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Dante’s Divine Comedy in 100 Images with Mark Vernon

Online course

Join Mark Vernon on a richly illustrated journey through hell, purgatory and paradise to mark the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death… Read more

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The Seasonal Festivals of Britain with Ronald Hutton

Online course

A spirited journey through the history of seasonal festivals, from Christmas feasting to May Day revelry… Read more

The Life and Works of Charles Dickens, Series Three: Dark Genius

Online course

Henry Eliot explores the great late masterpieces of Charles Dickens, describing how his personal relationships affected them… Read more

The Life and Works of Charles Dickens, Series Two: Social Critic

Online course

Henry Eliot presents the second act in the prodigious career of Charles Dickens: his novels, travels and attacks on Victorian society… Read more

The Life and Works of Charles Dickens, Series One: Young Celebrity

Online course

Henry Eliot describes the early career of Charles Dickens, his first literary adventures and his meteoric rise to celebrity… Read more

A Drink with Michael Palin

29 Apr 2021 | Online event

Join the Idler for a chat with actor, writer and documentarian Michael Palin, Idler editor Tom Hodgkinson and philosopher Mark Vernon with host Victoria Hull… Read more

A Drink with Pippa Evans

6 May 2021 | Online event

Join the Idler for a chat with comedian and improviser Pippa Evans, Idler editor Tom Hodgkinson and philosopher Mark Vernon with host Victoria Hull… Read more

A Drink with Colin Tudge

13 May 2021 | Online event

Join the Idler for a chat with biologist Colin Tudge, Idler editor Tom Hodgkinson and philosopher Mark Vernon with host Victoria Hull… Read more

The Idle Beekeeping Day, with Bill Anderson and Nicola Reed

16 May 2021 | Event

How to get started in beekeeping the idle way: a country garden day course…. Read more

A Drink with Frank Skinner

27 May 2021 | Online event

Join the Idler for a chat with comedian and author Frank Skinner, Idler editor Tom Hodgkinson and philosopher Mark Vernon with host Victoria Hull… Read more

ARTISANS OF FLORENCE RETREAT with Tom Hodgkinson and Kamin Mohammadi

2 Jun 2021 | Retreat

A seven-day retreat into the heart of the Renaissance and the beautiful Chianti countryside… Read more