Part ofa new series of our popular, regular lunchtime lectures on great works of literature, brought to you by Dr Jane Mackay. A graduate of 3 universities, Jane sheds new light on the lives and intentions of the great writers of the world, with penetrating insight, wit, warmth and humanity.

George Orwell's terrifying vision, written in 1948, about how totalitarianism might take over our lives. In it Big Brother is really watching us and Room 101 is far more than a chat show. Now that we are beyond that date, how much has his vision been fulfilled and how near are we to being controlled, in deed and even thought? Come and enjoy a journey into mind control...no spin involved!

Book early so as not to be disappointed.