16.30 With the Olympics weeks away, sport has dominated the question time in the Telegraph Tent. Anita Singh's best quotes of the event? Brian Moore on TV being a lookist business: Well it's always been a huge problem for me... ...and great stuff from BBC sports presenter and Telegraph columnist Clare Balding: Sport in school needs to be a daily activity, not opt-in opt-out come if you want No wonder no women were up for Sports Personality of the Year, you didn't see them anywhere on TV all bloody year Balding has been very entertaining and full of opinions, which is good, considering that seven hours ago she tweeted her friend to say that she had just realised she wasn't actually chairing the panel - she was on it! Brian Moore, Clare Balding and Clive Woodward on the Telegraph panel during the Telegraph debate at the Hay Festival / CLARA MOLDEN 16.25 Our Showbiz Editor Anita Singh is baffled by this insight: 16.19 Martin Chilton tweets an observation by Egland's World Cup winning rugby coach Clive Woodward, who is sitting on the Telegraph panel: 16.00 Authors and speakers this year are being asked a variety of timely questions by the Hay Festival organisers. Among them is this one: "we're building a library of literature, music and cinema. Brian Moore's just given his answer: Emile Zola's Germinal It's Dickens with the sex Indeed. The French realist was notoriously frank about sexuality. His novel about a coalminers' strike in northern France in the 1860s is a masterpiece, but the raunchiness is absolutely of the school of French philosophes. It features the line: "Blow the candle out, I don't need to see what my thoughts look like." Which book would you contribute? Read all the 25 questions being posed to the authors at Hay 15.57 Due to the weather there's been a 15 minute delay on all the talks today, to allow people time to wade through the bog. Twitter and email updates are coming from the Welsh fields in fits and starts too. While we wait, can I recommend this piece by Telegraph panelist and former Springwatch star Kate Humble, who has given up life in the city to practice what she preaches. If you're not in Hay to see her speak, you can read about her progress here 15.33 The Telegraph tent is full to bursting with steaming macs and umbrellas for the debate. There's one thing on everybody's mind today, but poet Simon Armitage has summed it up neatly for us in his evokative "Hay-ku": The Line Up Some come on foot, some by helicopter. All leave with the ferryman. Festival-goers arriving at the summer literary festival this afternoon / JAY WILLIAMS 15.19 The poet Simon Armitage has written us one of his festival-inspired "Hay-kus" about Telegraph columnist Brian Moore, who is on stage now in the Telegraph tent. It's appropriately titled "On Manliness" and goes like this: Caution: Ram in field. Brian Moore enters the stage. Beware of the bull. Brian Moore in the Telegraph Tent 15.05 Over in the Telegraph Tent The Telegraph panel of experts including Peter Oborne, Kate Humble and Brian Moore, are answering questions on politics, culture, sport and the Olympics. More on that shortly... 14.53 Over a guest lunch, BBC presenter Kate Humble and foraging expert Liz Knight were telling Martin Chilton why he should eat flowers. I don't think they were pulling his leg, either: My excuse that I was a city boy at heart, having grown up in central London, didn't quite work with Kate Humble and Liz Knight when we were talking about plants you can eat. They explained over lunch at the festival today that you can add completely wild flavours to your food from natural sources anywhere. They had proved it this morning, taking walkers on a guided talk as part of the Hay Walking Festival where they had found wild cherries in the corner of a car park opposite the site. Kate Humble and Liz Knight at lunch today / MARTIN CHILTON Then at lunch, they showed me the carnation flowers on the table and said you could use the petals from that to make carnation syrup (see picture above) BBC presenter and Telegraph columnist Kate, who runs courses called Humble by Nature near her Monmothshire farm, was talking with Liz Knight, an expert on foraging were urging me to cook stuffed tulips. Kate Humble, who was appearing at the Telegraph Hay Festival debate, added: "There are plenty of things to raid even in central London or in suburban gardens. Liz's approach is so good because she teaches people to forage things that are familiar. 