The Conversation: Stephen Fry (online livestream)
Wednesday 20 May 2026
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Conversation is a new series of talks bringing together an interview format, livestreamed for those that cannot attend in person.
Writer and actor Stephen Fry talks about the wars and peace, the equalities and dictatorships, the divine interventions and the earthly experience that he retells in his books Mythos, Heroes and Troy. He wonders at the meeting place of humane wisdom and artificial intelligence. Odyssey, the fourth book in his series about Greek myth, will be published in September. Chaired by Peter Florence.
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***This is the online livestream version of the event. In addition to being available live, it can be streamed up to 30 days after the event has taken place***
How to watch the online talk
You can watch the talk from 7:30pm on Monday 20 May and it will be available to watch as many times as you like for the following 30 days. Your access details will be included in your ticket, along with instructions of how to view it online.
Dates, Times & Book
| Mon 20 May | 7:30 PM | £10 | Book |
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