The popular Isle of Wight Literary Festival 2024 will boast top names from TV, politics, history and the world of food among its headline authors.
The Northwood House-based event, running from October 3-6, will feature new events, an expanded schools' programme, plus, Michael Morpurgo will deliver a concert version of his much- loved book War Horse at Medina Theatre.
The IW Literary Festival is a fun, friendly, thought provoking literary weekend for every age and interest with topics including history, politics, nature, crime, fiction and current affairs.
See highlights from last year's Festival below
Speakers lined up to appear at the 2024 festival include:
- Former MP and television personality Gyles Brandreth
- TV lexicographer and Countdown star Susie Dent
- Former Government minister Lord Fowler
- Celebrated music writer and publisher David Hepworth
- Author and wine expert Helen McGinn
- Historian Tracy Borman
- Reporter-turned-author Martin Sixsmith
- General Sir Michael Jackson, one of the British Army's most high-profile generals since the Second World War.
As well as a stream of highly renowned authors, the festival will also feature a new jazz event and the return of the popular Fizz Quiz.
The Lit Feast also returns bringing a smorgasbord of talks and demonstration to tickle the palate and feed the brain.
Today (Wednesday, June 12), the Festival was presented with King's Award for Volunteers.
Maggie Ankers, IW Literary Festival chair, said: "There are still a number of authors to be confirmed and we know that there is something for everybody during the four- day event."
"In the 13 years the festival has been running, we have brought some top names to the Isle of Wight and the reputation of our festival continues to grow in the literary world.
“Moreover, we have established an entertaining and stimulating event that can be enjoyed by residents and visitors of all ages."
Tickets for the popular event will be available in August.
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