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Welcome
what words will you use to describe your festival experience? Whether its Jazz, Science, Music or Literature, a Cheltenham Festival experience can be intellectually challenging, educational, fun, surprising, frustrating, shocking, transformational, inspiring, comical, beautiful, odd, even life-changing. And this years The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is no different.
As you will see when you browse this brochure, the Festival promises 10 days of discussion, debate and interview, plus lots of new ways to experience and engage with words and ideas. Its a true celebration of the power of the word - with old friends, new writers, commentators, celebrities, sports people and scientists, and from childrens authors, illustrators, comedians and politicians to leading opinion-formers. I cant praise the team enough for their exceptional dedication and flair in curating this years inspiring programme. However, there would be no Festival without the wonderful enthusiasm of our partners and loyal audiences and we are extremely grateful for all the support we receive. Whatever words you use to describe your experience at a Cheltenham Festival, I would like to ask for your help to ensure that you will still be using those words in the future. Only 40% of our income comes from ticket sales. Please show your support for Cheltenham Festivals by making a donation when you buy your tickets so that we can continue to curate inspiring programmes of a high standard, offer free events and continue our work with schools and families. As a cultural organisation, Cheltenham Festivals has charitable status, so if you are a UK tax-payer, dont forget to tick the Gift Aid box so that we can claim Gift Aid on your donation which is worth another 25% to the Festivals. I love the excitement of seeing the brochure for the first time, and then sitting down to make my event choices. Im sure many of you do too. Turn the page and enjoy! I look forward to seeing you at the Festival in October. Donna Renney, Chief Executive
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Whats happening at this years Festival
2012 NEWS
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Your day by day guide to events Our Festival for families and young readers
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FESTIVAL GuIdE
Your guide to the Festival site and buying tickets even more festival news features and info online...
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to ask searching questions: what shape is democracy in today? Do revolutions political or digital ever bring what people expect? What makes a great leader? Where does global power really lie today? And what implications do these power shifts have for our future security? We ask what influence, if any, our politicians are actually able to wield in the face of the economic shockwaves echoing from Athens to Washington. In troubled times, we often turn inwards, and I also want to celebrate the domestic, the local and the particular, with a special focus on personal empowerment and our relationship with the home. Look for the People: Power event headings running throughout this years programme.
As I set out to shape this years programme, I was struck by the anger suffusing our political, social and cultural debates. At its heart seemed to be a pervasive sense of powerlessness and disconnection between citizens and their leaders, and it seemed timely - a month before Americas presidential election - to explore the relationship between people and power as this years Festival theme. In an era of unprecedented global turmoil we tackle the relationship between people and power on many levels: from the link between citizen and state to the way we relate to each other as individuals, and from interconnected online communities to the still unique relationship between reader and writer. As the economic and geopolitical certainties of the twentieth century fade, we enter the political arena
Guest direCtors
Joan baKewell
Joan Bakewells fascination for how we present and re-present the past is evident through her own novels and in two of her events she looks back to the 1950s and the 1970s to explore this question. She also joins us for one of our philosophical debates and, as a champion of older people, explores how age is represented in classic novels in our Seven Ages Of Man series. Look for > tHURS 11 > L219 > MaD MEN tO MOON ROCKEtS: EXPLORING tHE FIFtIES > PaGE 61 > FRI 12 > L247 > SEVEN aGES OF MaN: aGE > PaGE 71 > FRI 12 > L331 DOMINIC SaNDBROOK & JOaN BaKEWELL > PaGE 68 > FRI 12 > L231 > tHE POWER OF IDEaS > PaGE 69 > FRI 12 > L240 > CaLL tHE MIDWIFE: REMEMBERING JENNIFER WORtH > PaGE 70
Peter hennessy
Historian Peter Hennessy has chosen a great year to survey the political landscape, past and present. Starting with the Cold War, the greatest power confrontation of our times that didnt lead to war, hes joined by leading political figures from left and right to assess our turbulent times. In his new book Distilling the Frenzy he offers an incisive view into the territory where current affairs meets history. Look for > FRI 5 > L005 > WRItING HIStORY aS It HaPPENS > PaGE 12 > FRI 5 > L021 > WHatS IN a SPEECH? > PaGE 15 > Sat 6 > L028 > UNLOCKING tHE COLD WaR > PaGE 20 > Sat 6 > L024 > JOHN LEWIS GaDDIS & PEtER HENNESSY > PaGE 23 > Sat 6/SUN 7 > L038 & L076 > POLItICS IN FOCUS > PaGE 21 & 32 > SUN 7 > L064 > WHat MaKES a GREat LEaDER? > PaGE 29
Festival collections
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PolitiCs and Current affairs reliGion and sPirituality business and eConomiCs
From leading politicians to power brokers, diplomats to peace-makers we explore the lives and works of those who wield power past and present. Look for... > LO14 (PaGE 14) > L013 (PaGE 13) > L313 (PaGE 86)
In our Pathways collection, we continue to ask the big questions, exploring personal beliefs and debating the relationship between religion and the search for peace. Look for... > L0183 (PaGE 54) >L150 (PaGE 47) > L308 (PaGE 86)
Well be delving into the economic issues of the day, hosting top business leaders wholl reveal how they are responding to recurrent recession. Look for... > L278 (PaGE 79) > L307 (PaGE 85) > L315 (PaGE 87) > L301 (PaGE 85)
fiCtion & storytellinG The beating heart of the Festival weve picked out the very best in new fiction and performance as well as welcoming our most renowned literary voices to the stage. Our Horizons series introduces writers from all over the world and were thrilled to be working with some of Britains top literary prizes. Join our Writers in Residence Thomas Enger and Gunnar Staalesen, two of Scandinavias leading crime writers for a taste of Nordic Noir.
Comedy Laugh out loud with this years fabulously funny line-up. Look for... > L045 (PaGE 24) > L249 (PaGE 70) > L291 (PaGE 81)
studio, staGe & sCreen We celebrate the films, television programmes and theatre productions that have made the headlines. Look for... > L037 (PaGE 25) > L152 (PaGE 25) > L240 (PaGE 70)
Poetry We provide platforms for some of our most striking poetic voices as they premiere exciting new work and revisit old favourites. Look for... > L047 (PaGE 23) > L147 (PaGE 46) > L245 (PaGE 70)
ColleCtions
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We celebrate the hearth and home with events exploring design, food and drink, gardening, antiques and the art of homemaking through the ages. Look for... > L174 (PaGE 53) > L163 (PaGE 52) > L191 (PaGE 55)
We are joined by former serving soldiers and leading military historians to explore the nature of conflict past and present. Look for... > L148 (PaGE 46) > L205 (PaGE 61) > L218 (PaGE 63)
In Turn Back the Clock we focus on the Regency period covering architecture, food, fashion and theatre, alongside the broader sweep of history, politics and the arts. Look for... > Lt07 (PaGE 38) > L204 (PaGE 61) > L200 (PaGE 60)
art & arChiteCture We bring to life some of 2012s great art exhibitions and ponder our built environment at its best and worst. Look for... > L001 (PaGE 12) > L135 (PaGE 45) > L176 (PaGE 53)
sPort A fitting celebration of sports greatest events and personalities in this Olympic year. Look for... > L153 (PaGE 47) > L156 (PaGE 47) > L208 (PaGE 61)
travel Join us for some truly inspirational journeys both near and far. Look for... > L032 (PaGE 25) > L232 (PaGE 69) > L241 (PaGE 70)
loCally sourCed Celebrating the rich community of writers based locally. Look for... > Lt08 (PaGE 39) > L126 (PaGE 44) > L334 (PaGE 44)
ComPass Points In a series of three keynote events co-programmed with global banking partner HSBC, we bring together leading experts in their field to explore the relationships between the West and the new cultural and economic powerhouses across the globe, spanning finance, history, culture, politics and of course, literature. Look for... > L186 (PaGE 55) > L216 (PaGE 62) > Lt17 (PaGE 71)
world of surGery Step inside the world of surgery as we explore the power balance between doctor and patient. What happens when you have a heart attack? What is it like to undergo clot-busting surgery while youre still awake? Who makes these life and death decisions? Join us for a series of three fascinating linked events for a combined price of 15. Look for... > L281 (PaGE 77) > L288 (PaGE 80) > L289 (PaGE 81) > L305 (PaGE 85)
novel direCtions Sample great new fiction this October with three new collections at the Festival. Meet four of 2012s most exciting debut novelists in our free Festival Focus series, experience our new Literary Salon created by Damian Barr and our Firestation Book Swap hosted by Scott Pack and try out our new Seven Ages of Man series, which explores classic literature from the cradle to the grave. sCienCe at literature The Literature and Science Festival teams are working together to bring exciting and intriguing science events to fans of the Literature Festival. Join scientists and science enthusiasts like Marcus Brigstocke, Jon Ronson, Robert Winston, Steven Pinker and others for great discussions and fascinating topics. Look for the Science at Literature headings throughout the programme. If you enjoy science at the Literature Festival, join us from 4-9 June 2013 for The Times Cheltenham Science Festival.
siGnPosts Join us to learn new skills in our series of events which look at personal empowerment. For the first time at the Festival we forge new partnerships to offer a series of pick and mix talks and workshops on subjects such as meditation, relaxation, how to worry less and how to take control of our lives. Or join one of our free events designed to give advice on anything from helping your child to read to opening a new chapter in your career. Look for... > L342 (PaGE 13) > L027 (PaGE 20) > L096 (PaGE 37) > L166 (PaGE 52) > L181 (PaGE 55) > L215 (PaGE 62) > L246 (PaGE 70) > L268 (PaGE 78)
Pause for thouGht: the searCh for a new voiCe A nationwide talent search with a difference - a search for a new broadcaster on matters of faith which culminates in a weekend of workshops and training before the contestants face a live audience and judging panel at the Festival. The successful candidate will broadcast on the BBC Radio 2, Vanessa Feltz Show, in the Pause for Thought slot.
behind the sCenes What really goes on Behind the Scenes? Experts and insiders from some of our great national institutions share their special insights. Look for... > LS24 (PaGE 12) > L035 (PaGE 12) > L228 (PaGE 30)
The Spiegeltent
Experience captivating storytelling and unique, eclectic events in the beautiful world of the Spiegeltent the perfect place to be enchanted, inspired and thoroughly entertained. Also, dont forget you can book a table for Sunday lunch on Sunday 7 & Sunday 14 October.
SAt 6 OCt Cider with rosie (& everyone else): with the thinKinG drinKers PaGE 21 miChael Chabon, JoJo moyes & alex Preston: damian barrs literary salon PaGE 24 SunDAy 7 OCt booK it! breaKfast PaGE 28 Great british baKe off: afternoon tea PaGE 31 WED 10tH OCt whisKies to try before you die! PaGE 54 JaZZ and the baroness PaGE 55 tHuRSDAy 11 OCt lunCh with the fabulous baKer brothers PaGE 61 Jane austens ladies of a Certain aGe PaGE 62 aGatha Christie & art deCo PaGE 63 FRIDAy 12 OCtOBER firestation booK swaP PaGE 70 you heard it here first... PaGE 69 SAt 13 OCt taylors of harroGate Coffee masterClass PaGE 76 Poetry. uK all stars Poetry slam! Qualifiers & final PaGE 79 & 81 vintaGe CoCKtail Party PaGE 80 SunDAy 14 OCt the early edition with marCus briGstoCKe PaGE 4
the biG read does dr no in assoCiation with vintaGe ClassiCs This year we will be revisiting the original novels by Ian Fleming with a focus on Dr No to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first ever Bond film. Whether you are new to the chosen book or fancy revisiting it, join us at one of our ever-popular Big Read book groups to discuss, debate, or simply listen. Visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/ bigread for more information.
robert CramPtons QuiZ niGht PaGE 33 MOnDAy 8 OCt bridGe masterClasses PaGE 36 tea with Jane austen PaGE 38 lindemans wine and booK Club PaGE 39 GlouCestershire writers networK PaGE 39 tuESDAy 9 OCt faulty towers dininG exPerienCe PaGE 47
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PEOPLE: POWER
thomas hardy
James Grasby & John Sutherland In this fascinating discussion we consider the challenge of re-creating the life and times of one of our most celebrated authors. Biographer and critic John Sutherland is joined by the National Trusts South West Region Curator James Grasby, responsible for the restoration and public opening of Hardys Cottage and Max Gate, the property he owned in later life.
Peter hennessy
Writing History as it Happens From the Cold War to Ground Zero, Suez to the Eurozone crisis, making sense of history as it happens is a challenging and fascinating task. Guest Director Peter Hennessy, one of our leading contemporary historians, and the author of Distilling the Frenzy: Writing the history of ones own times looks back at the grand themes that have run through 20th and 21st century Britain, and reflects on the art of writing a history of ones own times.
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sebastian faulKs
Best known for his historical novels set in France, including Birdsong; in recent years Sebastian Faulks has also published bestselling novels with a more contemporary setting, and a James Bond sequel. He joins us to discuss his life and writing, including his latest novel, A Possible Life.
Childhood
John Mullan, nick tucker & Erica Wagner Some of the most compelling characters in classic fiction have been children, from Oliver Twist and Henry James Maisie; to William Goldings Piggy and Scout Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird. We are joined by John Mullan, author of What Matters in Jane Austen?, childrens literature expert nick tucker and The Times Literary Editor Erica Wagner to discuss their favourite child characters in classic fiction. Tweet your favourite child characters to @cheltfestivals #cheltlitfest and have them discussed in the event.
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the Pre-raPhaelites
Alison Smith Combining rebellion and revivalism, scientific precision and imaginative grandeur, the Pre-Raphaelites constitute Britains first modern art movement. As Tate Britain presents a major new exhibition of Pre-Raphaelite work, we join curator Alison Smith for a lavishlyillustrated talk on the work of this revolutionary band of brothers.
PEOPLE: POWER
neil maCGreGor
What was it like living in Shakespeares Restless World? We welcome the distinguished Director of the British Museum, neil MacGregor as he gives an enthralling account of life in Shakespeares time. His new book brings to life a pivotal point of human history, through objects as diverse as a hoard of gold coins to the battered trunk of an unknown pedlar, and is based on the recent BBC Radio 4 series and the British Museum exhibition, Shakespeare: Staging the World.
russia today
Masha Gessen, luke Harding & Martin Sixsmith Russia has always been profoundly fascinating to the West. Masha Gessen, author of a remarkable new book on Putin, The Man Without A Face, former BBC Moscow correspondent Martin Sixsmith, author of Russia: A 1000 Year Chronicle of the Wild East and Mafia State author luke Harding come together for a fascinating debate taking the temperature of contemporary Russia and assessing its relationship with the rest of the world.
HISTORY
tom holland
In the Shadow of the Sword In the 6th century AD, the Middle East was divided between the mighty Persian and Roman empires. A hundred years later, they had given way to a new Arab superpower. Bestselling historian tom Holland, author of In the Shadow of the Sword explores how these turbulent times came about; and how they still influence our contemporary religious landscape.
