Aisling Bea is one of the big names who will be appearing at Leeds International Festival of Ideas.
The This Way Up star, 38, will be appearing alongside Christopher Wylie, TV personality Gail Porter, actor and campaigner David Harewood, Mary Beard, comedian Rosie Jones, former Crystal Palace owner and TalkSport host Simon Jordan and former rugby international Gareth Thomas among others.
The diverse festival will include four keynote talks and six panels when it runs between Thursday, September 22 to Sunday, September 25. It will take place in Leeds venues Howard Assembly Room and Howard Opera Centre.