In 1995, Charles Cumming was approached for recruitment by the United Kingdom’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). A Spy by Nature, his first espionage thriller, published in 2001, was partly based on his experiences with MI6. The novel’s hero, Alex Milius, is a flawed loner in his early 20s who is recruited by MI5 to sell doctored […]
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Inside Story with Humphrey: Nathalie Plamondon
“It’s never going to work. You’re not good enough!” Are you tired of hearing that nagging voice inside your head? And what if you could do something about it? Do you have a dream or a project that’s been on the back burner for too long? Even with all your accomplishments, do you still doubt […]
Read MoreInside Story with Humphrey: Barbara Berger
Barbara Berger’s international bestseller The Road to Power / Fast Food for the Soul has become a classic in the self-help movement, published now in 30 languages with almost a million copies sold worldwide. She is also the author of Are You Happy Now? 10 Ways to Live a Happy Life which is also a […]
Read MorePurpose, Passion, Grit with Humphrey: Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed
To book your seat e-mail [email protected] In The Kitchen Prescription, Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed draws on her love of good food and her expertise in gut health to create 101 recipes that are easy to make, incredibly delicious to eat and will effortlessly keep your gut and digestion in tip-top condition. Eating well doesn’t need to be […]
Read MoreInside Story with Humphrey: Essie Fox
Essie Fox was born and raised in rural Herefordshire. After studying English Literature at the University of Sheffield she moved to London, working on newspapers and in publishing – before she changed direction, becoming an illustrator in the world of art and design. Always an avid reader, Essie now writes Victorian gothic novels. Her debut, The […]
Read MoreInside Story with Humphrey: Ellen Cheshire
Ellen Cheshire spent her childhood reading books, visiting art galleries, watching films and going to the theatre. She began her career as a box office assistant. It was only natural that she would go on to work in the creative arts and is now a specialist in the cinema, and specifically great directors. She has […]
Read MoreThe Democracy Forum Live Webinar
The Democracy Forum and TDF President Lord Bruce invite you to a live webinar, ‘China & the US: Effects of competing hegemonies in the Indo-Pacific’ on Wednesday May 24, 2023 at 2-4pm UK time (BST) Chair: Humphrey Hawksley, Author & former BBC Asia correspondent Panellists: Dr Peter Harris, Associate Professor of Political Science, Colorado […]
Read MorePurpose, Passion, Grit with Humphrey: Malcolm Brabant
To book a place e-mail [email protected] Malcolm is a larger-than-life figure in the worlds of filmmaking, war and medicine. In 2011, he had a routine yellow fever shot at a clinic near his home in Athens where he was then living as a foreign correspondent. He was due to travel to the Ivory Coast in […]
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