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fanG fanG, han sonG & xinran
Stories of China Flying in for a rare UK appearance are some of Chinas leading writers. Fang Fangs acclaimed novels vividly explore everyday life in China today in villages and cities alike. Han Songs awardwinning science-fiction is an extraordinary metaphorical window on life in modern China. London-based writer Xinran explores the role of women in China past and present in Message From An Unknown Chinese Mother. They discuss their work, and the challenges of reflecting in fact and fiction the breakneck pace of Chinas recent evolution.
anthony horowitZ
See Book It! page 92 for more information
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PEOPLE: POWER
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Kofi annan
For more than 40 years at the United Nations - the last ten as Secretary-General - Kofi Annan was at the centre of the major geopolitical events of our time. To mark the publication of his book, Interventions: A Life in War and Peace, he gives us a compelling and candid, behindthe-scenes view of global diplomacy during one of the most tumultuous periods in the UNs history. In conversation with James Harding, Editor of The Times.
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salman rushdie
This event and event L147 are supported by the British Council in collaboration with the Chinese organising committee as part of the China Market Focus 2012 cultural programme at The London Book Fair. When a fatwa was pronounced upon him in 1989, after the publication of The Satanic Verses, Salman Rushdie was forced into hiding and his life changed profoundly. To coincide with publication of Joseph Anton, his extraordinary memoir of those harrowing times, he joins us to reflect on liberty, freedom of speech, and an ordeal that no writer should have to endure. Chaired by The Times Literary Editor, Erica Wagner.
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henry moore
Anita Feldman Until recently Henry Moores work in plaster has been regarded merely as a preparatory stage in the making of his world-famous sculptures. In this richly illustrated talk, Anita Feldman, an authority on Moores work, offers a fascinating guided tour of Moores extraordinary sculptures and discusses why his plasters deserve to be admired as works of art in their own right.
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THE CHELTENHAM LECTURE
banKsy
Will Ellsworth-Jones, Will Gompertz & Pure Evil Banksy is one of the most celebrated yet enigmatic artists of our time, whose works appear in major galleries worldwide as well as on the walls and streets of Bristol. To explore Banksys work, its origins, and the role of urban street art in contemporary culture, Will EllsworthJones, author of a new biography of Banksy is joined by Will Gompertz and street artist and gallery owner Pure Evil.
John mullan
What Matters in Jane Austen? Is there any sex in Jane Austen? What do the characters call each other? And which important Austen characters never speak? In an illuminating Cheltenham Lecture, John Mullan, author of What Matters in Jane Austen? shows us how we can appreciate the novelists brilliance by looking at the intriguing intricacies of her fiction.
Paul auster
Acclaimed US writer Paul Auster is the author of numerous novels including the New York trilogy, screenplays, and works of non-fiction, and has also worked as a poet, translator and film director. He joins us to discuss his diverse writing career, along with Winter Journal, his unorthodox memoir in which he looks back on his life through the history of his own body.
whats in a sPeeCh?
Philip Collins, Daniel Finkelstein, Peter Hennessy & Michael Cockerell The leading Times columnists Philip Collins, author of The Art of Speeches and Presentations, and Daniel Finkelstein have written speeches for Tony Blair and William Hague respectively. Here they join the contemporary historian Peter Hennessy, and the acclaimed political commentator and documentary maker Michael Cockerell to discuss some of politics most influential speech-makers - from Churchill to Cameron - and to explore the elusive qualities of great speechmaking.
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how to Get a Job in Journalism
Considering entering the exciting, fastpaced world of journalism? Want to know what you can do to get a head-start? Anne Spackman, comment editor of The Times, will be joined by a graduate trainee from the newspaper, to give you an insight into the life of a journalist and advice on the various routes into the competitive industry.
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simon hoGGart
lifes too Short to Drink Bad Wine Most of us enjoy a decent glass of wine but how do we know which wine is decent given the vast selection available? Luckily, help is at hand from Simon Hoggart, renowned wine columnist for The Spectator, and the author of Lifes Too Short to Drink Bad Wine. He talks us entertainingly through some of his favourite bottles.
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women of substanCe
Clare Clark, Juliet nicolson, Frances Osborne & libby Purves Women have been at the heart of some of the greatest stories ever told, but what are the challenges of translating their lives into fiction at some of historys pivotal moments? Clare Clarks compelling new novel Beautiful Lies opens just before the Golden Jubilee of 1887, Juliet nicolsons Abdication takes place in the pivotal year of 1936 whilst Frances Osbornes Park Lane explores the Suffragette movement and the First World War. They join novelist and broadcaster libby Purves to discuss the challenges and pleasures of exploring womens lives through the prism of the past.
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mary robinson
Everybody Matters Mary Robinson has spent her life in pursuit of a fairer world. Here, the former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner joins us to discuss her life and her memoir, Everybody Matters. In a fascinating interview she reveals what lies behind the vision, strength and determination that has helped her to achieve so much for human rights around the globe, and what it is like to be a member of The Elders - the smallest club in the world.
With the thinking Drinkers Presented by The Thinking Drinkers Ben McFarland and tom Sandham, this is a hilarious whistle stop tour of alcohol in literature, and famous literary cider drinkers, from Beowulf to Hemingway, and from Thomas Hardy to Laurie Lee. Stop along the way as The Thinking Drinkers guide you through a tasting of delicious Westons ciders (included in ticket price). Whats not to like?
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4-6pm PhiliP Pullman
Grimm tales Most famously the author of the His Dark Materials trilogy, Philip Pullman has found inspiration in another kind of fantasy for his latest venture: darker retellings of fifty classic stories from Grimms Fairy Tales, first published 200 years ago this year. He joins us to look back at their life and writing, and explains how he put the grim back into the Brothers Grimm.
James bond - dr no
the Big Reading Join us for these free live readings from Ian Flemings gripping and atmospheric thriller Dr No. Each reading is narrated either by our suave hero, James Bond, or the eponymous sinister villain, hell-bent on world domination. Who will you encounter?
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James bond - dr no
natalie Haynes, Charlie Higson, tom Rob Smith & Andrew taylor Ian Flemings dark and stylish Dr No grips the reader with a taut, suave and sensual stranglehold. We join Fleming fans Charlie Higson, author of the Young Bond series, the Agent 6 author tom Rob Smith, highoctane crime writer Andrew taylor and the critic and comedian natalie Haynes to explore Flemings writing and the Bond phenomenon.
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tv time CaPsule
Which are your favourite boxed sets? Join Radio Times Editor Ben Preston and TV Editor Alison Graham as they pack their fantasy time capsule with the best television in the world. But do you agree with their choices? We want your contributions to what promises to be a rousing, fun debate.
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ww2
Join two brilliant writers talking about different aspects of WW2. Elizabeth Weins heartbreaking tale of a friendship between two women, Code Name Verity, is partly inspired by her love of flying, and Hollywood screenwriter William Osborne imagines what might have happened if Hitler had had a child in Hitlers Angel.
PEOPLE: POWER
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little maChine
Poetry Jukebox From Sappho and Shakespeare to TS Eliot and Carol Ann Duffy, acclaimed poetry band little MACHine draws on three thousand years of poetry and performs their words in song. Join us for a performance that will by turns make you fall in love with new poems, and thrill anew to some old favourites. Introduced by Guest Director Carol Ann Duffy. Programmed by Carol Ann Duffy
andrey KurKov
Join Ukrainian novelist Andrey Kurkov for a jazzy fusion of black humour, post-Soviet reality and surrealism in his one-man show. A much-loved author of fiction in Russian for both adults and children, his work has been translated and celebrated around the world. Flying in from the Ukraine for this hugely enjoyable solo event, he improvises on the piano, and discusses his life and books. An evening not to be missed!
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JunG ChanG
This year sees the 21st anniversary of the publication of Wild Swans, at once a critically acclaimed history of China; a tragic tale of nightmarish cruelty and an uplifting story of bravery and survival. In a rare interview, Jung Chang reflects on the extraordinary impact of her family memoir and discusses the role of women in China today.
JaCK straw
last Man Standing Having spent 13 years and 11 days in government, including long spells as Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw has insights aplenty to offer into the complex but always fascinating world of British politics. To mark the publication of his autobiography, Last Man Standing, he joins us to give his personal take on the last forty years in British politics.
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For the first time, BBC Radio 4 Extra, the digital station for entertaining archive speech radio presents its own stand-up comedy show to be compered by Arthur Smith. Acts include other familiar names from The Comedy Club, the stations contemporary comedy strand and some very special guests. This show will be recorded for broadcast, latecomers will not be admitted.
iain banKs
A prolific writer of both mainstream fiction and science fiction, Iain Banks came to widespread and controversial attention with the publication of his first novel, The Wasp Factory in 1984 and The Crow Road which was made into a successful BBC TV series. He joins us to discuss his diverse writing career, and his latest and widely acclaimed novel, Stonemouth, which returns us to the characters and places first explored in The Crow Road.
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miChael Palin
Brazil A veritable travellers treat is in store as Michael Palin, the UKs best loved globetrotter presents a lavishly illustrated talk about the subject of his vibrant new BBC series, and accompanying book: the pulsating land of Brazil, through which he journeyed from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro to the depths of the Amazon rainforest.
roGer moore
The London-born son of a policeman, the ever-debonair Roger Moore has enjoyed an acting career spanning seven decades. He is probably best known however for playing James Bond in seven blockbusting films of the 1970s and 80s. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bond franchise, and the publication of Bond on Bond, he joins us to discuss his life in acting, and the iconic role of 007.
benediCt CumberbatCh
Sherlock - A thoroughly Modern victorian What are the challenges of re-imagining a great Victorian classic for the modern age? The actor Benedict Cumberbatch discusses Sherlock, BBC TVs triumphant remake, and shares fascinating insights into the creative process that brought this new detective for the 21st century to our screens. Chaired by journalist and Sherlock co-star louise Brealey
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david suChet
As he starts filming the final Poirot series, the much-loved English actor joins us to reflect on his 43 -year- long career. From humble beginnings as a spear-carrier at the RSC, to playing Agatha Christies suave Belgian super-sleuth and providing a voice for Aslan the Lion, he joins Christopher Cook to reflect on the joys of acting and why he has never been out of work.
J K rowlinG
Were delighted to welcome J K Rowling back to the Festival to discuss her first novel for adults. Pagford is apparently an English idyll - but what lies behind the pretty faade is a town at war. In The Casual Vacancy J K Rowling has written a big novel about a small town, as a parish council election becomes fraught with passion, duplicity and unexpected revelations. A storyteller like no other, she joins James Runcie for a rare appearance to discuss her writing. J K Rowling will be signing copies of The Casual Vacancy after the event. In order to allow as many audience members as possible to have their book signed, it will be limited to one copy only and no dedications.
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the listeninG ProJeCt
Set your phone to silent, switch off your screen and blank out the chatter of everyday life. Immerse yourself in the art of listening. Fi Glover introduces the project that brings together BBC Radio 4 and the British Library and that is now capturing the nation in conversation and creating an audio bank of personal stories for future generations.
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INTRODUCING THE CLASSICS
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barry Cryer
Over lunch held in the delightful surroundings of the Art Deco Daffodil Restaurant, we are delighted to be joined by the inimitable Barry Cryer, one of Britains truly great comedy writers and performers, to celebrate his long career on stage, radio and television.
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Childbirth
Mark lawson, Brooke Magnanti Henry Marsh, Sue Matthias & Ruth Padel With the current popularity of Call the Midwife and One Born Every Minute, childbirth remains a source of constant fascination - and is explored powerfully in fiction from Anna Karenina and Tristram Shandy to Frankenstein and The Handmaids Tale. In this fascinating event our panel made up of the 2012 Wellcome Trust Book Prize judges authors Brooke Magnanti and Ruth Padel, journalist Sue Matthias and neurosurgeon Henry Marsh join Mark lawson to discuss births in literature and the impact of these scenes from a literary, historical and scientific viewpoint each discussing their most memorable choices.
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robert Peston
The hugely popular BBC Business Editor, Robert Peston has been our clear-headed guide through the economic upheavals of the last five years: the markets mayhem of 2007, the crash of 2008 and todays eurozone crisis. He joins us here to explain how boom turned to bust and how we might build a more stable economy, as outlined in his new book, How do We Fix this Mess?
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MEET THE RADIO TIMES THE BIG READ
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sun 7 oCt
Great british baKe off: afternoon tea
Join judge Paul Hollywood, finalist Miranda Gore Browne and 2011 winner Edd Kimber, from the BBCs phenomenally successful - and utterly scrumptious - show, The Great British Bake-O for a delicious afternoon tea baked from their mouthwatering recipes.
neil oliver
vikings The popular historian and presenter sheds light on an empire which stretched from America to Baghdad in his new book Vikings. He joins us to plot the previously uncharted journey of this extraordinary people, drawing on the latest surprising discoveries.
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THE BIG READ PEOPLE: POWER BBC RADIO 4 EXTRA
evening
PolitiCs in foCus: Part two
Peter Hennessy & Guests In this special event, Guest Director Peter Hennessy is joined by eminent left-of-centre politicians and thinkers to discuss the current political and economic climate. Focusing on the ups and downs of the coalition government and the economic challenges Britain faces, they debate where as a nation we are headed and offer their own prescriptions for moving forward. Programmed by Peter Hennessy
James bond dr no
Alyson Rudds Book Club The Times writer Alyson Rudd brings her popular readers Book Club to Cheltenham as she delves between the pages of our Big Read title Dr No, and prompts audience discussion of Flemings writing and his characters, including the ever-suave James Bond and the sinister eponymous villain.
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Gavin esler
lessons from the top Broadcaster and Newsnight presenter, Gavin Esler has learnt a lot about what it takes to be a leader after thirty years spent interviewing world figures in business, culture, the military and even terrorism. To mark the publication of Lessons From the Top, he presents a fascinating firsthand view of those who achieve power and their leadership stories.
women of downton
Following our sell-out event last year, we celebrate the return of Downton to our screens with a closer look at the remarkable female characters in the series, both above and below stairs. The author Jessica Fellowes, the actors Elizabeth McGovern (Cora Crawley) and Phyllis logan (Elsie Hughes), costume designer Caroline McCall and series producer liz trubridge share the behind-the-scenes secrets of this critically acclaimed drama. Chaired by BBC Radio 4 broadcaster Kirsty lang.
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erotiCa: fifty shades of blue
Brooke Magnanti, Bel Mooney Ruth Padel & Bidisha Fifty Shades of Grey has brought erotica for women into the spotlight and its now at the heart of a publishing boom - but of course from Sappho to Nancy Friday and the Story of O to Jilly Cooper, female erotica has been around for centuries if not millennia. Join Brooke Magnanti, author of the Belle de Jour books and The Sex Myth, poet Ruth Padel, author Bel Mooney and journalist Bidisha as they discuss the Fifty Shades phenomenon and each choose their own favourite erotica. Which pieces of erotic fiction do our panel rate and which do they hate?
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Jenny aGutter
From her discovery by Walt Disney at the age of 11, Jenny Agutters remarkable career has spanned four decades, both on stage and on television and in classic films such as The Railway Children and the mesmerising Walkabout. Now back on our screens in the hit BBC series Call the Midwife, the much loved actor joins us to discuss her life and work.
tC boyle
The novels and short stories of awardwinning American writer tC Boyle have been acclaimed for their sharp portrayals of the Baby Boomer generation. His latest novel, San Miguel however, is a period piece, set both in 1888 and 1930, on the western most of Californias Channel Islands. He joins us to talk about his life and work, and this new story of hard lives pitched against the elements.
