James Naughtie, Matthew Parris

James Naughtie joins MP turned broadcaster and longtime friend of the Festival, Matthew Parris on stage to talk about his long career as a political journalist - in particular as a presenter of Radio 4's Today programme since February 1994. Jim is also an enthusiastic and knowledgeable commentator of classical music and opera (having presented the BBC Proms since 1992 and Radio 3's Opera News) and literature (he's the host Radio 4's Book Club).

Together, Jim and Matthew will provide a unique insight into today's political world, as well as their shared fascinations with the worlds of music and literature, in an evening that promises to be enlightening, thought-provoking and amusing by turns.