi sit down for a conversation about food and identity at the National Theatre

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World of Watches brings two days of talks from industry leaders to Harrods. Hear speakers from Breitling, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Hublot and more

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Discover African art, food, design and tech at the first ever WISH Africa Expo

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From sustainable clothing and pollution to the plight of bees, we present twelve of the best TED talks on the environment

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Hear Actress-turned-activist Emma Watson speak to 2018 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege at the Emmanuel Centre, London

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BAFTA, BFI and Curzon are among the venues hosting Q&As with the most exciting names in the film industry – here's all the best events to book now

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Looking to retire somewhere warm or for your next holiday home? A Place in the Sun Live comes to London, offering an exciting array of sun-soaked real estate

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Author Sally Rooney is in conversation with Kishani Widyaratna, discussing her latest book: Normal People

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Hidden Tracks invites speakers to discuss life-changing songs in an evening of live storytelling

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Zoologist Jack Ashby tells us how we can spot the biases in how museums talk about animals

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Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi is the most expensive artwork ever sold. Two experts come together to discuss the science of authentication

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The Festival of Ideas returns with a host of influential speakers – from artist Grayson Perry and children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson, to Young Vic artistic director Kwame Kwei-Armah

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The Southbank Centre announces a Summer 2019 Literature Season packed with exciting events, talks, readings and masterclasses

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Enter into the debate on Europe and the environment with world experts at the Night of Ideas

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Join Russell Brand at the Emmanuel Centre for the launch of his new book: Mentors: How to Help and Be Helped

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London's greatest composer was born in Germany, and given British citizenship. This month of concerts, walks and talks celebrates the enduring impact of George Frideric Handel on the capital

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There's another chance to see Michelle Obama talk in London. The former First Lady comes to the O2 Arena to discuss her memoir: Becoming

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Culture Whisper members are invited to an exclusive event at the Saatchi Gallery