Charge your glasses and settle down for a leisurely drink as Tom Hodgkinson chats to Adam Buxton about his new memoir.

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About the speakers:

Comedian, podcaster and writer Adam Buxton will be giving a talk based on his new memoir Ramble Book, which takes in his burgeoning love of pop culture as a teenager, his feelings on childhood and parenthood, coming to terms with the death of his father and much more besides.

Adam Buxton is a comedian, writer and actor. He presents the Adam Buxton podcast, for which he has interviewed some of the biggest names in popular culture. Along with lifelong friend Joe Cornish he also is one half of award-winning TV, radio and podcast duo Adam & Joe, who have worked together since 1995.

Tom Hodgkinson is editor of the Idler and author of the best-selling manuals, How to be Idle and How to be Free. Other books include a book on smallholding called Brave Old World, a book on parenting, the Ukulele Handbook and, most recently, a manual for creative entrepreneurs, Business for Bohemians.

Dr Mark Vernon is a psychotherapist, writer, broadcaster and teacher. He presents several Idler Academy online courses. He has a PhD in philosophy, and degrees in theology and physics. His most recent books include – The Idler Guide To Ancient Philosophy (Idler Books), Love: All That Matters (Hodder) and Jung: How To Believe (Guardian Shorts) – and he has books on friendship, belief and the good life too. Mark can often be heard on Moral Maze. He began his professional life as a priest in the Church of England. For more visit, www.markvernon.com

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