14.43 Anita Singh says Pogues founder James Fearnley regaled his audience with Withnail & I-style anecdotes earlier today: Puking, swearing, falling over, septic fingers, perforated ulcers - that's life on the road with The Pogues, as detailed in a new book by the band's founder member James Fearnley. In an entertaining Big Tent talk, Fearnley spoke to John Walsh about the highs and lows. You're making it sound like a convict ship to Botany Bay! Fearnley protested as Walsh ran through some of the debauched antics described in Here Comes Everybody: The Story of the Pogues. But there's more to frontman Shane MacGowan than drink, drugs and dodgy dental hygiene. Fearnley spoke of MacGowan with real affection and admiration. "It seems like he is grotesque but - and I do hope this comes across in the book - there's undeniable beauty in the lyrics that he wrote and the authority with which he sings them," Fearnley said. I think we are sent people like Shane MacGowan - this might sound awfully fanciful, and I don't think any extra-terrestrial force is going to put someone on the earth just for me - to have a guy that takes the cosmos on the chin so that I don't have to. We talked about anything - the Khmer Rouge, fashion, the women on Tennent's lager cans, the Falklands - it was difficult sometimes to follow some of his arguments because I'm of lesser intelligence than him. Still, Fearnley regaled us with Withnail & I-style anecdotes about MacGowan's legendary boozing, including his drink of choice in the early years: "You ran along the optics getting shots of every clear spirit, then filled up the glass with Coca-Cola." And what does MacGowan think of a tell-all book about the band? He's not unduly worried. As Fearnley explained: "I gave everyone in the band typescripts last August. When I handed it to Shane he weighed it in his hands and said, "It's not very big, is it?"" 14.28 Those sick of the rain have the option to drench themselves in tears instead. A screening of Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse will begin at the Bookshop Cinema at 4.15pm. War Horse If that's sold out you can console youself with hot soup and this new short story by the War Horse author, Jugged Hare, which was written for his new collection 'From War Child to War Horse'. 14.20 A talk by Frances Ashcroft, the physiologist, has gone down well. Ashcroft was named European Laureate for her work which has enabled children with diabetes to swap injections for a daily pill: The Hay Festival are offering "soup, coffee and stories" - but, apparently, that's not enough: The summer literary festival of choice are advertising "soup, coffee and stories" on day eight, as talks are delayed by 15 minutes to give audiences time to wade through the mud / CLARA MOLDEN 13.48 The Telegraph Question Time is looming. Have you thought of a particularly insightful and interesting question to ask Sarah Crompton, Peter Oborne, Clive Woodward, Clare Balding, Kate Humble and Brian Moore? If not you should. It's time to be interactive at Hay. It's in the Barclays Pavilion at 2.30pm. 13.40 It's been wet. It's been terribly wet at Hay but the festival had back up plans, and they seem to have worked.... @booksanddance Well done to @hayfestival for their wet weather parking contingency plans. Well communicated and events delayed to allow time. Spot on #hay 13.30 Alison Edgson has been tweeting and been tweeting about! She's another Hay Fever author: @alisonedgson Doing two more events at #hayfestival this morning - A Little Fairy Magic and Yuck! That's Not a Monster! Very excited! @LittleTigerUK: Alison Edgson is filling the Hay Festival with crafty mice and monsters after her events! #hay25 @alisonedgson @hayfestival She's done two events this morning. It sounds great fun. 13.25 Apparently we should be judging books by their cover, according to Sameer Rahim and the panel with Gaby Wood in the talk on books and their covers this morning. A frightening thought for any author: you only have three seconds to catch a reader's attention. An important part of getting your work noticed is the book cover, as we learnt in a fascinating discussion with publisher Laura Hassan, designers Suzanne Dean and Jonathan Gray, chaired by the Telegraph Head of Books Gaby Wood. Firstly, a publisher gives the designer a brief about the book: is there a pivotal symbol or scene? Suzanne Dean, who was thanked by Booker Prize-winner Julian Barnes in his acceptance speech, said she tried to be as creative as possible. For The Sense of an Ending she bought watches off e-bay and smashed them up, though in the end that didn't make the front cover. Astonishingly the designers revealed that they sometimes go through up to 50 designs of a book cover before the right one comes along. Some of the rejected ones are on display in an exhibition at Booth's Bookshop in town. Not only do they have to satisfy the author bu the bookseller. If Waterstones don't feel they can sell a book they will ask for a replacement. Excitingly we got a sneak preview of Gray's cover for Zadie Smith's new novel NW, which is coming out this autumn. Sadly he didn't what reveal what was under its beautiful cover. 13.19 Kate Humble has been spotted at Hay, ladies and gentlemen. We have a tweet from @KateFT who appears to be hanging out with the presenter: @kateft In the Green Room @hayfestival with the lovely @katehumble - pouring with rain outside but puppy walking duty awaits! She's talking at 5.30pm this afternoon in the Barclays Pavilion about what it's like becoming a farmer... which she has done after buying farming land in Monmothshire. 