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After a fantastic 2012 in which the Literature Festival sold a record 140,000 tickets and hosted internationally renowned speakers including Kofi Annan and JK Rowling, I am delighted to share with you all the launch of our 2013 programme. The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival continues to grow and develop and, with your support, we are dedicated to maintaining its position as a cultural beacon in the UK.

A major highlight of my first year as Festival Director has been leading the creative and dynamic team that is so dedicated to sharing a joy of literature through this festival. This network extends beyond the Cheltenham Festivals organisation, and includes our advisors and volunteers, and of course, our sponsors and supporters, without whom we simply would not be able to bring the world’s best writers and speakers to Cheltenham. It’s the funding from companies, individuals and grant-giving bodies that enables us to create such a breadth and depth of programme, from the highest profile authors and cultural figures, to nurturing the newest talent in fiction and literature, and running our education work in the community.

We are very excited about the programme this year and in this pack you will find plans for events that will stimulate, inform and entertain.

If you’re as passionate as we are about the on-going development of the Festival, I hope that you or your organisation can support us this year. By getting involved you will receive some fantastic brand exposure and unique hospitality experiences, as well as joining the vibrant network that makes this Festival happen, and knowing that you are supporting the future of something very special.

Jane Furze,

Literature Festival Director

20134-13 October

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THE TEAMJANE FURZE, FESTIVAL DIRECTOR

Jane’s background in brand marketing brings strong commercial insight to the team. Jane oversees operations and secures the high profile speakers as well as working on the Festival’s corporate partnerships.

NICOLA TUXWORTH, PROGRAMME MANAGER

Nicola leads the programming of our Current Affairs and Popular Culture collections of events, from Economics to Religion, Politics to Food & Drink.

SARAH SMYTH, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Sarah has spent more than ten years curating the Festival, bringing literature’s leading names to Cheltenham. She has devised this year’s overall theme exploring Memory.

CHARLES HAYNES, FESTIVAL MANAGER

Charles looks after event collections on a broad range of subject areas including Travel, Comedy, Art and Architecture and Fiction as well as working on the logistics side of the Festival.

JANE CHURCHILL, BOOK IT! DIRECTOR

Jane is putting together a fantastic range of events for families and schools this year including many of the nation’s favourite children’s authors, illustrators and characters.

ROSE STUART, PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Rose programmes our wide-ranging History collections which include Natural History and Military, as well as Sport, Keynote Lectures and some Book It! events.

JULIA JENKINS, DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Julia’s strong fundraising experience has led to her recent move across from working on cross-festival projects to oversee the Literature Festival’s funding and partnerships with other organisations.

SUZANNE ROSS, OPERATIONS MANAGER

Suzanne has spent the past six months working on corporate partnership development and is now taking up an operational role organising elements such as catering, retail opportunities and free on-site activities.

This year’s Festival theme explores memory and how it shapes us both individually and as a society. November 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the first publication of Marcel Proust’s Remembrance of Things Past and as we’re also approaching the centenary of the start of the First World War in 2014, we consider the fundamental role memory plays in underpinning our lives, our wider culture, our interpretation of the past and our shaping of the future. Memory is fundamental to our own sense of identity and a theme which offers fertile ground for the Festival to explore, especially in our events focussing on autobiography and memoir, poetry, history and of course fiction. 2013 also marks the anniversary of several key political scandals – Profumo, Watergate and the death of John F Kennedy – often described as ‘where were you when…?’ historical moments. Yet people’s ‘memories’ of such events are inconsistent and variable – what they’re ‘remembering’ is a creative blend of personal experience and information from elsewhere. This is fascinating territory for discussion which we’ll explore in our history events this year. We also have a French focus – with events on Proust and Camus, a look at contemporary French life and politics, food and drink and an exploration of the fascinating Franco-British relationship. From fiction to neuroscience, politics to poetry, the exploration of memory will be at the heart of this year’s Festival, infusing debates, performances, storytelling, residencies and workshops with a theme offering the scope for a rich and diverse Festival experience.