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ruPert everett
Actor, writer and razor-sharp observer of the celebrity circus, Rupert Everett has led a glamorous and eventful life. To mark the publication of Vanished Years, his second volume of memoirs, he joins us in conversation to discuss his brilliant career, his pilgrimage to Lourdes with his father; his fascination with Oscar Wilde and much more.
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NOO SARO-WIWA & CHIBUNDU ONUZO L101 2 - 3PM FREE THE GOLDFISH CLUB L102 2 - 3PM 7
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HOME
bridGe masterClass
In a first for the Festival, we welcome Britains foremost bridge tutor Bernard Magee for two bridge masterclasses in the beautiful surroundings of our Speigeltent. These classes are for experienced players who want to brush up their tactics and gain a deeper knowledge of the game. Masterclass 1: Hand Evaluation Lt05 Masterclass 2: Penalty Doubles Lt06
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saul david
All the Kings Men From the Restoration in 1660 to Napoleons downfall in 1815, Britain won a series of major wars against France which helped lay the foundations of a global empire. In this richly illustrated talk, historian Saul David, author of All the Kings Men tells the story of the British army, this extraordinary century and a half of martial success, and the people who made it possible.
HISTORY
TRAVEL
simon Garfield
On the Map From the awe-inspiring medieval Mappa Mundi to the satellite renderings on our smart phones, maps relate and realign our history. In this captivating illustrated talk, Simon Garfield, author of the bestselling Just My Type turns his inquisitive gaze to the intrigues of cartography, and plots every aspect of maps: from how to fold them, to the strangest examples on the internet; a subject he also charts in his new book, On the Map.
love 12-2pm
REGENCY
Annalena McAfee, Bel Mooney Ruth Padel & Alex Preston From Romeo and Juliet and Pride and Prejudice, to E M Forsters Maurice and Lady Chatterleys Lover, love has always been at the beating heart of some of the worlds greatest novels. We bring together novelistsAnnalena McAfee, Bel Mooney and Alex Preston with poet Ruth Padel to discuss love, lust and relationships in literature and choose pieces from classic fiction that have made a profound impact on their lives, on and off the page. Tweet your favourite literary lovers to @cheltfestivals #cheltlitfest and have them discussed in the event.
Pd James
Death Comes to Pemberley In Death Comes to Pemberley, PD James, the doyenne of modern British crime writing crafts a follow-up to Pride and Prejudice and introduces a detective story into the world of Jane Austen, a writer whose work she has long admired. She joins us in conversation to explain how she achieved this intriguing blend of genres and gives her unique perspective on the language and novels of Jane Austen.
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James bond - dr no
the Big Read Book Group Suave, seductive, sophisticated, has a licence to kill and likes his drinks shaken, not stirred - it can only be Bond, James Bond. Join us as we venture in the world of the MI6 agent, following him to Jamaica in this Festival Book Group with local author Jane Bailey discussing this years Big Read, Ian Flemings Dr No.
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esther rantZen
Best known for presenting long-running BBC series Thats Life! and for founding the charity, ChildLine, Esther Rantzen also stood for Parliament at the last election. To mark the publication of her memoir about the charity, Running Out of Tears, she joins us to look back on a life and career packed with incident and campaigns for good causes.
PrintmaKinG worKshoP
Learn how to use simple print making techniques to create your own beautiful illustrations. Try creating single colour images and layering prints and colour to create more complex designs. Julie Roberts shows you how in this session where youll have the chance to experiment, but also come up with more polished prints.
miChael winner
Over the course of his long career as film director and food critic of renown, Michael Winner has worked with a glittering host of stars from stage and screen, and often dined with them too. With his customary candour, he regales us with riveting anecdotes and stories from his book Tales I Never Told, garnered from a lifetime in showbusiness.
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orlando fiGes
Just Send Me Word: A true Story of love & Survival in the Gulag Lev and Sveta were young lovers from Moscow, separated for ten years after the Soviet state sent Lev to the Gulag on a ludicrous charge. Their detailed correspondence from that time survives and gives a remarkable and agonising eye-witness account of life in Stalins Soviet Union. Historian Orlando Figes tells their compelling story; as recounted in his book Just Send Me Word.
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In recognition of the Leonora Society
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will Greenwood
On Rugby Former England and Lions centre Will Greenwood, one of his countrys highestever try scorers, is now bringing his players insights to his work as a rugby pundit. To mark the publication of his book Will Greenwood on Rugby, he joins us in conversation for an entertaining look back at his 20 years in the game.
lovesonG
Abi Morgan and Scott Graham Exclusively for Members and Patrons Meet the writer and the director of this exquisite piece of theatre in this exclusive event at the luxury Cineworld Screening Rooms. Lovesong intertwines a couple in their 20s with the same man and woman a lifetime later. Their past and present selves collide in this haunting and beautiful tale of togetherness. Both Abi Morgan and Scott Graham will be attending this very special screening and answering your questions.
artist vs artisan
Ian Hankey, Rungwe Kingdon & Michael Petry Can an artist claim that an object is a work of art if it has been made for them by someone else? And what is the difference between a work of art and a work of craft? Artist, author and curator Michael Petry debates these and other questions with glassblower and artisan Ian Hankey and sculptor Rungwe Kingdon, responsible for casting pieces by Anthony Gormley, Damien Hirst and Eduardo Paolozzi.
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SEVEN AGES OF MAN PEOPLE: POWER
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STUDIO, STAGE & SCREEN
the soldier
Bidisha, Janine di Giovanni tom Holland & Allan Mallinson From Flashman and Thomas Hardys Sergeant Troy to All Quiet on the Western Front, The Cruel Sea and Catch-22, fictions relationship with the military is an often ambivalent but always fascinating one. Join military novelists, tom Holland and Allan Mallinson, war correspondent Janine di Giovanni and author Bidisha, as they choose a favourite novel and discuss the role of the soldier in classic and contemporary fiction. Tweet your favourite literary soldiers to @cheltfestivals #cheltlitfest and have them discussed in the event.
abi morGan
From Brick lane to the Iron lady The credits of Abi Morgan are like a roll call for quality drama The Hour, Birdsong and The Iron Lady to name just a few. Here the acclaimed writer joins us for a revealing interview about power, scripting sex scenes, meeting deadlines, and how a terrible actress became a terrific screenwriter.
forGiveness
Marian Partington Lucy Partington was murdered by Fred West, and her remains were discovered 24 years after her unexplained disappearance. In her book If You Sit Very Still Lucys elder sister Marian Partington talks movingly of her extraordinary journey to forgiveness, charting her own inspiring narrative of healing - guided by powerful dreams and her strong Quaker faith. Forgiveness is very much about freeing oneself, she explains. Chaired by Marina Cantacuzino of the Forgiveness Project in Bristol.
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elif shafaK
Honour The author of The Bastard of Istanbul and The Forty Rules of Love is a writer of spirit, confidence and charm. Her moving new novel Honour is an extraordinary account of family connection and heartbreak. She joins former Festival Artistic Director Richard Cohen to discuss her work and why she is driven to explore the darkest aspects of faith and love.
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stePhen K amos
I used to Say My Mother Was Shirley Bassey As a guest on panel show Mock the Week, comedian and writer Stephen K Amos is well known for captivating audiences with his humour. In a revealing interview, Stephen shares his more personal experiences - and the material it has provided - growing up with a Nigerian family in inner city London.
PatriCia hodGe
The serious actress, well known for playing upper class ice maidens is rapidly approaching national treasure status as the embarrassing mum in the hilarious BBC TV series Miranda. Here she explores her life on screen and on stage, from working with knighted directors such as Trevor Nunn to starring alongside Miranda Hart. Such fun!
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Join Sky Arts for Mariella Frostrups Book Show on the 6th & 7th October. Be part of these unique live recordings featuring a wealth of talent from Cheltenham this year.
Sky Arts returns to Cheltenham offering you daily live music, entertainment as well as a chance to learn something new by taking part in a variety of workshops such as drawing or even a dance class. All activities are free, whether you participate or just sit back and enjoy. Advance booking is not necessary. Come along and be inspired.
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HOME
viCtoria GlendinninG
Sir Stamford Raes & Singapore Founder of both Singapore and London Zoo, the charismatic Thomas Stamford Raes was an adventurer, disobedient employee of the East India Company, utopian imperialist and linguist, who carved a brief but extraordinary life for himself in South East Asia. victoria Glendinning, author of the first biography of Raes for over forty years, reflects on his eventful life and legacy in a fascinating illustrated talk.
Kenneth baKer
George Iv & the Golden Age of Satire As well as creating some of the best-loved comic images of the late 18th century, caricaturists such as Hogarth, Gilray, Rowlandson and Cruikshank also provided a crucial comic safety-valve, enabling us to laugh at our rulers at a time when other European countries were executing theirs. In this beautifully illustrated talk, Kenneth Baker brings George IV to life through the eyes of the satirists, and explores the fascinating role these artists had to play.
Events with Character: Enjoy a delicious sample of Taylors of Harrogate coee after the event
12-2pm
MILITARY HISTORY
Paddy ashdown
the Cockleshell Heroes Operation Frankton was launched by Mountbattens Combined Operations in 1942 to paddle canoes into Bordeaux harbour and sink the enemy ships at anchor. In this richly illustrated talk, Paddy Ashdown, himself a former Special Boat Service Commander tells the story of that perilous mission, the subject of his new book, A Brilliant Little Operation: The Cockleshell Heroes.
a GlimPse of emPire
Jessica Douglas-Home Painter and writer Jessica Douglas-Home has based A Glimpse of Empire, her third book, on the diaries of her grandmother. Its the story of a young Anglo-Irish beautys visit to Delhi for the 1911 Royal Durbar, where King George V is to be proclaimed Emperor. She tells us more in an enthralling talk, illustrated with her grandmothers own photographs.
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FICTION
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BEHIND THE SCENES PHILOSOPHY
bosnia - 20 years on
Paddy Ashdown, Martin Bell & Janine di Giovanni Twenty years after the devastating war in the former Yugoslavia, we bring together a distinguished panel to reflect on the conflict and its legacy. Paddy Ashdown, former High Commissioner for Bosnia is joined by Martin Bell author of In Harms Way: Bosnia: A War Reporters Story and the award-winning war correspondent and author, Janine di Giovanni.
Events with Character: Enjoy a delicious sample of Taylors of Harrogate coee before the event
Walking Home In the summer of 2010, the renowned poet Simon Armitage walked home penniless to Yorkshire along the Pennine Way, earning his living as a modern troubadour by giving readings in each stop along the way. He gives us an engaging and humorous account of this taxing, revealing and very northern English journey, the subject of his book, Walking Home.
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MILITARY HISTORY
PrePosterous ereCtions
A History of English towers Eighteenth-century eye-catchers, nineteenth-century ego-boosters, twentieth-century communicators, towers continually rise up into our collective consciousness. In this richly illustrated talk, Peter Ashley, author of the splendidly-titled, Preposterous Erections tells the enchanting stories of uniquely fascinating towers from all over England - from the parkland Brizlee Tower in Northumberland to the coastal Doyden Castle in Cornwall and Gloucestershires Tyndale Monument and Broadway Tower.
Emma Bridgewater, Mark Hill & Kevin Millward Fancy a cuppa? Contemporary designers and pottery experts Emma Bridgewater, Mark Hill and Kevin Millward take an enthralling look at how the humble tea cup has helped brew some beautiful and original ceramic designs; and consider some iconic pieces and designers along the way.
fiona reynolds
the national trust - For Ever, For Everyone In the year the National Trust celebrates the life and work of one of its founders, Octavia Hill, Director-General Fiona Reynolds reflects on the charitys evolving role, its place in the national fabric today, and the challenges and opportunities that face it in the future.
raymond tallis
In Defence of Wonder In this fascinating talk based on his book, In Defence of Wonder and Other Philosophical Reflections, philosopher, polymath and all-round intellectual heavyweight, Raymond tallis tackles some meaty topics - memory, time, language, truth, fiction, consciousness with his characteristic verve, insight and wit. Debunking commonplace truths and exposing woolly thinking, he gets to the heart of philosophical matters and challenges us to see, and wonder, in different ways.
PEOPLE: POWER
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PATHWAYS
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understandinG islam
verses from the Quran In a unique meeting of minds, we bring together Shaykh Ahmad Saad al-Azhari, Imam at Londons Palmers Green Mosque and Director of the Ihsan Institute, the theologian Mona Siddiqui, and Muslim journalist and commentator AbdulRehman Malik to recite, translate and comment upon key verses from the Quran. Our distinguished panel will welcome comments and questions from the audience.
Clare baldinG
Popular BBC sports presenter Clare Balding grew up on the Hampshire Downs. Her father was a champion race horse trainer, the Queen was a regular breakfast guest, and she shared her life with more than 100 horses, and a pack of boxers and lurchers. In this delightful event, she looks back on a memorable childhood, as described in her appropriately-titled memoir, My Animals and Other Family.
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JeZ butterworth
HISTORY
The award-winning playwright, author of the stunning Parlour Song and the West End and Broadway hit Jerusalem starring Mark Rylance, joins us in conversation. He reflects on the writing process, and being back home at the Royal Court Theatre with his bewitching new play River.
Kate summersCale
Mrs Robinsons Disgrace Gripping true crime mystery, The Suspicions of Mr Whicher was a huge bestseller and was later adapted for television. For her new book Mrs Robinsons Disgrace, Kate Summerscale has chosen to unravel a rather different mystery. She joins us to tell the compelling and tragic story of Isabella Robinson, an unhappily married Victorian lady, whose confidences to her private diary caused a national scandal.
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Anne de Courcy In the days of the Raj, countless young women collectively christened The Fishing Fleet - travelled out to India in the hope of finding an eligible man. From tennis tournaments to tiger shoots, Anne de Courcy, the author of a book about these eager husband-hunters, draws vividly on unpublished memoirs, letters and diaries to tell some of their enthralling stories in a fascinating talk.
Morning/early Afternoon
REGENCY HISTORY
the dandy
Ian Kelly Regency celebrity Beau Brummel, originator in effect of the Savile Row suit, created the cult of the British gent, typified by wit, style, sex, and the finest tailoring in the world. In this most stylish of events in Regency Englands most stylish city, Brummels biographer Ian Kelly brings the clothes, fashions and people of early 19th century England vividly to life with the help of lavish illustrations and some sumptuous props.
dan snow
Battle Castles Castles and their ruins still dominate the landscape; a stark reminder of a time when violence, or the threat of it, was a constant presence. In this richly illustrated talk, television historian Dan Snow gets to the heart of the bloodshed and battles of the greatest fortresses of the Middle Ages, to mark Battle Castles, his new BBC series and book on six medieval castles and their histories.