13.01 Below are the winning reviews by Beacons students, young aspiring writers who come to Hay to learn every year. Thanks, Beacons - and well done! Tristan Gooley: The Natural Explorer - Review by Tamara Price Tristan Gooley, a man who has flown solo and sailed across the Atlantic, reached the highest point of North Africa and walked sand dunes. Quite some resume. Taking the audience back to a "Geography lesson" as Gooley called it, the National Explorer gave a detailed, well delivered account on how nature captured him as a young boy. Its individuality, the impossibility to view the same landscape twice, making Gooley visit and study aspects of our World in such detail. Discussing other groups of people that appreciate and value our landscape, he mentioned photographers, landscape artists and also James Holman, a blind traveller who had a firm belief that "in loosing one sense, you gain a great deal from the others," exploring the mountains, using "mainly his feet." Gooley made the point clear that even though the largest of landscapes can be phenomenal, "it's the small things that can be wonderful too. Tristan Gooley: The Natural Explorer - Review by Sioned Davies Where would you like go today? The rhetorical interrogative which gripped Gooley as a 10-year-old liberated him from the dominance of teachers and parents and was the initial inspiration for his book "The Natural Explorer." All his adventures were no longer fixed; the endless possibilities of a malleable, liquid life. Gooley explained that it was this thrill which fostered his interest in natural exploration. Having completed a solo flight and sailed single-handedly across the Atlantic he certainly seems exhilarated by the natural world. Gooley expressed his awe at the way landscapes have been sculpted and the way nature's patterns NEVER reoccur. His primary concern however was in his ability to use the natural environment alone to explore and navigate; compasses," maps and sat navs are no longer required. With his inspirational ability to read the natural world with impeccable detail, Gooley has enlightened us to the sheer capacity of nature to marry mankind and the landscape. Tristan Gooley: The Natural Explorer - Review by Bronwen Hillier Tristan Gooley's introduction to his new book, "The Natural Explorer," did feel as he said a little like "a Geography lesson," yet listening to him talk about his passion for the connection we have with the natural world was fascinating. His love for navigation using nature seemed to be infectious and he engaged with the audience - by the end of his speech we had all held hands. Talking about trying to capture the child-like mindset he once had in order to see the less noticeable parts of nature, he recalls being able to "find his way from one beach to the next, simply by the feel of the wind on his face" and wishes us to return to this more appreciative attitude by studying the landscape and our relationship with it. Gooley admitted that the study of plants requires a daunting level of knowledge which he feels he cannot master and so feels "slightly scared" yet states that his interest doesn't lie in gaining mass knowledge but in a journey of discovery. Tristan Gooley: The Natural Explorer - Review by Tom Clements Tristan Gooley, author of Natural Explorer, visits Hay on its twenty-fifth anniversary to discuss his passion for exploring nature. Initially, Gooley talks of his troubles with "drowning in a mass of knowledge." Thankfully, his presentation is not tainted with the same curse. With charisma, Gooley Weaves intriguing aspects of history, science and geography into a captivating speech peppered with engrossing facts. Enhanced by his striking photography, Gooley's presentation functions as a flash point, illuminating the relationship between contemporary Britain and the volatility of the natural world. At one point, he artistically compares the structure of cracked mud to our urban centres. Gentle whispers emanate from the audience, as one cannot help but acknowledge his superior logic. At Hay, we are surrounded by nature; Tristan Gooley's work encourages you to delve into the plump veins of our planet's glory. Tristan Gooley: The Natural Explorer - Review by Jac Byrant Tristan Gooley gave a brilliantly interesting and informative discussion about what we can learn from nature and its minuscule details. He explained the way that he uses the natural world to navigate using details, like where water lies on one type of side of a road to determine where north is and the significance of the type of trees around you and how they can tell us whether there is a river nearby. Gooley uses his explorer know how: having been the first man to row solo and fly solo across the Atlantic to give a captivating and thorough explanation of how he sees the natural world. He has a very romantic view of