Deborah Doane (World Development Movement) and Mike Verdin (Agrimoney). Chaired by Geoffrey Lean.  With the steady abolition of regulations on commodity markets during the mid-1990s, food staples such as wheat, cocoa, sugar, meat and coffee are all now global commodities. Has this freedom to speculate in food prices enabled new investment into traditional agriculture, or has it led to unsustainable food price spikes which have little or no bearing on the real cost of food?  Friday, May 27, 4pm: Talking Shakespeare  With: Rowan Williams and Simon Russell Beale.  As part of the day's programme of conversations celebrating this year's Michael Ramsey Prize the Archbishop of Canterbury discusses the work of the world's greatest writer with one of Britain's finest actors.  9.30pm: Afro Celt Sound System  The legendary band return to Hay with their compelling fusion of Irish, African, Indian and global dance-music sounds.  Saturday, May 28, 2.30pm: Leading from the Front  With: Richard Dannatt. Chaired by Nik Gowing.  The forthright former Chief of the General Staff and Telegraph columnist reviews his military career and the nation’s defences. Sponsored by Mr & Mrs Robin Herbert  Sunday, May 29, 11.30am: I Think I Love You (editor's choice)  The Telegraph's Allison Pearson talks to Tiffany Murray.  A witty, poignant story about a girl who falls hopelessly in love with her teenage pin-up and some 20 years later, with her life in pieces all around her, finally meets him.  Llwyfan Cymru – Wales Stage £5  Monday, May 30, 4pm: The Royal Society Lecture 3: From Here To Infinity  The astronomer explores the challenges facing science in the 21st century.  Tuesday, May 31, 9.45pm: Ojos de Brujo  The sensational Catalan band fuse flamenco’s driving rhythms with hip-hop, funk, punk and other stray sounds snatched from the Barcelona street.  Wednesday, June 1, 8pm: Going, Going – Best of British  With: Germaine Greer, Philippe Sands, John Mitchinson.  In three short counterblasts, festival guests champion three national treasures that are endangered by our lack of care. Greer talks about English bluebells; Sands talks about the sheikh up of football club ownership; Mitchinson mourns the quite interesting loss of lunch — a potential disaster for work and play. All proceeds support free tickets for schools. Sponsored by Merchant and Mills.  Thursday, June 2, 5.20: Born Wild  With Tony Fitzjohn. Chaired by Ben Fogle.  A story of passion, adventure and skulduggery on the frontline of African conservation in Kenya and Tanzania.  Friday, June 3, 9am: The Stranger in the Mirror  With: Jane Shilling. Chaired by Sarah Crompton.  The author of a moving memoir of the transition to middle age is in conversation with the Telegraph’s arts editor.  Saturday, June 4, 7pm: Philip Pullman talks to Rosie Boycott (editor's choice)  The novelist discusses his latest book The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ.  Sunday, June 5, 7pm: Surface Detail  With: Iain M Banks. Chaired by Paul Blezard.  The ninth book in the writer’s acclaimed Culture series is a huge science fiction highlight.  8.15pm: Bob Geldof’s last night party  The house band return from their tour of Hay Festivals in Mexico, Colombia and Kerala to play a joyful celebration concert to end the festival. Geldof's new album How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell is fantastic.  All proceeds will fund Hay Festival's work in Kenya and South Africa.
The full listings for this year's Telegraph sponsored Hay Festival, which    takes place on the May 26 - June 5.