Idler Academy 2011

Lucy studied zoology under Richard Dawkins before moving into TV to work on cult comedy shows then documentaries, producing and directing critically acclaimed series about everything from architecture to sex for the BBC and Channel 4.
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The Idler Academy of Philosophy, Husbandry and Merriment returns to Port Eliot high on the success of its 'first term' at the festival last year – not to mention its popular new venue (or 'Bookseller. Coffeehouse. School.') in West London.
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The wait is over. After much anticipation and speculation, we’re pleased to announce the line-up for this year’s Idler Academy – now with an even more eclectic return to the old school for you to revel in. Woe betide any latecomers...
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Kate Morris is the author of three novels, the most recent being, “the dark, funny utterly compelling” Seven Days One Summer. She's also a weekly Times columnist, writing about marriage
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In her forties, Wilma Johnson found the sudden desire to become a surfer. Her new book, Surf Mama, which is also illustrated with her art, tells the story of how she discovered life on a board.
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Ben Moor is an actor and writer. An Edinburgh Festival veteran, Ben has starred in an eclectic and entertaining mix of one-man shows...and his journalism has appeared in newspapers and magazines such as The Guardian
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Former barrister Harry Mount is a journalist for The Telegraph and author of three books including Amo, Amas, Amat, and All That: How To Become a Latin Lover.
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Award winning playwright and director Jez Butterworth has seen his work showered with accolades and praise on both sides of the Atlantic. Also a film director, Jez is well-known for his debut film Mojo
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Heavy metal singer Zodiac Mindwarp in the band Love Reaction, Mr. Manning will be giving a talk on a life in the music business
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Author, journalist and former priest, Mark Vernon has written books on friendship, wellbeing, belief, science and the philosophy of the everyday.
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