landscape and displays a deep passion for his works which in form makes you connect to his work and won't be involved in exploring and the world outside. Tristan Gooley gives a remarkably interesting talk explaining his explorations, the importance of the small aspects of nature and how we can enjoy the great British countryside. Depression and Mental Health - Review by Liam Hemmings Stephen Fry and Ruby Wax add a comical effect to the dark subjects of depression and mental health. This insightful view from well known celebrities shows the audience that even they are subject to these conditions. Although they are comedians, the subjects are discussed in a serious manner. Fry dives deep into the overlooked subject of teenage depression and suicides, however an age group is not focused on throughout the discussion. Fry also takes the conversation on a personal tangent and wonders what someone as renowned as him could possibly be depressed about. The conversation goes into depth about those with depression or a mental health illness are often ashamed about their condition. The discussion was very descriptive of these conditions and would have helped people broaden their minors about why people get depressed and self harm. Mark Easton: Britain Etc - Review by Annika May Trying to highlight aspects of an entire society is a challenge in itself. But doing so without alienating its members whilst finding common situations is, altogether, more difficult. Here comes Mark Easton with his interesting take on British society, British Etc. He describes a variety of British dilemmas and oddities, ranging from alcoholism to self-mockery and tackling such issues as the love of the perverse and the relationship between young people and the rest of society. Easton enlightens us to the discrepancy in public knowledge and fact, which has segregated the youth from fully participating in society. He argues that "many people seem content to write off a generation as feral yobs [due to] a knife crime epidemic that never was." Asked how we could resolve this issue, he replied that effort by wider society to build relationships with the youth but he mostly argues that we need to "find ways of getting generations together." Mark Easton "considers the essence of Britishness" - Review by Rhys Hancock "Britain is country of contradictions and unresolved paradoxes" states Mark Easton while describing soggy bunting, the Barmy Army and our love "for the perverse and eccentric." With extracts from the BBC Home Affair correspondent's new alphabet of essays Britain ETC, the talk provided both an insightful and humorous look at "the essence of Britishness." Reading from the first essay "A is for Alcohol," Easton describes how drink is "soaked into the national fabric" and how on his first day on Fleet Street, he was taken to the pub for an 11 O'clock drink of Whiskey. His past experiences juxtaposed with comments on society gave an enjoyable perspective on diversity within Britain. Describing his lecture as the "27th Chapter" of his book, Easton brings together his ideas through his various essays. "D is for Dog" underlined middle class growth through their ownership of dogs and "S is for Silly Hats" highlighted Britain as a strange mix of sports aficionados "in wigs" intertwined with our stereotypical sensible nature. Ranging from our excessive swearing to "Bobbies on the Beat," Easton gave a pessimistic view on society, while remaining optimistic about the future. 12.51 Contented tweets arriving in after Frank Cottrell Boyce's talk: @marpleleafFrank Cottrell Boyce every bit as wonderful as I expected @hayfestival kid 4 asked great question 12.43 Writer John Crace and Professor John Sutherland were on at 11.30 this morning discussing Dickens. In case you hadn't heard it's the 200th anniversary of the writer's birthday this year. 200 years old. The writers great-great-great-great-grandaughter (too many greats?) was here on the weekend too. Two Johnnies Do Dickens. Pic: Clara Molden 12.40 Here's a picture of our Telegraph Books editor Gaby Wood hosting a talk on book covers with Laura Hassan, Suzanne Dean and Jon Gray. We ran a tweet from Laura Hassan earlier in the blog. Check it out. Gaby Wood, Laura Hassan, Suzanne Dean and Jon Gray on book covers. Pic: Jay Williams 12.30 Several positive tweets from people who are determined not to let the weather get them down. That's the spirit!: @interactivities Hope everyone is wrapped in waterproofs today ... Nothing will stop us having a fabulous festival! #Hay25 #Hayfestival @Making_Hay 12.22 a tweet update from @lboropublishing on the strange banner currently waving about in Hay which says Kindles are banned. See earlier post... @lboropublishing I saw lots of Kindle users @hayfestival and @HTLGIFestival and they weren't sent to the gallows or anything... The banner is a publicity stunt by a bookseller apparently. 