Hugh Bonneville in conversation with Genevieve Gaunt

Hugh Bonneville: 

Hugh Bonneville is an actor, producer and author, widely recognised for his roles in Notting Hill, Downton Abbey, W1A and the three Paddington films. Across a stage career spanning four decades, he has performed extensively with the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company in the West End, most recently appearing in Shadowlands at the Aldwych Theatre.

His first children’s book, Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room (Bloomsbury), is available in paperback, with the sequel, Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea, due for publication in October. Beyond his creative work, he has supported numerous humanitarian initiatives, including the World Food Programme, Action Against Hunger and Disasters Emergency Committee appeals providing emergency relief in Ukraine. He also serves as Executive Producer of the powerful and uplifting documentary Everyone to Kenmure Street. He is a patron of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, the National Youth Arts Trust, Scene & Heard, The Primary Shakespeare Company and the South Downs National Park Trust.

Genevieve Gaunt:

Genevieve Gaunt is a British actor and voice artist, known for Harry Potter, The Royals and acclaimed audiobook work, including narrating Ian Fleming’s The Spy Who Loved Me.