C day-lewis
Sean Day-lewis & Peter Stanford Poet Laureate C Day-Lewis was one of Britains leading poets of the 20th century. He starred in Cheltenhams very first Literature Festival in 1949 and was a master at Cheltenham College. He also had a fascinating alter-ego - crime writer Nicholas Blake - who created the unforgettable detective Nigel Strangeways. His son and biographer Sean Day-lewis and fellow biographer Peter Stanford join us to discuss C Day-Lewis extraordinary life and legacy.
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PatriCK bishoP
Wings The exploits of aviators have always gripped the public; and during the World Wars, tales of air aces dominated the propaganda of both sides, capturing hearts and dreams in the process. In this compelling talk, acclaimed military historian Patrick Bishop; the author of Wings: One Hundred Years of British Aerial Warfare, captures their allure, and their heroic achievements.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS THE EUROPEAN LECTURE HOME
wed 10 oCt
antony beevor
the Second World War Using the most up-to-date scholarship and research, and writing with clarity and compassion, Antony Beevors new book, The Second World War is a gripping narrative that extends from the North Atlantic to the South Pacific, from the snowbound steppe to the North African Desert and the Burmese jungle. He explores the story of World War Two with a particular focus on Europe and drawing on new material in this keynote Cheltenham event.
GoinG Global
Why the World loves to Buy British From Top Shop to Mulberry, from Burberry to Barbour, British brands are an on-going global success story. We are joined by the designer Wayne Hemingway, the style commentator Peter york and Sky News Business Presenter Dharshini David to discuss the enduring appeal of the best of British.
wartime farm
Peter Ginn & Alex langlands Following the success of Victorian Farm and Edwardian Farm, popular TV archaeologists Alex langlands and Peter Ginn return to treat us to an absorbing and nostalgic illustrated talk about Wartime Farm, their new BBC TV series and accompanying book which promises to give us some vivid insights into domestic and farming life during the Second World War.
Julian Baggini, Anthony Giddens David Goodhart & tariq Modood Over recent decades we have become more aware of the importance of cultural, religious and social identities and also more concerned about their capacity to divide nations. Can too much respect for difference and diversity lead to conflict and the break up of society? How should an inclusive, democratic society deal with a plurality of traditions and values? Programmed by Julian Baggini
POETRY
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PhilosoPhy Caf
What Do We Believe? Where can our shared values come from? In a post-ideological world of religious diversity, where can we find the ideals and values that are universal and robust enough to guide us into the future? Join Philosopher-in-Residence Julian Baggini to debate the issues and have your say in our new Philosophy Caf. Programmed by Julian Baggini
andrew marr
A new History of the World Andrew Marr, author of two bestselling histories of Great Britain now turns his attention to the world. In his new book and BBC TV series A New History of the World, he takes readers from the Mayans to Mongolia, from the kingdom of Benin to the court of the kings of Poland. Looking at the Americas, Africa and Asia, as well as Europe, he gives a fascinating illustrated talk as he reveals the surprising parallels and fascinating connections in our global history.
adam hart-davis
Great Engineers From the men who built the Great Pyramid in Egypt to the frontiers of space travel and the computer scientists of today, the pioneering minds of engineers have shaped our history. In this richly illustrated talk based on his book Engineers, Adam Hart-Davis celebrates some of the greats in the field, and the stamp they have left on our world.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
hilary devey
Bold as Brass The entrepreneur and Dragons Den sensations candid and powerful memoir Bold as Brass reveals the full story of her turbulent life, how she built her 100 million company, Pall-Ex, and how she never gave up even when she was so broke she couldnt afford to cook a Christmas dinner. Witty, warm and humorous she joins us in conversation with The Times columnist Deborah Ross.
Pam ayres
Since she first came to public attention on TV talent show Opportunity Knocks in 1975, much-loved poet and broadcaster, Pam Ayres has been delighting audiences worldwide with her own unique brand of humorous verse. She joins us to discuss her life and writings, and her roundly entertaining memoir, The Necessary Aptitude.
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COMPASS POINTS
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8-10pm aa Gill
the Golden Door: letters to America Author, food writer and critic AA Gill, joins us to talk about his life and writing; in particular his years in the US in the 1970s which were among the happiest of his life. In his new book, The Golden Door: Letters to America, he scrutinises afresh our view of America and Americans, and reveals some of the qualities he finds admirable about the country and its citizens.
REGENCY
india exPress
Edna Fernandes, Patrick French & Sunil Khilnani India is at an extraordinary turning point - widely predicted to become one of the economic powerhouses of the 21st century. As well as exploring Indias turbulent 20th century, our panel of India experts, Edna Fernandes author of Holy Warriors, Sunil Khilnani author of The Idea of India, from Kings College London and India: A Portrait author Patrick French debate how long this economic growth will continue and explore what the future holds for the worlds largest democracy. Chaired by Dharshini David.
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niGella lawson
nigellissima The relaxed and unpretentious approach to food of renowned broadcaster and cook nigella lawson has won her many fans. She returns to our screens this autumn with a new series - and accompanying recipe book - Nigellissima, which celebrates the simple and straightforward qualities at the heart of Italian cooking. Nigella joins us in conversation to talk pasta, and other culinary matters.
James wonG
Homegrown Revolution As an alternative to the humble spud and carrot, why not consider the edible hips of the fuchsia? James Wong, presenter of the hugely popular BBC TV series Grow Your Own Drugs, and now the author of a new book called Homegrown Revolution, suggests some more unusual fruit and vegetables for us to grow and eat.
HISTORY
Jenny uGlow
Sarah losh: Forgotten Romantic Heroine Born into a radical Cumbrian family, friendly with Wordsworth and Coleridge, and heiress to a great fortune, Sarah Losh was a visionary Romantic architect and antiquarian. Award-winning writer Jenny uglow, the author of The Pinecone, a new book about Losh, joins us to discuss the life and times of this forgotten Romantic heroine, and the strange and radical church she built.
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marK haddon
Swimming & Flying Best known as the author of much-loved and award-winning novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, writer Mark Haddon is also a talented illustrator and screen writer. He joins us for his one-man talk Swimming and Flying.
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REGENCY
titian
Shelia Hale Titian, one of the leading figures of the Renaissance lived and worked in Venice at the apogee of the city-states power and influence and is now the subject of a major new exhibition at the National Gallery. In this lavishly illustrated talk, Sheila Hale, author of the first biography of the artist for over a hundred years, captures both Titians genius, and the extraordinary times in which he lived.
luCy worsley
George Iv: the Prince of Whales The Prince of Whales was fat, lazy, irresponsible and addicted to laudanum. And yet at the same time he was one of the greatest patrons of art Britain has ever known. Examining the lurid life, the misfortunes and the achievements of the Prince Regent, later George IV, lucy Worsley, Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, tells some of the stories from her recent BBC TV series Elegance and Decadence, The Age of the Regency in an illustrated talk.
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POETRY
Keats
nicholas Roe The popular perception of the Romantic poet John Keats is of a spiritual consumptive rarefied by suffering. In this richly illustrated talk, nicholas Roe, author of a landmark new biography of Keats, replaces this myth with a portrait of a harddrinking, highly sexual man, addicted to snuff and cigars, and driven by ambition.
John mCCarthy
you Cant Hide the Sun Writer and broadcaster John McCarthy recently made his first trip back to Israel and Palestine since his five year incarceration in the Middle East during the 1980s. He joins us to talk about his new book, You Cant Hide the Sun, reflecting both on his travels, and the endless saga of conflict which makes up the history of the Holy Land.
HOME
PHILOSOPHY
simon barnes
Birdwatching With your Eyes Closed Tuning into birdsong is a way of hearing the soundtrack of Planet Earth. So believes Simon Barnes, The Times columnist and dedicated birdwatcher. In this tuneful event, he provides some delightful insights into the art and science of birdsong and teaches us to recognise different species by ear by playing recordings on stage and discussing his book,Birdwatching With Your Eyes Closed.
adam niColson
Gentry Honesty, affability, courtesy, liberality. Those very English virtues derive directly from gentry life over the past five hundred years, believes Adam nicolson, author of The Gentry. He tells us the absorbing stories of fourteen families spanning the period from 1400 to the present day, and explains why such people, rooted on their land, form the backbone of the England we know today.
Afternoon
SPIEGLETENT REGENCY
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THE BIG READ
James bond dr no
Big Read Book Group Suave, seductive, sophisticated, has a licence to kill and likes his drinks shaken, not stirred - it can only be Bond, James Bond. Join us as we venture into the world of the MI6 agent, following him to Jamaica in this Festival Book Group with local author Jane Bailey discussing this years Big Read, Ian Flemings Dr No.
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PhilosoPhy Caf
technology: Friend or Foe? Some blame resource-stripping technology, from fossil-fuel extraction to nitrate fertilizer production for creating some of the gravest problems we face today. But technology is also seen as our potential way out, with clean energy, carbon capture and so on. So how should we see technology, friend or foe? Join Philosopher-in-Residence Julian Baggini to debate the issues and have your say in our new, informal Philosophy Caf. Programmed by Julian Baggini
lord Ashcroft Military historian, Conservative peer, businessman and philanthropist lord Ashcroft owns an extensive collection of British, Commonwealth and Allied medals awarded for gallantry in the air. In this richly-illustrated talk based on his new book Heroes of the Skies, he tells some of the extraordinary and moving stories of the inspirational airmen whose decorations feature in his collection.
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SEVEN AGES OF MAN
early evening
COMPASS POINTS
the oldie at 20
Paul Bailey, Richard Ingrams & Roger lewis Join Oldie stalwarts Roger lewis, author of What Am I Still Doing Here?, Oldie theatre critic and biographer Paul Bailey and the magazines founder Richard Ingrams to celebrate the joys and frustrations of growing older in the modern world, and the 20th anniversary of the self-styled Private Eye for Grown-Ups.
POETRY CAF
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PatriCK hennessey
Kandak A former officer in the Grenadier Guards, writer Patrick Hennessey returned home from operations in Afghanistan, battleworn, exhilarated, and unsure if hed ever see the like again. To mark the publication of his book, Kandak, he joins us to give a compelling account of his experiences of fighting with the Afghans, and of how he sees the future of the British army in their homeland.
COMEDY
miles JuPP
Fibber in the Heat Actor and comedian Miles Jupp, familiar to TV viewers for his roles in The Thick of It and Rev is also a cricket-obsessive. So much so that he hatched a plan to blag his way onto Englands 2011 Test tour of India and Pakistan, and wrote a hilarious book about it, Fibber in the Heat. He tells us how his fibs and the heat eventually caught up with him.
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ben foGle
the Accidental naturalist First clutched to the nations collective bosom on BBC reality show Castaway, Ben Fogle has gone on to tickle trout on Countryfile; groom llamas on Animal Park and become the face of Crufts. Not to mention ice-skate across Sweden, run barefoot in the Sahara and row across the Atlantic. He joins us for an action-packed conversation to celebrate publication of his autobiography, The Accidental Naturalist.
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MILITARY HISTORY
thurs 11 oCt
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STUDIO, STAGE & SCREEN SPIEGELTENT
stePhen manGan
With starring roles in Adrian Mole, Dirk Gently, Green Wing and Episodes, the superbly entertaining Stephen Mangan has hardly been off our screens in the last ten years. In this revealing interview he talks about his approach to acting, working with Matt le Blanc, and what it is like to play a pregnant man on stage.
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SPORT
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STORYTELLING
breton fairytales
Michael Harvey Venture into the vibrant world of Breton fairytales; a landscape rich in encounters with beauties, beasts, strange companions, bizarre marriages, and ruthless atonement. In a charm-your-socks-off performance, storyteller Michael Harvey draws on the collections of 19th century French folklorist and Breton poet, Francois-Marie Luzel, to recast and retell some grown-up tales of wonder with a disarmingly light touch.
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HOME
lifes a PitCh
Philip Delves Broughton What do a rug seller of Tangier, the king of US cable channels and a guru of the Japanese life insurance industry have in common? Business writer Philip Delves Broughton, the author of Lifes a Pitch has travelled the globe to meet the worlds best sales people. He joins us to reveal their secrets.
Kevin mCCloud
HORIZONS
nordiC noir
Don Bartlett, thomas Enger Barry Forshaw & Gunner Staalesen How can a translator replicate the spirit and atmosphere of an authors writing - especially in a crime novel? Translator Don Bartlett (Jo Nesbo, and many others) literary critic Barry Forshaw, author of Death in a Cold Climate and our Norwegian Writers-in-Residence Gunnar Staalesen and thomas Enger discuss this very special working relationship and the challenges of translating crime across borders.
the Best of Grand Designs Designer and writer Kevin McCloud is probably best known for his hugely popular Channel 4 series, Grand Designs in which he observes ordinary home developers as they try to turn their audacious dreams into reality. He joins us in conversation to look back at some of the shows highlights, as celebrated in his new book: The Best of Grand Designs.
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Sat 6th Oct
The nations favourite traveller chats about his new BBC1 Brazil series in an illustrated talk to launch his accompanying book
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Mary Beard.
Sun 7th Oct
Meet the Romans TV presenter, blogger and scholar discusses the Classics
Ben Fogle.
Thurs 11th Oct
Globetrotter and all round adventurer Ben, tells tales of his travels to coincide with his new autobiography The Accidental Naturalist
John McCarthy.
Thurs 11th Oct
Writer and broadcaster, recounts and reflects on his journey through Palestine
Steve Bloom.
Sat 13th Oct
Expert wildlife photographer shows his incredible work in the wild and shares his tips on getting the ultimate shot (family event for children 8+)
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HISTORY
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PATHWAYS
sharinG eden
Harfiyah Abdel Haleem, nathan levy & David Shreeve Authors nathan levy, David Shreeve and Harfiyah Abdel Haleem discuss Sharing Eden, their beautiful and enlightening collection of green teachings from the scriptures. Can the 160 million followers of the Abrahamic faiths turn their environmental awareness into a force to secure a better future for our planet?
Im delighted to be joined by a brilliant set of speakers on a philosophy day which Im sure will be engaging, entertaining and serious. Please join us and bring your thoughts too.
(Julian Baggini) Join Philosopher-in-Residence Julian Baggini for the Festivals very first Philosophy Day on Friday 12th October from 9.45am to 5pm. Our Philosophers Pass includes: An exclusive introduction to the day from Julian Baggini in our Literary Lounge from 9.45 to 10am with complementary tea and coffee A special reading list devised by Julian Baggini to complement the events Entrance to three specially curated events: a Philosophy Essentials session with Julian Baggini plus two keynote debates, The Power of Ideas and Power to the People Voice your views in the Philosophers Caf to round off the day Visit www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/ philosophyday for more details
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HISTORY
HISTORY
manet
Mary Anne Stevens The 19th century French artist, douard Manet was a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism. Mary Anne Stevens, curator at the Royal Academy of Arts which is staging a major new exhibition of Manets portraits next year, presents a lavishly illustrated talk on his life and work.
