Primrose Hill Lecture Series
For almost 20 years, The Primrose Hill Lecture Series has been exploring, and debating, some of the most important issues we face as a modern society. We are now recognised as one of London’s leading spaces for bold, lively and informative talks.
Our home, St Mary’s church at the foot of Primrose Hill, has hosted a huge range of truly world class thinkers and writers: Jonathan Miller, Andrew Marr, Paddy Ashdown, Alan Bennett, Mary Beard and Claudia Roden are just a few of the keynote speakers we have welcomed. Our talks are followed by lively Q&As and the chance to enjoy a glass of wine (or our own St Mary’s craft beer!) And purchase signed copies of speaker’s books from our sponsor Primrose Hill Books.
In the spirit of open doors and open minds, we welcome all sorts of voices and consider no topic off bounds. We are very proud of our growing success and the quality of our line-ups over the years. You can listen to recordings of previous lectures in our Archives Please follow us on social media (look for 'Primrose Hill Lecture Series; on Instagram, Facebook, Eventbrite and Twitter)
Check out our Lecture Archives to see some of the amazing past speakers.
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David Baddiel, comedian, author and youthful national treasure, is a self-confessed reluctant atheist. In conversation with fellow comedian Neil Mullarkey, he explores devotion, scepticism, and the positive cultural connections provided by religion. Religion gives him comfort…So how does he reconcile his desire for faith with his lack of belief?
Robert Peston is one our best-known political commentators. He has unparalleled behind-the-scenes access to the biggest unfolding dramas, and used his real-world knowledge to inform his thriller fiction. In conversation with political correspondent Libby Wiener, he reveals his inspiration for The Crash and his thoughts about the states of British politics in this election years.
Single lecture: £20/£12 concessions (OAPs, students)
Full series: £45/£30 concessions (OAPs, students)
ONLINE Live-Streaming ticket: £12 single lecture or £30 for the full series
We are a non-profit organisation run by volunteers: the money we raise goes towards valuable community work - including vital local services for the homeless, vulnerable young people and the elderly - and the upkeep of the building that hosts them.