THEME FOR 2013: MEMORY

OUR CONFIRMED GUEST DIRECTORS FOR 2013 AS BYATT The internationally known novelist, short-story writer, critic and author of the Booker Prize-winning Possession, joins us this year to programme some of our keynote events within our memory collection. ALAN JOHNSON The former Home Secretary and one of Britain's best-loved politicians will talk about his new memoir, This Boy, sharing the story of his extraordinary 1950s London childhood, as well as programming some of our keynote politics and current affairs events. AGNES C POIRIER We are delighted to welcome the anglophile journalist and commentator to the Festival this year to advise on our French Connections series. Agnès is a political commentator and cultural critic, the author of Touché, a French woman's take on the English and of the forthcoming La Clique , a study on post-war intellectuals in Paris.

PROGRAMMING COLLECTIONS 2013

We group our events into collections on subject areas that reflect our audience’s interests. Most collections are available for sponsorship as well as the individual events within them. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS In 2013 we’ll be inviting more business superstars to share the secrets of their success and asking who are the people who have shaped modern economics? Confirmed names include JOHN BROWNE and we also hope to be joined by the authors of FREAKONOMICS, and the Dragon DUNCAN BANNATYNE, amongst others. COMEDY A host of hilarious heavyweights take to our stage this year to provide an insight into the source of their comedic talents including MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE and JULIAN CLARY and we have invitations with PAUL MERTON, DANNY WALLACE and MARK WATSON, amongst others. FOOD & DRINK Banish rumbling stomachs with mouth-watering lunches in the Spiegeltent hosted by VALENTINE WARNER and RACHEL KHOO. We also hope to welcome the MasterChef presenters, MICHEL ROUX and GREG WALLACE and the Queen of Puddings MARY BERRY for keynote interviews – what delicious prospects! FICTION With fiction at the heart of the Festival, we introduce our LITERARY GIANTS series, exploring literature’s biggest books, feature French fiction in our FRENCH CONNECTIONS series and welcome the return of our FICTION FOCUS events, pairing established and debut authors to celebrate the very best and freshest writing talent. We will be joined by award-winning and bestselling authors including RODDY DOYLE, HELEN FIELDING, KATE MOSSE, IAN RANKIN and JOANNA TROLLOPE and have invitations with JM COETZEE, NEIL GAIMAN and VIKRAM SETH amongst others. HOME Embrace hearth, home and heritage with a fantastic line-up of best-loved, house - and garden - hold names including MONTY DON, KATE HUMBLE and CATH KIDSTON confirmed for fascinating and inspiring events celebrating the great out - and in - doors. MILITARY HISTORY As we move towards national and international commemorations of the outbreak of WWI in early 2014, our military history programme this year focuses on remembrance and ritual, including keynote talks by KATE ADIE, MAX HASTINGS and MICHAEL MORPURGO.

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PROGRAMMING COLLECTIONS 2013