PHILOSOPHY
essentials of PhilosoPhy
Julian Baggini Despite being the oldest and most esteemed of intellectual disciplines, it is notoriously difficult to agree on what precisely philosophy is and why, if at all, it matters. Kick off our philosophy day with this session with Philosopher-in-Residence Julian Baggini, which will try to answer these thorny questions. Programmed by Julian Baggini
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HISTORY
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THE LAURIE LEE LECTURE ART & ARCHITECTURE
Gavin stamP
Edwin lutyens: Country Houses Edwin Lutyens was one of Britains greatest architects, known for the imaginative adaptations of traditional design in his numerous country houses. In this beautifully illustrated talk, Gavin Stamp, architectural historian, and the author of Edwin Lutyens: Country Houses is our guide to some of his most celebrated architectural designs, spanning the many phases of his acclaimed career.
robert maCfarlane
the Old Ways: A Journey on Foot In this enthralling illustrated talk about his latest series of journeys, the widelyadmired nature writer Robert Macfarlane sets off from his Cambridge home to walk the ancient tracks, drove roads, holloways and sea paths that form part of a vast network of routes criss-crossing the British landscape. In this event based on his book, The Old Ways, he recounts some of the stories which emerged from his travels.
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FESTIVAL FOCUS
JanCis robinson
Wine Grapes Editor of the Oxford Companion to Wine and adviser to the Queen on her cellar, Jancis Robinson is one of the worlds most renowned wine experts. In this enticing illustrated talk, she provides a flavour of some of the 1,375 vine varieties she describes in her authoritative new book, Wine Grapes.
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PHILOSOPHY
James bond dr no
Big Read Book Group Suave, seductive, sophisticated, has a licence to kill and likes his drinks shaken, not stirred - it can only be Bond, James Bond. Join us as we venture in the world of the MI6 agent, following him to Jamaica in this Festival Book Group with local author Jane Bailey discussing this years Big Read, Ian Flemings Dr No.
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PHILOSOPHY
PhilosoPhy Caf
How Do you live Well? What does it mean to live well? What should we be pursuing, as individuals and society, to flourish? Happiness? Wealth? Health? God? Join Philosopher-in-Residence Julian Baggini to debate the issues and have your say in our new Philosophy Caf. Programmed by Julian Baggini
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PEOPLE: POWER
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Events with Character: Enjoy a delicious sample of Taylors of Harrogate coee during the event
POETRY CAFE
We are delighted to welcome to the Poetry Caf, two acclaimed poets. Don Paterson won the Forward Prize for his most recent collection, Rain, and has recently published a new Selected Poems. Winner of the Forward Prize and the TS Eliot Prize for The Drowned Book, Sean OBrien will read from his new volume of Collected Poems.
> L245 > tHE StUDIO IMPERIaL SQUaRE > 5.15-6PM > FREE
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SIGNPOSTS
Chris beardshaw
the Spiritual Garden The award-winning garden designer has created a garden which reflects the particular theologies and aesthetics of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. This `festival garden is to be hosted at horticultural locations around the UK and internationally. Here he joins us to describe his approach to this fascinating and unusual commission.
Our lives are so often filled with superficial talk, from office chit-chat to commentaries on last nights television. How can we have conversations that inspire us to think in new ways, that stimulate our curiosity and that prompt us to say things weve never said before? Cultural thinker Roman Krznaric leads this practical workshop on the art of conversation.
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sandi toKsviG
Start your Friday evening with an enjoyable hour of conversation with the multi-talented comedian, writer and broadcaster, Sandi toksvig. An acclaimed novelist she joins us to talk about her latest - Valentine Grey - a sweeping tale of liberty, empire and injustice; set at the end of the 19th century.
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evening
SEVEN AGES OF MAN COMEDY
fri 12 oCt
alan Garner
Famous the world over for classic fantasy novels like Elidor, Alan Garner is one of our most revered writers. In a rare event, he joins us to discuss his life and writing, and his latest novel, the conclusion to a story that began fifty years ago with The Weirdstone of Brisingamen. Introduced by Erica Wagner, Literary Editor of The Times.
aGe
Joan Bakewell, Rachel Joyce & Penelope lively From King Lear and Scrooge to Kingsley Amis The Old Devils and Marquezs Love in the Time of Cholera, fiction offers us a fascinating window on changing perceptions of age. We are joined by a new voice in fiction, Rachel Joyce, author of the coming of (old) age novel The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, author, broadcaster and champion of the older generation, Joan Bakewell and Booker Prize-winning novelist Penelope lively to discuss their favourite portrayals of age and ageing in literature. Tweet your favourite literary elders to @cheltfestivals #cheltlitfest and have them discussed in the event.
dom Joly
Comedian and journalist Dom Joly rose to fame in the late 1990s as the star of the Channel 4 show Trigger Happy TV. Now forging a reputation as a global traveller who takes in more unlikely destinations, Dom Joly joins us to talk about his latest holiday, investigating monster sightings around the world which he recounts in his hilarious and fascinating new book, Scary Monsters and Supercreeps.
a braZilian odyssey
Brazil has an utterly distinctive and vibrant culture, with a rich and complex urban and rural heritage, expressing itself in a thousand different ways, from samba to capoeira, carnival to football, literature to film. Join Alvaro Comin from Kings College Londons Kings Brazil Institute, Brazilian childrens author and arts lover nara videl, Brazilian cultural campaigner Graciano Soares and writer James Woodall, author of A Simple Brazilian Song, as they explore their personal passions for Brazil, its culture and its heritage. Followed by a thrilling capoeira dance and music performance from some of the countrys leading capoeristas.
> L247 > tHE SaLON MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 6.30-7.30PM > 7 RES
HOME
COMEDY
Paul oGrady
The hugely popular broadcaster and entertainer joins us in conversation to celebrate the publication of the latest instalment of his no-holds-barred autobiography Still Standing. He recounts the uproarious adventures of his finest comic creation, the blonde bombshell Lily Savage and her mishap-filled journey to stardom.
Kirstie allsoPP
Having found us nice, well-located homes to live in, Kirstie Allsopp is now helping us to transform them with craft projects, incorporating vintage fabrics, furniture and other everyday finds. To coincide with the launch of Kirsties Vintage Home, her new Channel 4 series and accompanying book, she joins us to talk about her love affair with everything handmade.
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Morning
shaKesPeare: staGinG the world
Jonathan Bate & Dora thornton The British Museums landmark exhibition provides a new and unique insight into the emerging role of London as a world city four hundred years ago. Shakespeare experts Jonathan Bate and Dora thornton, join us to discuss their new book and tell the story of Shakespeare and the Elizabethan stage, exploring how it shaped national identity and opened a window on the wider world, from Italy to Africa and America.
leonardo da vinCi
Martin Clayton & Ross King Leonardo da Vinci has long been regarded as one of the great artists of the Renaissance, but he was also a pioneer in the understanding of human anatomy. In this richly illustrated discussion, Martin Clayton, curator of Queens Gallery exhibition, Leonardo da Vinci: Anatomist, and Ross King, historian and author of Leonardo and the Last Supper, discuss his genius from two very different angles.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
John tavener
My Faith and Me The distinguished British composer, John tavener is renowned for his sparse and hauntingly beautiful, religious works. He joins us in conversation to look back on his life and music, and explains how his faith has influenced his music.
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ive never read
Marcus Brigstocke, Sarah Churchwell larry lamb & Andy Parsons Back by popular demand after last years sell-out event, join host Marcus Brigstocke from BBC Radio 4s Ive Never Seen Star Wars, BBC 2 Review Shows Sarah Churchwell, comedian Andy Parsons and actor larry lamb in a light-hearted discussion of their reading likes and dislikes. Each panelist has been asked to take a literary leap into the unknown as they tackle an unfamiliar book or genre would they recommend the experience? Join them to find out.
sKy sessions
Join us at the Sky Sessions for a chance to sample some of the best Sky has to offer. Tap into your passions and interests with exclusive screenings, thought provoking Q&As and much more. For a list of events, please visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature
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BOOK IT!
murder mystery?
Meet three of our most compelling crime writers for young adults to find out whodunit? Dead Time is the first in The Murder Notebooks series by Anne Cassidy, award-winning author of Looking for JJ. Street Duty: Knock Down by BAFTA-winning screenwriter Chris Ould brings the very real world of the police force to life. Gregg Olsen is one of Americas favourite crime writers and explores the dark underbelly of society in the Betrayal, his latest Empty Coffin novel for teens.
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PATHWAYS
betJemans ChurChes
Robert Hardy, Candida lycett Green & Richard Surman Although most famous for his poetry, Sir John Betjemans great passion was churches. We join author and photographer Richard Surman who has updated Betjemans Best British Churches and Sir Johns daughter, the architectural historian Candida lycett Green, author of Unwrecked England, to share memories of her much-missed father. With evocative readings from John Betjemans poetry and prose by acclaimed actor Robert Hardy.
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THE BIG READ
James bond dr no
the Big Reading Join us for these free live readings from Ian Flemings gripping and atmospheric thriller Dr No. Each reading is narrated either by our suave hero, James Bond, or the eponymous sinister villain, hell-bent on world domination. Who will you encounter?
when i die
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Gail Rebuck & Keith Blackmore Before his early death from cancer, the former Labour party strategist Philip Gould wrote an extraordinary, unflinching account of his `lessons from the death zone. Keith Blackmore, who edited this inspiring book, and Philips widow, Gail Rebuck look back together on his life and his courageous leaving of it. Chaired by Erica Wagner.
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Late Afternoon
POETRY BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
sat 13 oCt
PEOPLE: POWER
ChristoPher meyer
networks of Power The former ambassador discusses his Sky Atlantic series in which he reveals the often surprising truth about who really holds power and influence in six key cities across the globe. From London to Los Angeles, from Mumbai to Moscow, he digs beneath the public perception of power asking: Who are the people that count, and how are they connected?
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terry PratChett
Join terry Pratchett author of the bestselling Discworld series as he introduces his new novel, Dodger, a tale of skulduggery and dark deeds, set in Dickensian London. Terry will be in conversation with Rob Wilkins.
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BOOK IT!
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6-8pm sKy sessions
Join us at the Sky Sessions for a chance to sample some of the best Sky has to offer. Tap into your passions and interests with exclusive screenings, thought provoking Q&As and much more. For a list of events, please visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature
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STUDIO, STAGE & SCREEN LABORATORY: WORLD OF SURGERY
feliCity Kendal
In 2012, Felicity Kendal returned to India, where her parents once ran Shakespeareana, an eccentric touring theatre company. In this fascinating interview she discusses her life and some of her greatest roles on stage and screen. She looks back on her emotional journey and shares the story of how Englands national dramatist became an iconic figure in a land far removed from the country of his birth.
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THE PROSPECT DEBATE SPIEGELTENT SCIENCE AT LITERATURE
silent witnesses
Stuart Hamilton, Ian Rankin & Kathy Reichs The science and the art of murder come together in this fascinating discussion. The bestselling exponent of taut and compelling Scottish noir Ian Rankin, forensic anthropologist and author Kathy Reichs, and forensic pathologist Stuart Hamilton Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists, join us to discuss the true relationship between writing about murder and getting the science right.
> Lt20 > SPIEGELtENt MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 7-9PM > 15 INCLUDES ONE COCKtaIL
PHILOSOPHY
> L283 > tHE SaLON MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 6.30-7.30 PM > 7 RES
SCIENCE AT LITERATURE
ben miller
Its not Rocket Science Comedian Ben Miller was studying for a PhD in Novel Quantum Effects in QuasiZero-Dimensional Electron Systems when he left to pursue a career making people laugh. Now he is aiming to combine the two by bringing us this dynamic talk on the ten most spectacular things in science that everyone needs to know; as chosen for his book, Its Not Rocket Science.
> L348 HOtEL DU VIN > 7.30-9.30 PM > 25 INCLUDES 2-COURSE MEaL
Late evening
8-10pm
LABORATORY: WORLD OF SURGERY COMEDY
sat 13 oCt
marCus briGstoCKe
the Brig Society Marcus brings his hotly anticipated new show The Brig Society to Cheltenham, which sees him restructuring every aspect of life in Britain today through the medium of jokes! See the show WIN a free hospital or school! Second prize: a major High Street bank!
ian ranKin
Since the publication of his first Rebus novel in 1987, Ian Rankin has become one of our bestselling and best-loved crime writers. Talking about latest creation Malcolm Fox and the highly anticipated return of John Rebus, he provides a sneak preview of his new novel Standing in Another Mans Grave, published in November.
under my sKin
This highly innovative evening performance uses dance, poetry and story to capture how the fascinating yet intimidating world of surgery can affect us all and explore the contradictory emotions that surgery can arouse. The event concludes with a discussion chaired by BBC Radios Quentin Cooper.
> L289 > PaRaBOLa aRtS CENtRE > 8-10.30 PM > 6 > L350 > EVENt SERIES 15
> L291 > tOWN HaLL IMPERIaL SQUaRE > 8.30-11PM > 12 INCLUDES INtERVaL
Jeremy vine
SEVEN AGES OF MAN
Its All news to Me To mark the publication of his autobiography Its All News to Me, popular TV & radio presenter Jeremy vine joins us to look back in candour on his 25 years at the BBC, including his first day at the office on Black Monday; his days as an Africa correspondent; and the thrills and spills of presenting a daily radio show.
mid-life Crisis!
POETRY
Sarah Churchwell, Cressida Connolly & larry lamb From Jane Eyre, Madame Bovary and Mrs Dalloway to Martin Amis The Information and Nick Hornbys High Fidelity, its only too clear that the midlife crisis is not a modern phenomenon. Join our panel, authors Cressida Connolly and Sarah Churchwell and actor larry lamb to discuss their favourite fictional midlife crises (and what we can learn from them!). Tweet your favourite fictional midlife crises @cheltfestivals #cheltlitfest to have them discussed in the event.
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> L292 > tHE SaLON MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 8.45-10PM > 7 RES
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HOW TO MAKE A MUSICAL L303 12 - 1PM 8 MONTPELLIER GARDENS AC GRAYLING L299 10 - 11aM 7 RES IAN MCEWAN L304 12 - 1PM 9 RES THE EARLY EDITION WITH MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE Lt21 11aM - 12.30PM 10 RES READY TO READ AND WRITE L300 10 - 11aM FREE
FINDING PEACE IN LIBYA L308 2 - 3PM 7 DAVID WALLIAMS L309 2 - 3PM 10 RES
BEHIND THE SCENES AT TODAY L351 10 - 11.15aM FREE PARABOLA ARTS CENTRE
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3PM 4PM JULIA BRADBURY L316 4 - 5PM 8 JEREMY BOWEN L313 4 - 5PM 9 5PM 6PM DARCEY BUSSELL L320 6 - 7PM 8 TONY ROBINSON L310 6 - 7PM 8 7PM 8PM 9PM TWENTY TWELVE L325 8 - 9PM 9 ANTON DU BEKE L327 8 - 9PM 8 JANET SUZMAN L298 8 - 9PM 8 JULIAN BAGGINI, MARCUS CHOWN & AC GRAYLING L317 4 - 5PM 6 DAVID MITCHELL L314 4 - 5PM 10 RES STEVEN PINKER & AC GRAYLING L322 6 - 7PM 8 TOM HOLLANDER L323 6 - 7PM 9 RES THE GEEK MANIFESTO L335 8 - 9PM 7 JOHN SIMM L329 8 - 9PM 12 RES 10PM
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SKY SESSIONS L319 5 - 6PM 3 THE BIG READING L312 3 - 3.30PM FREE FROM A CRISIS TO A DRAMA L315 4 - 5PM 7 RES SOUTH AFRICA, TRUTH & FICTION L324 6 - 7PM FREE THE MODERN FAMILY L336 6 - 7PM 7 3PM 4PM 5PM 6PM 7PM 8PM 9PM 10PM
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Morning
aC GraylinG
In a captivating talk, renowned philosopher and writer AC Grayling makes a welcome return to the Festival stage to discuss the work of pre-eminent thinkers - notably Aristotle, Descartes, Nietzsche and Russell - and examines the reasons behind their lasting impact on the history of philosophy.
