Thursday

Recent speakers

After meetings Fellows, Members and their guests have the opportunity to chat over a glass of wine. Recent speakers have included Julian Barnes, William Boyd, Jung Chang, Nigella Lawson, Hermione Lee, Michael Morpurgo, Don Paterson, Philip Pullman, Zadie Smith and Colin Thubron.

In addition to the regular talks, the Society holds joint meetings each year with the Royal Society to explore cross-currents between literature and science. Speakers at these have included John Carey, Richard Dawkins, Michael Frayn, Richard Holmes, PD James, Doris Lessing, Ben Okri, Will Self, Timberlake Wertenbaker and Lewis Wolpert.

To view a webcast of the most recent RS/RSL joint event, click http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/page.asp?tip=1&id=5638