12.13 Here's a picture of Telegraph Books assistant editor and Hayly editor Sameer Rahim addressing the Beacons students in the Telegraph Tent. The Beacons project is part of an educational project at Hay Festival for aspiring young writers. Ten A-Level students are selected on the basis of their creative writing. At the festival, they get to participate in workshops and talks. Sameer looks very relaxed! I don't think I would be... Hayly Editor Sameer Rahim addressing the Beacons in the Telegraph Tent 12.01 The Hay Festival site has put together a lovely montage of the best pictures so far. It's pretty epic! We have a gorgeous slideshow too, don't forget. This is one of my personal favourites - from yesterday of Sir Terry Pratchett and the pig named after him! Terry Pratchett and a Gloucestershire Old Spot. 11.51 We'd pretty certain this isn't true, but @lboropublishing has sent in this picture of a banner in Hay-on-Wye. It does highlight the rage with which some people regard the new technology..... A tweeted picture from @lboropublishing 11.42 A happy tweet update from a Laura Hassan the editor at Vintage Classics, who was talking with Suzanne Dean and Telegraph Books Editor Gaby Wood about judging a book by its cover: @lauralsreading Thank you Gaby Wood and lovely Hay audience for fun book cover event. Great questions and lots of cheer despite the rain #@hayfestival 11.34 JUST about to start (now that events are running 15 mins late) is Tom Holland in the Sky Arts Studio, John Sutherland and John Crace in the Barclays Pavilion, Frances Ashcroft in the Big Tent, Patricia Hodgson on the Wales Stage and Frank Cottrell Boyce on the Digital stage. That's as well as everything else of course. 11.23 The accordian player for the Pogues James Fearnley, talked yesterday to John Walsh. He's written a story of the Pogues. There are bound to be a large number of shenanigans which feature in that book.... Here is James looking rather respectable, however: James Fearnley talking at Hay on his book Here Comes Everybody. 11.16 Jasper Rees has been blogging on the Hay Festival website about his mission to turn himself into a Welshman. Apparently this: "Oes rhywun yma sy'n siarad Cymraeg' means is there anyone here who speaks Welsh?. "Oes," came back a volley of voices. Yes there are. The event proceeded in English, but the subject throughout was Wales and Welshness and my book-length quest to swim upstream and turn myself into a Welshman. My father, born and brought up in Carmarthen, was sent to England to be educated and never really came home again. On the Severn Bridge heading back east we were urged from a young age to cheer as we re-entered his adoptive homeland. 11.07 Children's author extraordinaire Jacqueline Wilson is coming to Hay today for Hay Fever. The best-selling writer is featured in the Hayly today, writing as part of our Life Changing Literature column. She describes the first time she visited Hay-on-Wye: Children's author extraordinaire Jacqueline Wilson She'll be on the Digital Stage at 5.20pm today and in the Barclay's Pavilion at 11.30am tomorrow. 10.50 An update on Claude the Dog's journey to Hay....There's disappointment on the train: @claude_and_sirB We are a bit disappointed that there isn't a special Train Driverer's hat you have to wear. Will just put my beret on at a rakish angle. 10.47 Martin Chilton was watching Alex Valentine at the Sound Castle last night: It was easy to see why Alex Valentine packed out the Sound Castle for an early evening concert, because his sweet singing and clever lyrics are a treat. Playing acoustic guitar - and blending well with long-standing fiddle collaborator Alan Cooper, he performed a variety of strong songs from his new album Lost Songs, including Never Go Back. The Londoner, who lives with his family in Wales, rarely does cover version but he joined in the Woody Guthrie centenary spirit in a more light-hearted way than Billy Bragg. Valentine said: "I looked at about 200 Woody Guthrie songs and they are all about trains . . . " Cue a version of Little Black Train. "Did we get away with that?" he said. Absolutely, it was a rousing version. Hits the spot, Alex Valentine performed at the Hay Festival last night 10.43 There are lots of Hay Fever events happening today. Here's a lovely tweet from Claude the Dog and Sir B: @claude_and_sirB On our way to @hayfestival! Giddy with excitement! I've brushed my ears and Sir Bobblysock's got his best rain hood on. #excited The writer Alex T Smith is arriving today and will be hosting an event at 2.30pm on the Starlight Stage! Berets actively encouraged. 