Award-winning actor Celia Imrie is the latest big name to be added to the Isle of Wight Literary Festival programme.

Celia, who lived on the Isle of Wight for many years, is known for her screen roles in The Best (and Second Best) Exotic Marigold Hotel, Calendar Girls, Nanny McPhee, Bridget Jones, Absolutely Fabulous, and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,

She will be returning to the Island to promote her new book, Meet Me at Rainbow Corner, described as a moving and dramatic tale about crushed dreams and resilience, war brides and domestic spies.

She will be appearing at Northwood House during the festival, which runs from October 3 to 6.

Celia is the author of the top ten Sunday Times bestselling novels in the Nice Trilogy.

Appearing with her will be Fidelis Morgan, the historical researcher on Celia’s novels.

Fidelis is an actor, writer and director, and the author of several non-fiction books.

Maggie Ankers, Isle of Wight Literary Festival chair, said: “This year, we are focusing on the writing talent the Island can offer so Celia and Fidelis’s presence fits in well with that theme.

“To add such a well-known former Islander as Celia to our list this year is just amazing."

Celia will be joining big names Clare Balding, Susie Dent, Louise Minchin and Gyles Brandreth.

The Friday evening of the festival will be given over entirely to local authors.

Festival tickets are due to go on sale later this month.