SPORT Be bowled over by the line-up of cricketing heroes, past and present, that we hope to welcome to the Festival, including MATT PRIOR, ANDREW STRAUSS, DICKIE BIRD and IAN BOTHAM for an Ashes event extravaganza. But there’s certainly still space on the pitch for other sporting legends and we currently have invites out with SEBASTIAN COE and MATT DAWSON, amongst others to join us this year. POLITICS & CURRENT AFFAIRS Our memory theme lends itself to a wide-ranging series of events on this area and we are delighted that ALAN JOHNSON will be joining us as a Guest Director to programme a series of high-profile events. New for this year, our CHELTENHAM DECIDES series of debates tackles the knotty issues of the day, including EU membership, mass immigration and the legalisation of drugs. Confirmed speakers include NIGEL FARAGE and JESSE NORMAN. STAGE & SCREEN Amazing film and TV talent already confirmed includes ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG and RICHARD OSMAN from POINTLESS and the incredible PEEP SHOW scriptwriters, plus NICHOLAS ROEG and BARRY NORMAN. Events in planning include GAME OF THRONES and DR WHO 50th anniversary, as well as a fascinating exploration of the history of HAMMER FILMS. TRAVEL Venture to all four corners of the globe in one Festival visit as we explore unknown lands with a potential ROUGH GUIDES event and hear some of the world’s greatest explorers and travel writers including ROB CASKIE, SARA WHEELER and BRUCE PARRY discuss their inspirational personal journeys. Other collections include: ART & ARCHITECTURE: Showcasing the best of 2013’s exhibitions and bringing some of Britain’s most talented contemporary artists to the Festival. LOCALLY SOURCED: Our programme specifically promoting local and regional writing. POETRY: A key element of our exploration of memory, with a mixture of discussions, masterclasses and readings including our ever-popular Poetry Cafes. RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY: Continuing our collaboration with the Coexist Foundation, welcoming international religious figures to the Festival and developing keynote debates. TURN BACK THE CLOCK – 1963: Revisit the swinging sixties with our look at the politics, culture, fashion and art of a keynote year in a transformative decade.


SPECIAL EVENTS 2013

We aim to deliver an unforgettable experience for every Festival-goer, offering a diverse and engaging programme and innovative event formats. CONFERENCING We are continuing to expand the range of event formats at the festival to incorporate conferencing and opportunities for businesses to hold their own events on-site. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY In alignment with our long-term strategy to provide CPD opportunities for teachers across the key stages, we are keen to extend the range of conferences we offer. In addition to the Nelson Thornes conference for primary schools, we are delighted that literacy expert Graham Tyrer has committed to leading a conference for secondary school teachers, focusing on improving literacy skills for KS3 pupils. THE SPIEGELTENT EXPERIENCE Enjoy delicious food, drink and eclectic events in the beautiful cabaret-style setting of the Spiegeltent – the perfect place to bring guests to be inspired and entertained. FRIGHT NIGHT Enjoy an evening of spooky readings from the best contemporary and classic horror writing – and sip on our themed cocktails – horribly delicious! AFTERNOON TEASE A delicious afternoon tea, gorgeous burlesque, witty cabaret and a glass of fizz! A magical combination not to be missed. Events in planning: UKELELE EVENING – SIPPING AND STRUMMING Presented by the founders of the Idler magazine and keen ukulele players, Tom Hodkinson and Gavin Pretor-Pinney, this is the ultimate uke-based night out! Come along for a pint, a song and or even a strum…. PHIL TUFFNELL A pie and a pint with TUFFERS. Join him for the ultimate guide to the Ashes: the greatest cricket series of them all. BUSINESS BREAKFASTS Weekday slots available in the beautiful Speigeltent for your breakfast meeting. Talk to us about format – we can help find you a speaker to inspire your team.


All of these events would provide fantastic opportunities for businesses, individuals or even groups of friends to sponsor. FESTIVAL STUDY DAYS Following the sell-out success of last year’s Philosophy Day, we are planning three new study days giving an in-depth look at Psychology, the Classics and French fiction with thought-provoking debates, fascinating talks and informal feedback sessions. Potential areas include: Psychology Day – led by the Festival’s new Psychologist-in-Residence, Professor Dany Nobus, Chair of Psychology and Psychoanalysis at Brunel University. Classics Day – explore Ancient Greece and Rome through their history and culture with some of the country’s leading specialists in the field. French Fiction – our potential study mornings / afternoons will focus on the fascinating lives and work of Proust and Camus. WORLD WAR ONE: TELLING THE STORY Two leading storytellers - Nick Hennessy and Hugh Lupton - join us at the Festival to workshop and showcase a powerful new storytelling commission exploring the everyday lives of soldiers in the trenches of World War One. Using archive material – as well as family memories contributed by Festival audiences in a special workshop event – they showcase their wartime stories in an extraordinary afternoon performance. LIVE ON STAGE & WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE..? Following the success of our Times Live event last year, these two new series offer unique views behind the scenes of some of the country’s leading organisations. Our Live events bring to the Festival stage key decision-making meetings - that are usually only held behind closed doors - whilst What’s It Like To Be…? gives us the opportunity to hear what it’s really like to be in the hot seat by exploring the lives of those with unique roles in business and the arts.