Jonathan dimbleby
El Alamein The true significance of the British victory at the Battle of El Alamein in 1942 remains unrecognised. Or so believes the respected writer, broadcaster and film-maker Jonathan Dimbleby. In this fascinating talk, he gives a dramatic new account of the tide-turning battle; the subject of his book, Destiny in the Desert: The Story Behind El Alamein.
> L299 > tHE FORUM MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 10-11aM > 7 RES
> L300 > tHE LItERaRY LOUNGE MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 10-11aM > FREE aDVaNCED BOOKING REQUIRED
SPIEGELTENT
BBC RADIO 4
CeZanne
Alex Danchev Today we consider Czanne one of the monumental figures of art, but in his lifetime he was an outsider, both to society and to the art world. In this lavishly illustrated talk, Alex Danchev, author of the first biography of the artist for over twenty five years, considers the legacy of a tormented man, whose work was ahead of its time.
> Lt21 > SPIEGELtENt MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 11aM-12.30PM > 10 RES
> L351 > tHE SaLON MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 10-11.15 aM > FREE aDVaNCE BOOKING REQUIRED
Events with Character: Enjoy a delicious sample of Taylors of Harrogate coee during the event
BOOK IT!
> LB78 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 12+ > 11.30aM-12.30PM > 5
early Afternoon
12-2pm
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
sun 14 oCt
2-4pm ian mCewan
From The Cement Garden in 1978 to Solar in 2010, Ian McEwan has long been regarded as one of our foremost novelists. He joins us to discuss his life and writing career, along with his latest novel, Sweet Tooth; a tale of espionage, set in Cambridge in the 1970s.
HOME
Giles Coren
How to Eat Out The Times columnist and TV presenter, Giles Coren, is also well-known for being an award-winning restaurant critic, though he claims it has taken him a very long time to learn how to eat out. In conversation with Erica Wagner, The Times Literary Editor, he looks back on a life lived mostly in restaurants, and discusses his latest book, appropriately entitled: How to Eat Out.
> L304 > tHE FORUM MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 12-1PM > 9 RES
> L306 > tHE SaLON MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 2-3PM > 7 RES
vinCe Cable
Away from his hectic role in government, vince Cable is a bibliophile and, as he cheerfully confesses, a romantic. In this personal interview, he discusses his life, his work and talks about the books that have shaped his life. What books would he pass on to future generations of readers?
> L305 > tHE SaLON MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 12-1PM > 6 RES > L350 > EVENt SERIES 15.00
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sun 14 oCt
4-6pm riChard ford
Pulitzer-Prize winning US writer Richard Ford joins us to discuss Canada, his first novel for six years. A tragedy in three acts, it questions the fine line between the normal and the extraordinary, and the moments that haunt our settled view of the world.
Afternoon
sKy sessions
Join us at the Sky Sessions for a chance to sample some of the best Sky has to offer. Tap into your passions and interests with exclusive screenings, thought provoking Q&As and much more. For a list of events, please visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature
Jeremy bowen
the Arab Spring Last years so-called Arab Spring marked a major turning point in the history of the Arab region. Jeremy Bowen, the BBCs long-serving Middle East Editor was on the ground during the revolutionary protests, and shares his experience in a new book, Unfinished Revolutions. He gives his expert analysis of the uprisings, capturing the thoughts and feelings of the people involved and putting them in political context.
> L311 > tHE LItERaRY LOUNGE MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 2-3PM > 3.00
James bond dr no
the Big Reading Join us for these free live readings from Ian Flemings gripping and atmospheric thriller Dr No. Each reading is narrated either by our suave hero, James Bond, or the eponymous sinister villain, hell-bent on world domination. Who will you encounter?
david mitChell
You may know David Mitchell for his inappropriate anger on TV panel shows like Mock the Week; his look of permanent discomfort on Channel 4 comedy Peep Show, or just for wearing a stick-on moustache in That Mitchell and Webb Look. Now he has written Back Story, a disgusting book about his life, and joins us to pull it apart.
> L312 > WatERStONES BOOK tENt MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 2.30-3PM > FREE
david walliams
These days comedian, actor, childrens writer, Britains Got Talent judge and charity fundraiser, David Walliams is rarely absent for long from the headlines, our TV screens or the bestseller lists. He joins us for an entertaining and revealing hour of conversation to mark the publication of his autobiography, Camp David, a book that has already been described as a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
> L314 > tHE FORUM MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 4-5PM > 10 RES
> L309 > tHE FORUM MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 2-3PM > 10 RES
Events with Character: Enjoy a delicious sample of Taylors of Harrogate coee after the event
Late Afternoon
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS FAMILY EVENT BOOK IT!
sun 14 oCt
Julian baGGini, marCus Chown & aC GraylinG
Ask Me a Question Why is the sea salty? How far away is space? What makes me me? These are just some of the questions posed by children in Big Questions from Little People - Answered by some Very Big People and answered by an illustrious panel of experts including philosophers Julian Baggini and AC Grayling and scientist Marcus Chown. In a lively, brain-teasing event for adults and youngsters alike, join us to pose your very own questions live to the experts or tweet them to @cheltfestivals #cheltlitfest
> LB93 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 10+ > 5.45-6.30PM > 5.50
> L315 > tHE SaLON MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 4-5PM > 7 RES
> L317 > IMPERIaL SQUaRE > aGE 12+ > 4-5PM > 6
sKy sessions
TRAVEL
Join us at the Sky Sessions for a chance to sample some of the best Sky has to offer. Tap into your passions and interests with exclusive screenings, thought provoking Q&As and much more. For a list of events, please visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature
Julia bradbury
Wainwright Walks The Countryfile presenter joins us for a highly enjoyable illustrated account of her experiences following in the footsteps of famous fell-walker and guide writer Alfred Wainwright, and tells us behind the scenes tales of the making the popular BBC TV Wainwright Walks series.
> L319 > tHE LItERaRY LOUNGE MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 5-6PM > 3
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sun 14 oCt
STUDIO, STAGE & SCREEN FESTIVAL FOCUS
evening
8-10pm
STUDIO, STAGE & SCREEN
tom hollander
The popular actor has starred in Hollywood blockbusters and was a memorable Mr Collins in Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley. There was widespread acclaim for the Bafta awardwinning Rev, the series he created with writer James Wood. Here he discusses his career, the inspiration for Rev and what it is like to play Adam Smallbone, the all-toohuman inner-city vicar.
twenty twelve
The hilarious spoof Olympics documentary Twenty Twelve seemed to many viewers to contain an element of plausibility. Series writer John Morton, the series producer Paul Schlesinger and the actor Amelia Bullmore (Kay Hope, Head of Sustainability) join us to look back on the 2012 Games and ask: What would Ian Fletcher have done differently?
> L323 > tHE FORUM MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 6-7PM > 9 RES
tony robinson
The Blackadder actor, presenter, and political activist tony Robinson talks about his incredibly varied career on stage, in print and on screen, and why he still feels compelled to speak out about the issues of the day.
> L324 > tHE SaLON MONtPELLIER GaRDENS > 6-7PM > FREE aDVaNCED BOOKING REQUIRED
STUDIO, STAGE & SCREEN
anton du beKe
SCIENCE AT LITERATURE
The top ballroom dancer and popular Strictly star Anton du Beke joins us to talk about B is for Ballroom, an A - Z guide for armchair afficionadoes of this demanding pursuit. Do you know your Botafago from your Cucaracha? How did the Foxtrot get its name and why is the Quickstep so quick?
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sun 14 oCt
John simm
John Simm is one of our most acclaimed and versatile actors well-known for his stage roles in Hamlet and Betrayal as well as TV work including Van Gogh in The Yellow House, Crime and Punishment and Life on Mars. Here he joins us to discuss his varied and fascinating career including working with Jimmy McGovern, Paul Abbott, Abi Morgan and many others.
Janet suZman
not Hamlet: Shakespeares Women Cleopatra, St Joan, Ophelia and Hedda the great Janet Suzman has played all the seminal roles for women in the classical canon. Here she joins us to discuss her remarkable life and work and explore her assertion that female characters in classical drama are not on a level with their male counterparts. She asks why this is, and why, on TV, film and the stage, this remains the case.
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fri 5 oCt
FAMILY EVENT
FAMILY EVENT
anthony horowitZ
Anthony Horowitz is without question one of the worlds most celebrated writers for young people as well as adults. Hear Anthony talk about the inspirations, passions and experiences behind writing some of his most loved childrens books, including Alex Rider and find out about Oblivion, the epic and final instalment in the bestselling fantasy series, The Power of Five.
> LB5 > St aNDREWS CHURCH > aGE 11-15 > 10-10.45aM > 5
> LB9 > tHE LItERaRY LOUNGE > aGE 5+ > 12-1PM > FREE-aDVaNCE BOOKING REQUIRED
> LB1 > SKY aRtS GaRDEN tHEatRE > aGE 12+ > 6.30-7.30PM > 7
FAMILY EVENT
sat 6 oCt
FAMILY EVENT
> LB6 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 3-6 > 11.30aM-12.15PM > 5
Charles diCKens
In celebration of the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens, awardwinning authors and illustrators Mick Manning and Brita Granstrm reveal how the dramatic and often amusing events in his life, especially in childhood, influenced some of his best-loved stories. Live drawing and audience participation guaranteed!
FAMILY EVENT
Cressida Cowell
Join the brilliantly talented author and illustrator, Cressida Cowell, for plenty of fun as she presents How to Seize a Dragons Jewel, the latest title in her hilarious How to Train Your Dragon series which then became a hit DreamWorks film. Find out where her inspiration for new and terrifying dragons comes from and how she develops her characters and plots. If you like events stuffed full of stories and humour then dont miss this one.
> LB10 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 9+ > 1-1.45PM > 5
> LB2 > tHE PLaYHOUSE > aGE 7-12 > 10-10.45aM > 5.50
> LB7 > tHE PLaYHOUSE > aGE 7+ > 11.30aM-12.15PM > 5.50
> LB11 > tHE PLaYHOUSE > aGE 5-8 > 1-1.45PM > 6
> LB8 > St aNDREWS CHURCH > aGE 5-8 > 11.30aM-12.15PM > 5
> LB3 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 4-6 > 10-10.45aM > 5
> LB12 > St aNDREWS CHURCH > aGE 7-10 > 1-1.45PM > 5
the Grunts
Are YOU ready to meet The Grunts? Thats Mr and Mrs Grunt, who are neither clean nor clever and their son, Sunny, who has that kind of sticky-up hair which NEVER goes flat, even if you massage glue into it and then jump on it. Join Philip Ardagh and Axel Scheer for frankly improbable but very funny adventures involving bendy railings, double-barrelled shotguns, full-fat yoghurt and, always, a beard of bees.
> LB14 > St aNDREWS CHURCH > aGE 3-6 > 2.30-3.15PM > 5.50
> LB22 > tHE PLaYHOUSE > aGE 9+ > 6-6.45PM > 5.50
> LB18 > St aNDREWS CHURCH > aGE 7-9 > 4-4.45PM > 5
> LB15 > tHE PLaYHOUSE > aGE 5-8 > 2.30-3.15PM > 5.50
Join in the animal menagerie and celebrate 30 years of this family favourite! Inspired by Rod Campbells classic childrens book Dear Zoo, this event will have you roaring like a lion, hopping like a frog and trumpeting like an elephant on our search for the perfect pet!
> LB19 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 3-5 > 4-4.45PM > 5.50
dont flush!
What have leather, gunpowder, Big Ben and the worlds most expensive coffee got in common? The answer: they are all made using pee and poo! In this fascinating talk, authors Mary and Richard Platt explore the many uses of the worlds most neglected resources: the stuff we flush away as waste - as featured in their new book Dont Flush.
FAMILY EVENT
> LB4 > St aNDREWS CHURCH > aGE 10-14 > 10aM-12PM > 15
> LB16 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 7-10 > 2.30-3.15PM > 5
> LB20 > tHE PLaYHOUSE > aGE 7-11 > 4.15-5.15PM > 6
ww2
Join two brilliant writers talking about different aspects of WW2. Elizabeth Weins heartbreaking tale of a friendship between two women, Code Name Verity, is partly inspired by her love of flying, and Hollywood screenwriter William Osborne imagines what might have happened if Hitler had had a child in Hitlers Angel.
> LB13 > St aNDREWS CHURCH > aGE 7-10 > 2- 4PM > 15
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> LB21 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 12+ > 5.30-6.30PM > 5
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FAMILY EVENT
FAMILY EVENT
my hamster is a Genius!
Meet nine-year-old Benjamin Jinks and his grumpy new pet, Jasper Stinkybottom. Benjamin is a normal boy who hates maths. Stinky is a genius hamster, who likes carrots. Together they are an unstoppable team. Author Dave lowe wants to know about your genius pets and to tell you more about what Stinkys up to!
> LB23 > SPIEGELtENt > CHILDREN aGE 2-6 aND tHEIR FaMILIES > 9.30-11aM > 5
With thanks to Walker Books
> LB26 > QUEENS HOtEL > aGE 6-9 > 10-10.45aM > 5
> LB31 > tHE PLaYHOUSE > aGE 10+ > 12-12.45PM > 5
moomin adventures!
Moomintroll and Cally law - author of The Moomin Adventure Book - will be teaching little adventurers how to take plaster casts of paw prints, identify bugs and flutter-bys and build a bee hotel! Stick around after the workshop to learn how to pitch a tent and hunt for treasure Moomin-style!
JaCQueline wilson
Come and hear the utterly brilliant Jacqueline Wilson talk about her work including her new book Emerald Star - the third story about Victorian foundling, Hetty Feather. There will be a chance for you to ask your own questions, and a limited book signing after the event. As we only have Jacqueline for a limited time, the holders of the first 200 child tickets sold will be able to get their books signed - so book early!
> LB28 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 5+ > 10.15-11aM > 5.50
> LB32 > QUEENS HOtEL > aGE 6+ > 1-1.45PM > 6
> LB24 > tOWN HaLL > aGE 9+ > 10-11aM > 7
> LB29 > QUEENS HOtEL > aGE 4-6 > 11.30aM-12.15PM > 5
> LB33 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 4-7 > 1.30-2.15PM > 5
GoldiloCKs variations
Come along and meet Allan and Jessica Ahlberg. Hear all about their lovely new book. It has Goldilocks in it, 33 bears in it, talking furniture in it, dancing rabbits in it, a ghost in it... and lots more. So, join us, if you can, and have a HAPPY TIME!
