This year’s Hay Festival is well underway with an array of stars from authors to actors entertaining crowds in the book town.

The likes of Ruth Jones and James Corden have held a talk about their hit show Gavin & Stacey and Music legend Billy Ocean entertained a lively audience on Friday (23 May) night.

A knitted Smithy and Nessa from Gavin & Stacey.
A knitted Smithy and Nessa from hit TV show Gavin & Stacey, made by a local to welcome Ruth Jones and James Corden to the town. (B&R)

Sports people Tanni Grey-Thompson, Johnnie Peacock and Dan Biggar feature on Wednesday’s programme along with actor and activist Jameela Jamil and a stand-up performance from Katherine Ryan.

Jacqueline Wilson, Martin Clunes and Comedian Chris McCausland headline Thursday’s events.

Reverend Richard Coles and Jeremy Vine will make an appearance on Friday evening.

Jeremy Hunt, Larry lamb, Bob Geldof, Hamza Yassin, Katie Piper, Miranda Hart, Rob Rinder and Salman Rushdie round out the Festival, all making appearances on Saturday and Sunday (31 May & 1 June).