Radio Times Festival

The inaugural Radio Times Festival will take place on 24-27 September 2015. Staged in the iconic Hampton Court Palace, the festival will be a celebration of TV, radio and books, featuring some of the best names in broadcasting alongside leading authors and latest book releases. From talks, panel discussions, exhibits to children's workshops, there is something for the whole family.

Highlights include:

Sir David Attenborough: Natural Wonder
Thursday 20:00 - 21:30
Sir David Attenborough takes us from the poles to the tropics as part of a sweeping tour of his six decades in broadcasting.

Doctor Who
Friday 14:30 - 15:30
Doctor Who holds a unique place in British popular culture. Here, the Doctor himself, Peter Capaldi, is joined by creative chief Steven Moffat and executive producer Brian Minchin to talk Time Lords, Daleks and Cybermen. Together, they will reveal the inner workings of the Whoniverse.

Morph Model Making
Saturday 16:00 - 17:00
We’ve teamed up with Aardman, the creators of Shaun the Sheep, Wallace & Gromit and Morph, to offer some ewe-nique workshops. You can learn how to make, and even take home, your own Shaun the Sheep or Morph clay model!

Being Boycie: John Challis on Only Fools and Horses
Saturday 13:00 - 14:00
oin actor and author John Challis as he reflects on his career. Best-known for playing Del Boy's rival wheeler-dealer, Boycie, John is ideally placed to reveal what went on behind the scenes of Only Fools and Horses. Looking back at his favourite on- and off-screen moments, John will give us a unique insight into the show that remains – 30 years after its first broadcast – Britain's best-loved comedy.

Ballroom Dance Masterclass with Robin Windsor
Sunday 11:00 - 12:30
Ballroom dancer and four-time Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor leads an exclusive ballroom dance class for beginners. If you want to learn from the man who taught Lisa Riley to foxtrot and Deborah Meaden to quickstep, this is your chance.

The Making of Poldark
Sunday 15:30 - 16:30
Whether it’s down to Aidan Turner’s rippling torso or Cornwall’s rugged coastlines, Poldark is the undisputed television smash hit of the year. Get the inside story of the BBC series from executive producers Karen Thrussell, Damien Timmer and Debbie Horsfield, the writer responsible for turning Winston Graham’s novels into sparkling scripts. Leading members of the cast will also attend (to be announced). Joining them will be Andrew Graham, who will be on hand to talk about his father’s writing, including the book Poldark’s Cornwall, which is about the other star of the show — the beautiful county of Cornwall itself.

See the official website for the full schedule of events.