> LB25 > tHE PLaYHOUSE > aGE 8+ > 10-11.10aM > 6
> LB30 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 5+ > 12-12.45PM > 5.50
FAMILY EVENT
oriGami yoda!
tom Angleberger, bestselling author of The Strange Case of Origami Yoda and Darth Paper Strikes Back is jetting in from the USA. He will be here to tell you all about the latest in the series, The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee and you will be making origami creations of your very own.
> LB34 > tHE PLaYHOUSE > aGE 9+ > 1.30-2.15PM > 5.50
FAMILY EVENT
> LB27 > PaRaBOLa aRtS CENtRE > aGE 9-13 > 10aM-12PM > 15
eoin Colfer
A not to be missed, sit on the edge of your seat event as Eoin Colfer takes you on an adrenaline fuelled expos of teenage criminal mastermind, Artemis Fowl, and talks about the eagerly anticipated FINAL instalment in the Artemis Fowl series, Artemis Fowl and the Last Guardian.
> LB39 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 11+ > 3-4PM > 5
Comedy CaPers
Join childrens author, comedian and CBBC star Ciaran Murtagh for a wildly inventive session and help him make up some stories. You might be juggling with genies or dancing with dinosaurs, but whichever, it will be lots of fun!
> LB40 > QUEENS HOtEL > aGE 7-10 > 4-4.45PM > 5
> LB35 > tHE SaLON > aGE 10+ > 2-3PM > 6
Gym stars
Cartwheel into the exciting and energetic world of gymnastics with author Jane lawes. From friendships and backflips, to handsprings and homework, gym-mad Jane will talk about her favourite sport in the world, and a few others too. Perfect for budding sports stars!
> LB36 > PaRaBOLa aRtS CENtRE > aGE 12-18 > 2-4PM > 15
FOR MORE DEtAIlS On
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FAMILY EVENT
> LB37 > QUEENS HOtEL > aGE 8-11 > 2.30-3.15PM > 5
FAMILY EVENT
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> LB42 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 9+ > 4.45-5.45PM > 5
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FUN @ FOUR
fri 12 oCt
baby booKworms
Have you ever wondered when to introduce your baby to a book? The answer is probably sooner than you think! The youngest of babies can enjoy exploring texture, shape and sound in this interactive workshop. It is a perfect session for parents and babies to enjoy together. Numbers limited to 10 adult/baby pairs so book early to avoid disappointment!
hannah shaw
Put on your best stripey tops and be a raccoon for the afternoon! Top author and illustrator Hannah Shaw (Evil Weasel, Erroll and Crocodiles are the Best Animals of All) is throwing a School for Bandits themed party. There will be stories from her newest books, games, mask-making and even a bit of chocolate loot!
> LB43 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 3-6 > 4-4.30PM > 4
tues 9 oCt
FUN @ FOUR
> LB45 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 4-7 > 4-4.45PM > 5
> WatERStONES CHILDRENS HIDEaWaY > aGE 3-12 MONtHS > 8 FOR aDULt/BaBY PaIR > LB47 > 1-1.20PM > LB48 > 2-2.20PM > LB49 > 3-3.20PM
thurs 11 oCt
FUN @ FOUR
buttons
Meet vivian French and Sue Heap, as they introduce you to their latest characters, the Buttons family. In this interactive storytime, featuring sing-along songs, Vivian and Sue will show you how Cherry, Charlie and Baby Lou go through their first experiences; from starting playschool to going to the doctor! Guaranteed to entertain and delight your little ones before they have to take their first steps alone.
FUN @ FOUR
wheres sPot?
Wheres Spot? Have you seen him? Come along and join in the fun with this storytelling session featuring games, dancing, plus a chance to meet the worlds most lovable puppy!
> LB44 >tHE StUDIO > aGE 3-6 > 4-4.30PM > 4
> LB50 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 3-5 > 4-4.40PM > 5
> LB46 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 3-6 > 4-4.30PM > 4
WHERES WAlly?
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Peter rabbit
Come and celebrate Peter Rabbits 110th birthday! Hop along to this charming interactive puppet show where The Tale of Peter Rabbit is brought to life. Help Peter escape from Mr McGregors garden and help him on his journey home.
FAMILY EVENT
FAMILY EVENT
> LB51 > PaRaBOLa aRtS CENtRE > aGE 4-7 > 9.45-10.30aM > 6
> LB56 > PaRaBOLa aRtS CENtRE > aGE 8+ > 11.15aM-12PM > 6
robert muChamore
Spring 1943. The war is turning against Germany, but Hitler isnt giving up. Find out how CHERUB began with author Robert Muchamore, at this exclusive prepublication event for his brand-new book in the Hendersons Boys series, One Shot Kill. Not suitable for younger readers.
> LB60 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 10+ > 1-1.45PM > 5.50
debi Gliori
Come and find out all about award-winning author and illustrator Debi Glioris latest book Whats the Time, Mr Wolf? There will be lots of audience participation, including a masterclass in how to draw one of the characters from her books.
> LB52 > tHE INKPOt > aGE 11+ > 10-11aM > 6
FAMILY EVENT
> LB57 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 4-7 > 11.30aM-12.15PM > 5.50
> LB61 > St aNDREWS CHURCH > aGE 4-7 > 1-1.45PM > 5
FAMILY EVENT
inCredible edibles
CBBCs Stefan Gates performs a mindblowing mix of science and extraordinary cooking complete with explosions, vegetable instruments and some of the most bizarre foods on earth. This is as close as food gets to rock n roll!
> LB53 > tHE StUDIO > aGE 9+ > 10-10.45aM > 5.50
willow valley
Meet Riley and Mimi-Rose the mice, Starla the badger and Horatio the hedgehog, the stars of the fantastic new series by tracey Corderoy. Join in the fun with Tracey and her four little helpers - giant hand puppets - and learn all about these friends and their adventures in their secret home, Willow Valley.
> LB63 > tHE INKPOt > aGE 8+ > 2-3PM > 6
murder mystery?
Meet three of our most compelling crime writers for young adults to find out whodunit? Dead Time is the first in The Murder Notebooks series by Anne Cassidy, awardwinning author of Looking for JJ. Street Duty: Knock Down by BAFTA-winning screenwriter Chris Ould brings the very real world of the police force to life. Gregg Olsen is one of Americas favourite crime writers and explores the dark underbelly of society in the Betrayal, his latest Empty Coffin novel for teens.
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PePPa PiG
Giggle and snort your way through a riotous event with the irresistible Peppa Pig! Enjoy an interactive storytelling and the chance to meet your favourite Pig in person. Please note the storytelling will last around 15mins; the rest of the event will include the opportunity to meet and be photographed with Peppa Pig herself! Dont forget your cameras!
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FAMILY EVENT
Judith Kerr
Judith Kerr is the much loved creator of Mog, The Tiger Who Came to Tea and author of the classic When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit. This very special conversation will include a reading from her new book, The Great Granny Gang.
dirty bertie
Dirty Bertie - the worlds grubbiest trouble magnet with nose-pickingly disgusting habits - is back! And heres your chance to meet his creator. Illustrator David Roberts promises an interactive event jam-packed with Bertie chaos, lots of laughs and drawing!
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ladybird storytellinG
Pop along to be enchanted by two wonderful childrens tales: Cinderella and Goldilocks and the Three Bears and enter the world of fairytales told by our professional storyteller. A perfect introduction to timeless and treasured stories.
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FAMILY EVENT
terry PratChett
Join terry Pratchett author of the bestselling Discworld series as he introduces his new novel, Dodger, a tale of skulduggery and dark deeds, set in Dickensian London. Terry will be in conversation with Rob Wilkins.
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horrible sCienCe
Are you a budding artist with a fascination for fungus? Or a crazy cartoonist with a passion for poisonous plants? Then join tony De Saulles, illustrator of the bestselling Horrible Science series as he introduces his new book, House of Horrors and shows you how to draw the nasty things you can find in your house. Packed full of drawing tips and foul scientific facts, its all horribly here in this not-to-be missed event.
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beast Quest
Calling all fearless people of Avantia! The good wizard Aduro needs your help to remain triumphant over the evil wizard Marvel. Participate in battle cries, cryptic puzzles and beastly games to free the beasts from Marvels malicious spell. All warriors will receive exclusive goodies!
build a booK
Build A Book are running a special Festival workshop turning children into authors in their own right! Children will collaborate in groups to imagine, write, illustrate and have published a 20 page story book. Parents will have the opportunity to order copies of the finished book.
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FAMILY EVENT
asK me a Question
Julian Baggini, Marcus Chown & A C Grayling Why is the sea salty? How far away is space? What makes me me? These are just some of the questions posed by children in Big Questions from Little People Answered by some Very Big People and answered by an illustrious panel of experts including philosophers Julian Baggini and A C Grayling and scientist Marcus Chown. In a lively, brain-teasing event for adults and youngsters alike, join us to pose your very own questions on philosophy and science live to the experts or tweet them in advance to #cheltlitfest
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New this year - follow the Discovery Trail and answer questions about some of the best-loved characters in young fiction. Pick up your entry form at the Dean Close marquee. Philippa Claridge, Education Manager Rebecca Warren, Schools Liaison Officer Carol Malcolmson, Education Co-ordinator Rose Wood, Education Co-ordinator education@cheltenhamfestivals.com
FRI 5 OCt
unleash your imagination with Korky Paul S1/11.30am 12.30pm yEARS 1 - 3 Cressida Cowell S2/11.30am 12.30pm yEARS 3 - 5 In conversation with Anthony Horowitz S3/1.30 2.30pm yEARS 5 - 8 Charles Dickens with Mick Manning and Brita Granstrm S4 /1.30 2.30pm yEARS 3 - 5
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How Inventions Changed the World with Adam Hart-Davis S10/10 11am yEARS 4 - 6 lEGO Education Workshop S13/10 11am yEARS 3 - 6 voyage to the Middle East with Elizabeth laird S12 /11.45am 12.45pm yEARS 3 - 5 lEGO Education Workshop S11/11.45am 12.45pm yEARS 3 - 6
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Gods, Warriers and Wolves with Michelle Paver S19 /10 11am yEARS 6 - 7 What Rhymes with Sneeze? Poetry Workshop with Roger Stevens S20 /10 11am yEARS 4 - 6 the Comic Caf with Roger Stevens S21/11.45am 12.45pm yEARS 4 - 6 Debi Gliori S23/11.45am 12.45pm yEARS 1 - 2 What Rhymes with Sneeze? Poetry Workshop S22/1.30 2.30pm yEARS 4 - 6
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Emma Chichester Clark S5/10 11am yEARS 1 - 3 talking with Dinosaurs with Jeanne Willis S6/11.45am12.45pm yEARS 2 - 4 Shakespeare on toast with Ben Crystal S9/1.30 2.30pm yEARS 7 - 9
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International Rescue with Sally Grindley S14/10 11am yEARS 4 - 6 Minimus latin Workshop S15/10 11am yEARS 4 - 6 Historical Detectives with Caroline lawrence S16/11.45am 12.45pm yEARS 4 - 6 Minimus latin Workshop S17 /1.30 2.30pm yEARS 4 - 6 tales of the Five Kingdoms with vivian French S18 /1.30 2.30pm yEARS 4 - 6
OtHER OPPORtunItIES
the times live: leader conference S24/Friday 5 Oct /12 1pm yEARS 12 - 13 Macbeth From Stage to Screen S26/Tuesday 9 Oct/10 1.30pm yEARS 10 - 13 Debating Matters (Qualifying Rounds) S25/Thursday 11 Oct / 1.15 3.30pm/4 5.30pm/Free yEARS 10 - 13 Heart Attack! World of Surgery S27/Friday 12 Oct/1.15 2.30pm yEARS 10 - 11 Heart Attack! World of Surgery S28/Friday 12 Oct /4.30 5.45pm yEARS 12 - 13 young Writers Day with vivian French YWD/Friday 12 Oct/9.15am 3pm yEARS 5 - 6
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Really Really Big Questions with Stephen law S7/10 -11am yEARS 5 - 8 tigers, tortoises, traps and trees with lari Don S8/11.45am 12.45pm yEARS 2 - 4
write away
our programme of creative writing workshops is a core element of the festival and recognised nationwide for the quality of its tutors. Write Away offers a wide variety of courses in terms of both content and length and workshops are aimed at all levels of ability.
Full WEEKEnD COuRSES
We offer two-day weekend workshops, capped at a maximum of twenty people and suitable for all levels of ability. Prices are inclusive of teas, coffees, and lunch at the hotel restaurant.
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buildinG a novel
Greg Mosse A novel is like a clock mechanism, as interlocking sentences unfold the characters and the events that conspire against them over time. Understand the complex machinery of plot, character, time and place with Greg Mosse, Programme Leader for Creative Writing at West Dean College, who brings 20 years experience of the creative process to this full weekend workshop.
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Point of view
Scarlett thomas Get inside the minds of your characters with Scarlett thomas, author of the Orange Prize longlisted The End of Mr. Y. Inspired by Chekhov, acting theory, psychology, mysticism and even popular economics, Scarlett introduces an innovative approach to making your creations ring true, in voice and perspective. Give your readers something they can believe in.
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writinG bioGraPhy
Frances Wilson Royal Society of Literature Fellow and experienced biographer Frances Wilson is looking for those with a true story to tell. An unmissable opportunity to discuss your project in detail, be it fully fledged or embryonic, with the author of How to Survive the Titanic or The Sinking of J Bruce Ismay.
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PlottinG a novel
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doinG Crime
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The Times is delighted to sponsor the Cheltenham Literature Festival for a seventh year, with our writers taking part in a variety of events over the ten days of the festival. James Harding, Editor of The Times, will interview Kofi Annan; columnists Giles Coren, Ben Macintyre and Caitlin Moran will discuss their latest books; Robert Crampton will host a quiz night and Times journalists will lead workshops on specialist subjects such as speechwriting. We will also hold our editorial leader conference in front of an audience for the first time and of course theres the annual Times Debate on Saturday 6 October, when we will ask our panel to discuss Is Britain still Great? Highlights from the Festival will appear in the paper with additional videos, blogs and reviews covered on our various digital platforms. We look forward to welcoming you to The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival. Alex OConnell, Arts Editor, The Times
Waterstones is proud to be official bookseller and sponsor of the times Cheltenham literature Festival. In addition to our two book tents at Imperial Square and Montpellier Gardens, this year we cant wait to welcome our junior readers - and their families - to the Hideaway: a new zone dedicated to childrens books. Paul Auster - in our opinion - is one of this years Festival highlights and were honoured to be sponsoring this event that brings a contemporary American master to Cheltenham. But were also thrilled to be supporting emerging voices too: this years Festival Focus events celebrate new novelists, including two writers from our Waterstones 11 campaign: Rachel Joyce and Patrick Flanery. To reserve signed books before the Festival opens, call Waterstones on 01242 571 779 or email enquiries@cheltenham-33-41thepromenade.waterstones.com
Sky Arts returns for a fourth year as broadcast partner of the times Cheltenham literature Festival and will once again bring the highly acclaimed Mariella Frostrups Book Show to a live audience. Sky Arts also offers festival goers the chance to enjoy live performances and take part in free workshops. Whether you participate or simply sit back and relax, all activities are free of charge. Sky Arts is delighted to be returning to the Festival, part of our on-going support and commitment to the arts, bringing leading literature festivals to booklovers across the UK. We wish everyone an enlightening and enjoyable Festival.
the Scottish American Investment Company (SAIntS) is once again delighted to be a principal sponsor of the festival. This years Business and Economics series has an incredible mix of high profile speakers who will discuss business, finance and the economy. Speakers include Vince Cable, Robert Peston, Hilary Devey and more. SAINTS is also offering festival-goers the opportunity to win the new iPad and an iPad Smart Cover. Visit www.bgtrustonline.com/cheltenham or look out for information around the festival venues. SAINTS is an investment trust that has been in existence since 1873. The fund is managed by the Edinburgh based investment management firm Baillie Gifford. For more information on SAINTS visit www.saints-it.com
this is the Cambridge Coexist Programmes second year in partnership with the times Cheltenham literature Festival and we are delighted to offer even more special events this year which challenge and celebrate the role religion plays in so many peoples lives. Look out for our contemporary debates on Libya and Religion in the Media, fresh insight in to understanding Islam, as well as inspiring contributions from Chris Beardshaw, John Tavener and Mary Robinson.
