In Conversation with Julia Bradbury

Thursday 16th October

Julia is a much-loved television presenter, author, nature advocate, charity campaigner and cancer thriver. She is best known for turning her lifelong passion for walking into prime-time TV, with shows including Britain’s Best Walks, Cornwall and Devon Walks with Julia Bradbury and Wainwright’s Walks in the Lake District. She started her career as a showbusiness reporter for breakfast television in Los Angeles, coming home to help launch Channel 5 in the UK.

A vital member of the presenting team that made Countryfile into one of the most watched factual programmes on BBC1, with millions tuning in on Sunday nights, Julia has fronted other flagship shows, including Top Gear and Watchdog. In recent years, she has also taken on a creative role, co-developing new series, as well as appearing on screen.

Julia is also the Sunday time bestselling author of “Walk Yourself Happy” and her new book “Hack Yourself Healthy” is being published in September 2025. Copies of both books will be available to pre order for Julia to sign on the evening.

Julia will talk about her life and career to date, from interviewing film stars including John Travolta, Tom Hanks & Arnold Schwarzenegger, to travelling “Around the World in 80 Days” with Matt Baker, becoming a “real” rock climber and founding The Outdoor Guide Foundation, promoting outdoor activities and nature preservation; we look forward to another interesting and entertaining evening!

Itinerary

7.00pm – Doors open

7.30pm – Talk begins

8.15pm – Interval for approx. 20 minutes 

8.35pm – Conclusion of the lecture, Q&A & book signing

9.30pm/9.45pm – Event ends