John Hegley: New and Selected Potatoes New and Selected Potatoes is the spud-in-cheek title of the compilation of 10 volumes of work by poet, comic, singer, songwriter and glasses-wearer, John […]
Crime at the Sharp End. Join Professor Richard Handy FRSB, a pathologist and leading expert on chemical poisons, and an expert witness. He is author of a series of historical […]
Roger Lewis Our greatest and funniest living biographer? Roger Lewis has redefined the art of biography. He has written books about Laurence Olivier, Anthony Burgess, and Charles Hawtrey. His biography […]
Christopher Biggins There is nothing like a Dame. Some people need no introduction. We are thrilled to have ‘Biggins’ join us in a unique event in which we will explore […]
Louis Barfe presents an insightful and hilarious insight in the world of light entertainment. Louis Barfe is probably the leading expert in the country on British television, radio and music […]
Open Mic. Hosted by Ella Hall Are you brave enough to read out your work to an audience. Guests are invited to this free event to share their poetry, or […]
Ann Widdecombe will talk both about her life and her writing. Few politicians are as well known or well liked as Ann Widdecombe. Known for her forthright no-nonsense approach to […]
Open Mic. Hosted by Ella Hall Are you brave enough to read out your work to an audience. Guests are invited to this free event to share their poetry, or […]
Keeping the Reader Guessing Thriller writer Miranda Ramphul discusses with crime writers Caroline Serpall , Helena Dixon and Abi Yardimci how they create tension and suspense in their novels and […]
Melvyn Hayes – Still with us and making us laugh Few people can be genuinely called a ‘Living Comedy Legend’ but Melvyn Hayes certainly warrants that title. He has spent […]
The Second Coming of David Bowie 19:00-20:00 Alexander Larman will discuss his acclaimed book, ‘Lazarus’, which explores David Bowie’s final years, including commercial failures to 21st century critical acclaim. This […]
Georgina Moore will discuss her hugely popular novels ‘The Garnett Girls’ and ‘River of Stars’ The Sunday Times bestselling novelist will explore her beautifully written and captivating novels. Full of […]
Open Mic. Hosted by Ella Hall Are you brave enough to read out your work to an audience. Guests are invited to this free event to share their poetry, or […]
Lady Ann Glenconner Manners and Mischief Lady Ann Glenconner, Princess Margaret’s Lady-in-Waiting and a Maid of Honour at Queen Elizabeth IIs Coronation, offers rich, sparkling memories from a remarkable life […]
CRUEL AND UNUSUAL - Are Writers Worse than the Characters they Create? Morgen Witzel and Helena Dixon lead a discussion with fellow crime writers David Sharp, Miranda Ramphul, Jenny Kane […]
Merlin Holland – Oscar Wilde’s only grandson offers his insight into his grandfather’s life, and most uniquely after-life. Fans of Oscar Wilde will never have a greater opportunity to learn, […]
Mr B (The Gentleman Rhymer) Following the ‘Bowie Party’ of Wednesday night we invite you to dance and laugh with the incredible ‘Top Chap’ - Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer. […]
Chris Manby and Simon Robinson speak about ‘War Babies’ – the extraordinary stories of the forgotten children of World War Two. Each November we remember the sacrifice of the servicemen […]
BREAK YOUR WRITERS BLOCK – Creative Writing workshop with Chris Manby Whether you're an aspiring or experienced writer, you've doubtless had days when the words just won't come. Do you […]
The Wise and Their Works celebrates the 175th anniversary of the Great Exhibition in 2026. The men who inspired the Great Exhibition of 1851 - Henry Cole, Sir Robert Peel […]
Roger McGough – Alive and Gigging Roger McGough is probably our greatest and certainly most popular living poet. A true original, he first came to prominence in the 1960s, as […]
Lesley Pearse A life lived to the full Lesley Pearse lives in Torquay and is a British novelist with global sales of over 10 million copies. She is easily, after […]
Helen Lederer ‘ The third funniest woman in the world’ – Dawn French Helen Lederer is one of the most recognisable female comics on television. From ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ to ‘Bottom’ […]
Iwan Carrington – Clean in 15 Iwan Carrington (a.k.a Mr Carrington) is a presenter and Youtuber, probably best known as the cleaning guru on award winning BBC series ‘Sort Your […]
