Iszi Lawrence
@iszi.com
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I research the truth and lie to children about it. Author of Historical Fiction for Kids. (You might have heard me on Radio 4 or World Service or seen me pop up on BBC2, Sky History or Netflix) Co-host of Terrible Lizards Podcast iszi.com
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Event F4.
Hugh Bonneville in conversation with Iszi Lawrence.
Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room: A Children's Book from the Paddington Star.
Saturday 23 May 2026, 2.30pm - Meadow Stage.
Hugh Bonneville, known for his acclaimed acting in roles from Downton Abbey to Paddington, discusses his hilarious first children's book with comedian Iszi Lawrence.
His hero Rory Sparkes is at primary school in South East London -just as Hugh himself was.
Rory is a boy with a head full of dreams. He might become a strongman and travel the world with the circus. Or he might try to make it [screenshot cuts off here. Full text is on the website.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7bnivgtc3apequpn7mhm3vj2/bafkreibdytnexploi5v4xwhuxhxn2g7mhjueofgmogjwflflinna5sey3a)
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Event F7.
Hugh Bonneville, Karen Jankel and Michael Morpurgo hosted by Jessica Swale
Celebrate 100 Years of Michael Bond, Creator of Paddington, the World's Favourite Bear.
Sunday 24 May 2026, 10am - Global Stage.
Come and celebrate 100 years since the birth of legendary author Michael Bond, creator of Paddington Bear, in this exceptional family event.
We'll welcome special guests, including reminiscences of growing up with Paddington from Michael Bond's daughter Karen Jankel; readings and anecdotes from children's author Michael Morpurgo, and on-set stories [screenshot cuts off here. Full text is on the website.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7bnivgtc3apequpn7mhm3vj2/bafkreifceqr6tc72qzzwdna7e4csisdeznrbw7gawpv7b6p6sekqsofbyq)