10.38 A few nice tweets coming in about yesterday's festival. People seem to have enjoyed Sir Terry Pratchett in particular. @lucyJCA listening to Terry Pratchett @hayfestival was trully fascinating - what a brilliant mind! #hay25 10.32 The Hayly Telegraph features our daily freedom of speech column - sponsored by Google. Today's is written by Tom Holland, who focuses on the forging of early Islamic civilisation. It's interesting stuff: 10.23 Here's a picture of the novelist and screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce who was up so early this morning to talk the Digital Stage. It was an interactive event for librarians and teachers hosted by the National Literary Trust. He's also talking at Hay Fever this morning with Joe Berger on his new Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again [HF98]: Frank Cottrell Boyce at Hay. 10.16 Sameer Rahim reminds us that there's a great event happening later today: Bothered by the Coalition? Can't see the point of the Olympics? Come to the The Telegraph Question Time, ask questions to our expert panel of Peter Oborne, Sir Clive Woodward, Clare Balding, Kate Humble and Brian Moore are being chaired by Sarah Crompton in the Barclays Pavilion at 2.45pm. 10.08 We have a snippet of video from crime writer Ian Rankin talking at Hay yesterday. 'There's a very different mentality in people who read thrillers. They want a lot of detail' he says: 09.59 Changes here at Hay festival - watch out for boards around the site. There are always a few alterations, so make sure you don't end up going to the wrong tent. Now that would be embarrassing: Alterations to the schedule at Hay Festival 09.55 Martin Chilton was watching Frank Cottrell Boyce this morning at the Breakfast seminar at 9am. Frank Cottrell Boyce, who was talking at a National Literacy Trust seminar this morning, wins the hardy soul award - he drove from Fife to Hay-on-Wye for the festival. Boyce said: "It's a hell of a long way." It is. It's 408 miles. 09.45 Bestsellers of the day. Here is the list of the bestselling books at Hay festival yesterday. Please ignore the 'share this' button at the bottom of the list. It won't work. But if you go here - it will. Martin Chilton has just written in to make everyone aware that EVERY event will be starting 15 minutes late today due to what the festival describe as "a severely inclement weather forecast for Thursday morning.": The festival say: "If it rains very hard we will offer the option to park at Baskerville Hall in Clyro from 9am where there is hard-standing parking available. A shuttle bus will run from Baskerville Hall to Oxford Road where the town shuttle bus will bring you to the festival site. By lunch time, if it's still raining, we can also offer hard-standing parking at Gwernyfed High School at Three Cocks. You can check for updates on www.hayfestival.org 09.27 Our Telegraph Books editor Gaby Wood will also be in conversation with writer Alan Hollinghurst at 4pm on the Wales stage [329]. He originally dreamt of becoming an architect, but says that as a writer he fulfills his dream. We ran a beautiful illustration in our Review on Saturday - here it is for all of you. It sums up what writers can do with their typewriters: Alan Hollinghurst brings widely varying architectural knowledge to fiction. Photo: Illustration by Wesley 09.19 So lets look at the weather this morning. It brightened up somewhat yesterday, but it's looking as though weather is not going to be one of the best aspects of today. It's looking rainy and cloudy. But never fear. Hay has tents galore.... and colourful flags and signs: Finding the way at Hay. 09.14 Telegraph feature writer Bryony Gordon has arrived at Hay and has already been chatting with some of the literary stars. She spoke to Ian Rankin about his decision to bring back his literary sleuth Rebus. Bryony finds him quiet, thoughtful and straightforward: "I don't have many friends," he says at one point, which surprises me; there would be no more engaging a friend to have. It's not because I'm a misanthrope. It's because I'm reserved. I'm self-contained. I get all my adventures in my head when I'm writing my books. 09.10 Later on this afternoon there will also be a chance to listen to Germaine Greer talk about sex, love and marriage in Shakespeare's plays. That should certainly be an eye-opening affair. The professor of poetry has written a piece for this morning's Hayly Telegraph, where she looks into why Shakespeare's boy lovers often fall in love with older and wiser women. 09.00 As well as Miss Humble, who is obviously enjoying the good life on her new and growing farm, we have an interview with Nell Leyshon, the Hay Festival playwright in residence. It sounds as if Nell has been wondering the festival and picking up material to put into her play. So if you've been around the last few days - watch out for this lady! She may just put you in her play: Playwright Nell Leyshon at Hay festival. Caroline Greene finds out what we're in for: 08.52 Good morning Hay Festival on day eight of the literary shindig in Wales. We're just over half way through and there's a whole lot more to come. This morning on today's Hayly Telegraph we have the beauteous Kate Humble, who explains how she came to unearth her passion for farming. Don't forget to pick up our lovely supplement, all over the festival free for festival-goers! Kate Humble on the front cover of today's Hayly Telegraph