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A WINE TASTING WITH JANCIS ROBINSON

Join festival favourite Jancis Robinson, FT wine columnist and Master of Wine, for a guided tasting exploring the character, quality and growing appeal of Hampshire wines.

RICHARD E. GRANT ON HISTORIC HOTELS

Richard E. Grant, actor and presenter joins Julia Perowne, founder and CEO of Perowne International and Tom Robbins, FT travel editor to celebrate the stories, characters and enduring appeal of some of the world's most remarkable historic hotels.

PAUL THEROUX ON TRAVELLING ACROSS CANADA

Paul Theroux reflects on his journey across Canada for his new book True North, sharing stories and observations from one of the world's most expansive landscapes.

YOUR LIFE IN THE CLASSICS

Authors and Instant Classics podcast hosts Mary Beard, and Charlotte Higgins discuss the enduring relevance of the ancients, and what the classical world can still teach us about modern life, culture and politics.

FUTURE-PROOF YOUR CAREER WITH AI

Jimmy Cockerton, author of No Risk Side Hustle, Mark Evans, Co-author of Climb and Victoria Tomlinson, co-author of Expiry Date Never join FT Working It editor, Isabel Berwick, to discuss how AI is reshaping the workplace and the skills needed to stay ahead.

RESTORE ENCORE: WHY REUSE AND REPAIR HAS REDISCOVERED ITS STYLE MOJO

Patrick Grant, fashion designer and TV personality, Sandrine Zhang Ferron, founder and CEO of Vinterior and Matilda Goad, founder and creative director of MG&Co join FT House & Home editor Beatrice Hodgkin to share practical ideas for giving clothes, furniture and everyday possessions a longer, more stylish life.

HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME IN A SLUGGISH MARKET (AND TIPS FOR CANNY BUYERS)

From pricing and negotiations to finding opportunities, property experts Lindsay Cuthill, co-founder of Blue Book Agency and Jo Eccles, founder and managing director of Eccord share practical advice for sellers in a challenging market.

IS UNIVERSITY WORTH IT?

John Burn-Murdoch, FT chief data reporter and Juliet Riddell, FT head of new formats, examine the costs, benefits and changing value of a university education in today's job market.

SUNNY SIDE UP: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE STICKING SOLAR PANELS TO YOUR ROOF - AND A BATTERY IN YOUR BROOM CUPBOARD

Hugo Cox, FT property writer, Leyla Boulton, FT senior editor and Lauren Indvik, FT House & Home deputy editor cut through the jargon to explain what homeowners need to know about solar panels and making the numbers add up.

AI, RELATIONSHIPS AND HUMAN CONNECTION

Philosopher and author Alain de Botton joins FT AI editor Madhumita Murgia to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we connect, communicate and relate to one another.

LIVE CRYPTIC CROSSWORD SOLVE-ALONG

Put your puzzling skills to the test as artist, software engineer and Wordle creator Josh Wardle joins FT crossword editor Roger Blitz and FT lead visual journalist Francesca Jakobi for a live cryptic crossword solve-along, hosted by FT Wealth editor Josh Spero. All abilities are welcome.

SO WHAT DOES THE FT REALLY THINK?

Every morning the FT's editor Roula Khalaf, and the editorial board, tussle over the big issues of the day from AI to conflict and the global economy. Here Roula holds the debate in public.

BAYEUX TAPESTRY

Historian and FT contributing editor Simon Schama joins author, presenter and University of Oxford researcher Janina Ramirez to explore the history, artistry and enduring fascination of the Bayeux Tapestry.

WHO'S GOING TO WIN THE TECH ARMS RACE: THE US OR CHINA?

Author Dan Wang examines the race for technological supremacy between the US and China, and what it means for the global economy and innovation.

THE STUPIDEST NEWS OF 2026

FT UK News Editor Henry Mance and FT columnist Jemima Kelly cast an eye over the year’s most baffling headlines, strange stories and improbable moments.

GARDENERS' Q&A WITH SARAH RAVEN

Bring your gardening questions to Sarah Raven, gardener, cook and writer, for expert advice on planting, growing and making the most of your outdoor space.

CAN AI MAKE A BETTER PORTFOLIO THAN YOU?

FT investment columnist Stuart Kirk examines whether AI can outperform human judgement when it comes to building and managing an investment portfolio.

IS IT WORTH IT? WHAT WELLNESS HACKS WORK

Olga Donica, longevity innovation director at Clinique La Prairie and Rose Ferguson, nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner separate evidence from hype, exploring which health and longevity trends are truly worth your time and money.

DATA: SERVANT OR MASTER?

FT Weekend columnist and BBC More or Less presenter Tim Harford explores how data shapes our decisions, influences our lives and changes the way we see the world.

FT BOOKS INTERVIEW: BACK TO MANDERLEY

Award-winning novelist Rose Tremain discusses reimagining the origins of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca and returning readers to the world of Manderley.