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Join in the fun with our fantastic BOOK IT! Festival for families and schools. Already confirmed for this year are: HORRIBLE HISTORIES: The illustrator MARTIN BROWN will be with us to celebrate the series’ 20th Anniversary MICHAEL MORPURGO: The author of War Horse returns to the festival to discuss his illustrious back catalogue JEREMY STRONG: Laugh your socks off with the bestselling author of The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog PAUL STEWART AND CHRIS RIDDELL: The writer/illustrator duo on their latest adventure collaboration DARREN SHAN: A Zom-B event with the ‘master of horror’ HORRID HENRY: We’re joined by the loveable rogue and his creator FRANCESCA SIMON CERYS MATTHEWS: For a wonderful family sing-along event Our younger audience can enjoy events with: JULIA DONALDSON: Creator of the Gruffalo NICK SHARRATT: Illustrator of Tracey Beaker among many others SHIRLEY HUGHES: Author of classic children’s characters Alfie and Dogger is joined by her daughter CLARA VULLIAMY RAINBOW MAGIC: Celebrate the 10th Anniversary with a fairy extravaganza! We hope to host an exciting DIARY OF A WIMPY KID event and welcome back KATHERINE HOLABIRD with ANGELA BALLERINA, LAUREN CHILD and PEPPA PIG, SPOT, MAISY and PETER RABBIT among many others. There will be free fun activities for all on the two Sunday Funtimes, activities in the children’s book tent and plenty of opportunities to meet favourite authors, illustrators and characters.

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We are delighted that the following speakers have already confirmed appearances in Cheltenham this October.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS 2013

CARLOS ACOSTA Cuban former principal dancer at the English National Ballet talks about his debut novel, Pig’s Foot. KATE ADIE The former BBC Chief News correspondent joins us to discuss Fighting on the Home Front: The Legacy of Women in World War One. LUCY ADLINGTON The actress and historian presents: Great War Fashion and Florence Nightingale: A Respectable Rebel. ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG The popular comedian is joined by fellow presenter Richard Osman for a hilarious event on their cult quiz show, Pointless. JESSE ARMSTRONG & SAM BAIN As Peep Show returns to our screens for a record ninth series, the writers share the secrets of crafting comedy, and their favourite clips from Peep Show and their latest project Fresh Meat. PAM AYRES One of Britain’s best-loved personalities returns to Cheltenham to discuss her new poetry collection. LINWOOD BARCLAY The Canadian crime writer joins us in conversation with Ian Rankin. MELVYN BRAGG The president of the National Campaign for the Arts talks about his new book, Grace and Mary. MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE At the helm once again for the hilarious I’ve Never Read… event, and filleting the Sunday papers in the Spiegeltent over a relaxed brunch with his celebrity chums. JOHN BROWNE The former BP Chief Executive joins us to discuss his fascinating book: Seven Elements That Have Changed the World. ROB CASKIE Treat yourself to a unique experience as the award-winning battlefield storyteller Rob Caskie takes you through the day of the battle of Rorke’s Drift – one of the most extraordinary episodes in military history. CAROLINE CHARLES An elegant lunch with the designer as she celebrates 50 Years in Fashion, and shares the secrets of designing for Mick Jagger and Princess Diana amongst many others.

