50. Ben Okri on Our Famished Forests

Plus the 2021 Cheltenham Literary Festival, StART Fair at Saatchi Gallery and felt artist Lucy Sparrow. We’re reading: Every Leaf a Hallelujah by Ben Okri, illustrated by Diana Ejaita We’re visiting: The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 8th to 17th October https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature/ StART Fair 13th to 17th October Saatchi Gallery, London https://startartfair.com With thanks to: Martin Miller’s Gin : https://www.martinmillersgin.com Listeners can claim their 10% discount (up to the value of £6) by using the code breakout2021 at checkout.  This will be applied to any 70cl bottle of qualifying Martin Miller's lines - the original, Westbourne Strength, Summerful Gin, Winterful Gin, and 35cl 9 Moons Special Cask Reserve - purchased on www.masterofmalt.com website only. Valid until 31 October 2021 or while limited promotional stock lasts. Not applicable in conjunction with any other offer. 18+ and subject to Master of Malt’s standard consumer terms of business. Edited and Produced by Audio Coast