HSBC Commercial Bank supports businesses in Gloucestershire with a turnover of between 2 million and 30 million. Area Commercial Director Andrew Willett and his team have a strong history of supporting SMEs in the region, especially those businesses trading, or aspiring to trade, internationally, as well as companies with a purely domestic focus. SMEs play a significant role in driving the economic health of most markets around the world and HSBC is committed to helping firms across Gloucestershire grow and strengthen their businesses. HSBC remains delighted to be a principal supporter of The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival.
Queens Hotel Queens Hotel The Mercure Cheltenham Queens The Mercure Cheltenham Queens Hotel is situated at the top of the Hotel is situated at the top of the tree lined Promenade. Our beautifully tree lined Promenade. Our beautifully appointed rooms provide the setting appointed rooms provide the setting and we promise a personal service and we promise a personal service with the guarantee of bespoke, quality with the guarantee of bespoke, quality hospitality. hospitality. Mercure Cheltenham Queens Hotel, Mercure Cheltenham Queens Hotel, The Promenade, Cheltenham, The Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1NN GL50 1NN t: 01242 514754 t: 01242 514754 www.mercure.com www.mercure.com Beaumont House Beaumont House Within walking distance of the beautiful Montpellier Within walking distance of the beautiful Montpellier Gardens, boutique shops and award winning restaurants, Gardens, boutique shops and award winning restaurants, Beaumont House is a Five Star Luxury Guest House ideally Beaumont House is a Five Star Luxury Guest House ideally located to offer tranquillity and accessibility for anyone located to offer tranquillity and accessibility for anyone seeking an alternative to the average hotel experience. seeking an alternative to the average hotel experience. Beaumont House, 56 Shurdington Road, Cheltenham, Beaumont House, 56 Shurdington Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 0JE, Gloucestershire GL53 0JE, Tel: +44 [0] 1242 223311 Tel: +44 [0] 1242 223311 Fax: +44 [0] 1242 520044 Fax: +44 [0] 1242 520044 www.bhhotel.co.uk --with secure online booking facility www.bhhotel.co.uk with secure online booking facility Follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@bhguesthouse) Follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@bhguesthouse) for our latest offers and last minute rates. for our latest offers and last minute rates. The Curry Corner The Curry Corner Freshly ground spices are fused with best quality Freshly ground spices are fused with best quality local produce, creating voluptuous avours. Booking local produce, creating voluptuous avours. Booking recommended, private dining available. recommended, private dining available. Gordon Ramsays The F Word Best Local Restaurant, Finalist Gordon Ramsays The F Word Best Local Restaurant, Finalist WINNER Gold Taste of the West Award 2011 WINNER Gold Taste of the West Award 2011 Restaurant of the Year World Food Awards 2011, Finalist Restaurant of the Year World Food Awards 2011, Finalist WINNER Restaurant of the Year Cotswold Life WINNER Restaurant of the Year Cotswold Life RICK STEIN Great Food RICK STEIN Great Food MICHAEL PALIN the best curry from pole to pole MICHAEL PALIN the best curry from pole to pole GORDON RAMSAY better avours than in India GORDON RAMSAY better avours than in India SIR RICHARD BRANSON The most amazing food SIR RICHARD BRANSON The most amazing food JAMIE CULLUM the best reason to come to Cheltenham JAMIE CULLUM the best reason to come to Cheltenham The Curry Corner, The Curry Corner, 133 Fairview Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2EX 133 Fairview Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2EX 01242 528449 01242 528449 www.thecurrycorner.com www.thecurrycorner.com Festival Special: 20 3 course lunch or Festival Special: 20 3 course lunch or complimentary glass of wine with dinner. T&Cs apply. complimentary glass of wine with dinner. T&Cs apply. Quote Festival Special when booking. Quote Festival Special when booking.
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Spice Lodge Pan Asian Cuisine Spice Lodge - -Pan Asian Cuisine Montpellier Drive, Cheltenham, GL50 1TY t: 01242 226300 Montpellier Drive, Cheltenham, GL50 1TY t: 01242 226300 www.spicelodge.com www.spicelodge.com Best Curry House in the South West British Curry Awards Best Curry House in the South West British Curry Awards 2011. Luxurious surroundings, outstanding food, great 2011. Luxurious surroundings, outstanding food, great service and just ve minute walk from the Festival. service - - and justaave minute walk from the Festival.
Jamies Italian Jamies Italian The Jamies Italian menu is driven by what youd nd The Jamies Italian menu is driven by what youd nd ordinary people eating over in Italy. Fantastic, rustic dishes, ordinary people eating over in Italy. Fantastic, rustic dishes, using recipes that have been tried, tested and loved! using recipes that have been tried, tested and loved! The restaurant sits in one of Cheltenhams nest buildings The restaurant sits in one of Cheltenhams nest buildings oozing Regency charm. oozing Regency charm. One lucky party will win their meal on Jamie every day One lucky party will win their meal on Jamie every day during the Cheltenham Festival just quote FESTIVAL when during the Cheltenham Festival - -just quote FESTIVAL when booking to be in the chance of winning. booking to be in the chance of winning. Ts Cs - Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Ts && Cs - Not to beused in conjunction with any other offer. No cash alternative is available. Reservations booked must No cash alternative is available. Reservations booked must be within the Cheltenham Festvial weeks. One party will win be within the Cheltenham Festvial weeks. One party will win aa meal on Jamie eachday and will be told upon arrival. Meal on meal on Jamie each day and will be told upon arrival. Meal on Jamie will be to maximum of 100. Jamie will be to aamaximum of 100. Jamies Italian, County Court Road, Cheltenham, GL50 1HB Jamies Italian, County Court Road, Cheltenham, GL50 1HB t:t: 01242 500193 www.jamieoliver.com/italian/cheltenham 01242 500193 www.jamieoliver.com/italian/cheltenham
Montpellier Wine Bar Montpellier Wine Bar Take break between festival events and enjoy locally Take a a break between festival events and enjoy locally sourced fresh food, excellent wines and cask ales in the sourced fresh food, excellent wines and cask ales in the comfortable surroundings of our ground oor bar, intimate comfortable surroundings of our ground oor bar, intimate lower ground oor restaurant or south facing terrace for lower ground oor restaurant or south facing terrace for alal fresco dining. fresco dining. Montpellier Wine Bar, Montpellier Wine Bar, Bayshill Lodge, Bayshill Lodge, Montpellier Street, Montpellier Street, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, GL50 1SY GL50 1SY t: t: 01242 527774 01242 527774 www.montpellierwinebar.com www.montpellierwinebar.com The Daffodil The Daffodil With the countrys most dramatic dining room, The Daffodil With the countrys most dramatic dining room, The Daffodil offers full a la carte menu, Dailies menu and fully offers aa full a la cartemenu, aaDailies menu and aafully licensed bar in the breathtaking surroundings of licensed bar in the breathtaking surroundings of aa 1920s cinema. 1920s cinema. The Daffodil, 18-20 Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham, GL50 2AE The Daffodil, 18-20 Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham, GL50 2AE t:t: 01242 700055www.thedaffodil.com 01242 700055 www.thedaffodil.com
Acknowledgements chELTENhAM FESTIVALS BOARd Peter Bond Chairman Susan Blanchfield Lewis Carnie Jonathan Carr Dominic Collier Vice Chairman Christopher Cook Peter Elliott Prof. Russell Foster Diane Savory Prof. Averil MacDonald Dr. Gill Samuels CBE chIEF ExEcuTIVE Donna Renney FESTIVAL chAIR Dominic Collier With many thanks to all the staff at Cheltenham Festivals and the Festival volunteers, all of whom help make the Festival happen. FESTIVAL AdVISORY GROuP Fiona Allen Keith Blackmore Nicholas Clee Dominic Collier Geraldine Collinge Nick Higham Dotti Irving China Miville Alex OConnell Andrew OHagan Caroline Raphael Mark Turner Erica Wagner cROSS FESTIVAL AdVOcAcY GROuP Lavinia Sidgwick Dominic Collier Marianne Hinton Jane Churchill Jane Bailey Pamela Armstrong Christine Chambers Charmaine Murphy Maurice Gran Registered Office: 28 Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1RH, Company No. 456573 Charity No. 251765 VAT Registration No. 100114013 Main Switchboard Number 01242 774400 The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is presented by Cheltenham Festivals, a company limited by a guarantee. The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival is a member of the British Arts Festivals Association. artsfestivals.com the Festival would like to thank the following for their support: All staff at the Festival venues and hotels, James Harding and everyone at The Times, James Daunt and everyone at Waterstones, John Coldstream, Gloucestershire Libraries, Gloucestershire Deaf Association, Caroline Sanderson, Paul
Milton, Fiona Lindsay, Richard Whitehead, Alice Cooper, Allan Mallinson, BBC International Short Story Award, The Wellcome Trust Book Prize. the Festival would like to thank all those who have provided advice collaboration and support: Our storytelling events are programmed in association with Ben Haggarty and The Crick Crack Club. A& C Black, Acumen, Anova Books, Arrow, Atlantic, Aurum Press, BBC International Short Story Award, Biteback, Bloodaxe, Bloomsbury, British Museum Press, Canongate, Chorion, Clerkenwell Press, Continuum, Dorling Kindersley, Enitharmon, Faber, Francis Lincoln, Granta, HarperCollins (Collins, Fourth Estate, HarperPress), Headline, Hodder & Stoughton, Icon, John Murray, John Wiley and Sons Ltd, J R Books, Little Brown, Louise Greenberg Books, Michael OMara Books, National Portrait Gallery Press, Octopus, Orion, Oxford University Press, PanMacmillan, Penguin (Penguin General, Penguin Press, Allen Lane, Michael Joseph), Phaidon, Picador, Princeton University, Press, Profile, Quadrille, Quercus, Random House, (Cornerstone, Harvill Secker, Ebury, Yellow Jersey, Vintage, The Bodley Head, Chatto and Windus, Jonathan Cape), Self Made Hero, Serpents Tail, Short Books, Simon and Schuster, Tate Publishing, Thames and Hudson, The Poetry Society, Tindal Street Press, Transworld, V&A Publishing, Verso, Weidenfield & Nicolson, Yale University Press. Andersen Press, Barefoot Books, A & C Black, Bloomsbury Childrens Books, Chicken House, DK, Egmont Press, Egmont Publishing, Faber & Faber Childrens Books, Frances Lincoln, HarperCollins Childrens Books, Hodder Childrens Books, Icon Books, Ladybird, Little Tiger, Macmillan Childrens Books, National Geographic Kids, Nosy Crow, Orchard Books, Orion Childrens Books, Oxford University Press, Pavilion Childrens, Piccadilly Press, Puffin, Quercus, Random House Childrens Books, Scholastic, Self Made Hero, Simon & Schuster Childrens Books, Sterling Publishing, Stripes, Templar, Thames & Hudson, Usborne, Walker Books, Warne visit cheltenhamfestivals. com/photos for a full photo credit list.
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LIFE PATRON Mark and Sue Blanchfield Peter and Anne Bond Charles Fisher David and John Hall Graham and Eileen Lockwood Fiona McLeod The McWilliam family in loving memory of Ruth McWilliam John and Susan Singer Mark and Elizabeth PhilipSrensen Fiona and David Symondson The Walker Family PLATINuM PATRON Jennifer Bryant-Pearson Dominic Collier in memory of Karen Hood Michael and Angela Cronk Colin Doak Jeremy and Germaine Hitchins Jonathan and Cassinha Hitchins Stephen and Tania Hitchins Simon and Emma Keswick Des and ChiChi Mills Howard and Jay Milton The Oldham Foundation Adrian and Lizzie Portlock Dr. Gill Samuels CBE Peter Stormonth Darling Charitable Trust Ludmila and Hodson Thornber Peter and Alison Yiangou GOLd PATRON Mike and Kerry Alcock Anonymous Jack and Dora Black Stephen and Victoria Bond Eleanor Budge Charlie Chan Martin and Tania Chisholm Clive Coates and Ann Murray Stuart and Gillian Corbyn Janet and Jean-Franois Cristau Michael and Felicia Crystal Wallace and Morag Dobbin George and Cynthia Dowty Peter and Sue Elliott Simone Hindmarch-Bye Lord and Lady Hoffmann Elizabeth Jacobs Sir Peter and Lady Marychurch Sir Michael and Lady McWilliam Janet and Charles Middleton The Helena Oldacre Trust Ian and Sarah Passmore Mr & Mrs P Roberts Sharon and Toby Roberts Esther and Peter Smedvig
Meredithe Stuart-Smith Giles and Michelle Thorley Michael and Rosie Warner Steve and Eugenia Winwood FESTIVAL PATRON Kate Adie Margaret Austen Michael H Bond Mark and Maria Bentley Mr and Mrs Brenninkmeijer McKenzie David and Jane Bruce Jonathan and Daphne Carr Robert Cawthorne and Catherine White Simon Collings Mr and Mrs Andrew and Jacqueline Coyle Debra Drew and Nigel Browne James Fleming Kate Fleming John Foster Carol and Isabella Freeman Jean Gouldsmith Skinner Maurice Gran Professor A C Grayling Huw and Nicki Gwynn-Jones Alex and Hattie Hambro Mike and Sally Hatcher Margaret Headen Marianne Hinton Stephen Hodge Anthony Hoffman and Dr Christine Facer Hoffman Richard and Peta Hoyle Keith Jago Lady Elaine Marriott Juliet and Jamie McKelvie Mark McKergow and Jenny Clarke Professor Keith Millar and Professor Margaret Reid Mr and Mrs Philip Monbiot Professor Angela Newing Jonjo and Jacqui ONeill Robert Padgett Sir David and Lady Pepper Maggie Phillips Hugh Poole-Warren Jonathon Porritt Patricia Routledge CBE Khal and Zoe Rudin Lavinia Sidgwick Phil and Jennifer Stapleton Sharon Studer and Graham Beckett Jonathan and Gail Taylor Brian Watson Arthur and Ann Webb Professor Lord Winston Michael and Jacqueline Woof
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