JULIAN CLARY The provocative comedian discusses his life and his latest novel, Briefs Encountered. WILLIAM DALRYMPLE The prize-winning and bestselling historian talks on his new book, Return of the King: The Battle for Afghanistan. MONTY DON The gardening guru joins us to discuss his French garden journey as told in his new book, The Road to Le Tholonet. RODDY DOYLE The Booker Prize-winning author discusses his life and latest writing. MARK EASTON The BBC News home editor joins us to chair our Cheltenham Decides series of keynote debates. NIGEL FARAGE The UKIP leader and passionate anti-EU campaigner locks horns with his adversaries in our keynote EU debate. HELEN FIELDING We are joined by the Bridget Jones author to discuss her life and writing and the hotly anticipated third instalment. JUDY FINNIGAN A joint event with husband Richard discussing their lives together and their writing. MARTIN GAYFORD The art critic and writer provides a fresh insight into the life of Michelangelo. RICK GEKOSKI The rare-book dealer and broadcaster joins us to discuss the importance of works of literature and art in contemporary culture. RUTH GOODMAN Travel back in time with the BBC's popular social historian as she shares her latest book, How To Be a Victorian. GEORGE GOODWIN Be gripped by the military historian’s colourful account of the Wars of the Roses battle of Towton.


AC GRAYLING The celebrated philosopher discusses his new book in a talk “Friendship” Amongst Friends. MAX HASTINGS In his keynote talk, the leading historian answers at last how World War One could ever have begun. JAMES HOLLAND The military historian and author will be giving this year’s European Lecture. RICHARD HOLMES The Romantic biographer tells the story of the pioneer generation of balloon aeronauts in his new book, Falling Upwards. PHILIP HOOK Enjoy a rare private view as we go behind the scenes of the art world with Sotheby’s senior specialist as he shares his experiences of selling the world’s most expensive art. DOUGLAS HURD & ED YOUNG Douglas Hurd and Ed Young join us to discuss their new biography of the great Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, the first modern conservative. KATE HUMBLE Join the writer and presenter as she shares the personal account of her journey from London town house to Welsh farm. SIMON JENKINS Explore and celebrate 100 of England’s Best Views with the Chairman of the National Trust. ALAN JOHNSON (Guest Director) One of Britain's best-loved politicians shares the story of his extraordinary 1950s London childhood, as well as programming some of our politics and current affairs events. RACHEL KHOO Join the talented young chef for lunch as she celebrates French cooking with her own modern twist. CATH KIDSTON Celebrate 20 years of this quirky, much-loved brand and great British success story with the creator herself.


PHILIPPA LANGLEY Learn the inside story of the search for King Richard III’s grave as Philippa discusses her book with Michael Jones, The King’s Grave. HERMIONE LEE The critically acclaimed biographer will be giving this year’s Cheltenham Lecture on Penelope Fitzgerald. RICHARD MADELEY Joined by his wife, Judy Finnegan, he will be discussing his recent foray into fiction with his debut novel, Some Day I’ll Find You. CERYS MATTHEWS Join the singer, songwriter, broadcaster and author of new songbook, Hook, Line and Singer, for a family singalong! MICHAEL MORPURGO The award-winning author of War Horse joins us to discuss his writing exploring the First World War. KATE MOSSE The hugely popular author discusses the conclusion of her Carcassonne trilogy, and the lure of La France Profonde. BARRY NORMAN The veteran broadcaster and respected film critic discusses his poignant memoir of marriage and loss. JESSE NORMAN The charismatic politician discusses the life of Edmund Burke, and puts the case for EU reform in our keynote debate. RICHARD OSMAN Join Richard Osman and Alexander Armstrong, the hosts of BBC1 quiz show Pointless as they take you on a journey through The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World. MATT PRIOR Who better to share what the life of a modern England cricketer is really like than the man at the centre of it all? IAN RANKIN Internationally bestselling author joins Linwood Barclay to discuss crime writing and their most recent books. HELEN RAPPAPORT The nineteenth century historian guides us through the fascinating story of the first photographers in her new book with Roger Watson, Capturing the Light. PAUL ROBERTS The British Museum curator gives a rare insight into the ground-breaking exhibition of the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.


