Online talks
Our online talks programme originated in 2020, the result of the pandemic, yet quickly established itself as a popular year-round product in its own right. We have continued to run a programme of enlightening, entertaining and intellectually stimulating series ever since.
How we understand the history and culture of a specific subject can be determined by the age at which we were first exposed to it; the online series offer fresh perspectives on a range of topics, both familiar and unexpected. They provide a showcase to our expert speakers that goes beyond tour-leading to the heart of current scholarship. Watch live from the privacy of your own home and participate in the Q&A sessions that follow each talk or watch at your leisure for two months following the end of each series. The online series also make excellent gifts.
Featured online talks
Catch up on past series
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Superb. Introduced me to some new music and composers. Daily talk by Katy was outstanding – friendly and amusing as well as informative. "
Music Along the Rhine - Outstanding music, beautiful countryside and historic towns along Germany’s principal river
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Well planned and extremely enjoyable. A great variety of gardens which were all beautiful in their individual way.
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Great Gardens of Southern England - Horticulture historical and contemporary
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It was a pleasure to be in Frances's company. Her knowledge of Impressionism and her enthusiasm made the tour both educational and very enjoyable. "
Monet & Impressionism - Paintings and places in Paris and Normandy
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A really good combination of art, history, archaeology and music - perfect! "
Valletta Baroque Festival - Music & history in the heart of the Mediterranean
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Luca Leoncini had great knowledge and understanding. His commentaries were lucid and succinct, combining subtle wit with clear delivery. I am grateful for his guidance around these amazing sites. "
Ravenna & Urbino - Byzantine capital, Renaissance court