NICHOLAS ROEG The auteur and director of Don’t Look Now in a revealing interview. SANDRA SMITH The Cambridge academic and linguist discusses her much lauded new translation of Camus’ L’Etranger. PETER SNOW The highly respected journalist, author and broadcaster joins us to discuss his new book, When Britain Burned The White House. PETER STANFORD The critic and writer discusses the fascinating history of burial across different faiths and cultures. DAVID STARKEY An extraordinary event on the history of England written in music, by our leading royal historian. EDWARD STOURTON The writer and presenter provides a vivid history of those who climbed through the Pyrenees during the Second World War in his new book. TRACEY THORN One half of indie legends Everything But the Girl shares her favourite tracks, interspersed with episodes from her engrossing memoir. SIMON THURLEY We are joined by the Chief Executive of English Heritage to discuss his new book, Men from the Ministry: How Britain Saved Its Heritage. JOANNA TROLLOPE The bestselling novelist joins us to talk about her life and writing, and her contemporary reworking of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility. VALENTINE WARNER The food writer and cook with a passion for nature hosts a fantastic lunch in the Spiegeltent MARK WATSON The stand-up comedian and writer will join Danny Wallace to discuss their careers in comedy and their new writing. RUBY WAX Speaks openly about her battles with depression, studying for her PhD in Psychotherapy and the power of mindfulness. ALISON WEIR The New York Times bestselling author joins us to talk about her new historical work, Elizabeth of York. LUCY WORSLEY The popular TV presenter and historian chronicles the birth of the whodunit in her new book, A Very British Murder.


MEMORY AND THE ART OF PREDICTION In a world of economic instability, climate change and uncertainty, the art of prediction becomes more important and fascinating with each passing year. In this event we explore the changing role of memory in predicting outcomes in an increasingly unstable world. RE-WIRED? MEMORY, NEW MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY In this keynote event we explore the impact of the web, technology and media upon memory. How do the new forms of technology that are taking over cognitive processes affect our brains? CAPTURING THE LIGHT - THE HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY In this fascinating illustrated talk, historian Helen Rappaport and world authority on early photography Roger Watson trace the true story of two very different men in the 1830s, Henry Fox Talbot and Louis Daguerre, both striving to solve one of the world’s oldest problems: how to capture an image, and keep it for ever. KATE HUMBLE - HUMBLE BY NATURE Join broadcaster and farmer Kate Humble as she shares with us a highly personal account of her journey from London town house to Welsh farm. Hear her fascinating story of how she chased the good life dream and struggled to establish a sustainable business and a school for rural skills and animal husbandry, saving a small part of Britain's farming heritage along the way. BRITAIN'S 100 BEST VIEWS Bestselling author Simon Jenkins shares some of his favourite examples of England’s most breathtaking views – both local and further afield, and explains the fascinating stories behind them. You'll be spoilt for choice for your next walk, mini-break or spontaneous diversion! THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES Tying in with our theme of memory, a panel of celebrity beekeepers and experts explore the enduring fascination of the bee – how have they shaped culture and folklore? What does the role of honey play in medicine? What are the environmental and scientific challenges faced by contemporary bee-keepers? THE HISTORY WARDROBE - FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, RESPECTABLE REBEL Join actress and historian Lucy Adlington for a fascinating exploration of the life and times of this extraordinary Victorian, showcasing some of the authentic costumes from Lucy’s collection and interspersed with inspirational stories of the pioneering nurse.

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KATE ADIE - WOMEN ON THE HOMEFRONT In 1914 the world changed forever. When World War One broke out and a generation of men went off to fight, women emerged from the shadows of their domestic lives. In this fascinating keynote talk, former BBC Chief News Correspondent Kate Adie reveals what these women achieved for future generations. WOUNDED - WAR & MEDICINE DISCUSSION Our panel of experts, including a serving consultant surgeon at Camp Bastion, contrast the battlefront medical care available to soldiers in WWI to that offered today. Find out about the challenges faced by surgeons in WWI, explore how surgery in war zones has developed over the last 100 years and get a rare insight into the work of military surgeons today. THE SHARD Towering 72 storeys high, The Shard is the most formidable building to join the London skyline in recent years. We ask the building’s designer, celebrated architect Renzo Piano, and critic Kenneth Powell to talk about this monumental achievement. GRAYSON PERRY Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry has produced some of the most memorable and striking tapestries and vases in contemporary art. His biographer Jacky Klein will join Grayson to discuss his varied career and help reveal the stories behind his most celebrated works. I’VE NEVER READ… Our fantastic panel event returns for a third successive year – now firmly established as a Festival highlight. Marcus Brigstocke and his guests take a leap into the literary unknown. Would they recommend the experience? FALLEN HEROES In this fascinating discussion based on the Lance Armstrong scandal we explore the fall of a sporting legend, talk to the journalist who pursued him, and look at the question of whether reputations are ever restored. CHELTENHAM DECIDES A series of three keynote debates in which a lively and passionate panel discuss the key issues of the day, to be chaired by BBC News home editor Mark Easton. Should Britain Leave the EU? Confirmed names: Jesse Norman, Nigel Farage Britain’s Drugs Laws Do More Harm Than Good Immigration Is Good For Britain

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SPEAKERS TO BE CONFIRMED

Paul Auster

Danny Baker

Mary Beard

Duncan Bannatyne

Tony Benn

Mary Berry

Dickie Bird

John Bishop

Iwona Blazwick

Philip Bobbitt

Ian Botham

Charlie Brooker

Gordon Brown

Bill Bryson

James Caan

Susan Cain

Peter Capaldi

Jimmy Carter

Rory Cellan Jones

Dinos Chapman

Jake Chapman

Sebastian Coe

JM Coetzee

Lily Cole

Nicholas Coleridge

Joan Collins

Jago Cooper

Bernard Cornwell

Matt Dawson

Louis de Bernières


Freakonomics authors :

Stephen Dubner and

Steven Levitt

Terry Eagleton

John Eliot Gardiner

Dawn French

Neil Gaiman

Malcolm Gladwell

David Gower

Simon Grant

Mary Greensted

Robin Hanbury-Tenison

Tim Harford

Robert Harris

Roy Hattersley

Thomas Heatherwick

Krister Henriksson

Noreena Hertz

Philip Hoare

Tom Hodgkinson

Nicola Horlick

Derek Jacobi

Neville Jason

Orla Kiely

The Hairy Bikers

Stephen King

Carol Klein

Jacky Klein

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Frank Lampard

Hilary Linstead

QI’s John Lloyd

Hugh Lupton

Abdul Rehman Malik

Allan Mallinson

Henning Mankell

George RR Martin

Alexander McCall Smith

Caroline McCormick

Paul Merton

Christopher Meyer

Daniel Morden

Anna Moszynska

Daljit Nagra

John Julius Norwich

Gus O Donnell

Terry O'Neill

Cornelia Parker

Grayson Perry

Venetia Porter

Kenneth Powell

Gavin Pretor-Pinney

Marcus Quinn

Simon Reeve



Nick Robinson

Michael Rosen

Jennifer Saunders

Simon Schama

Alexandra Schulman

Vikram Seth

Miranda Seymour

Nate Silver

Wilbur Smith

Rick Stein

Andrew Strauss

Cheryl Strayed

Sandi Toksvig

Phil Tuffnell

Graham Tyrer

Elisenda Vila Llonch

Tim Vine

Katie Waldegrave

Danny Wallace

Marina Warner

Joss Whedon

Jack Whitehall

Rowan Williams

Malala Yousafzai



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