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Fiction, fame and fortune on pages at 'oldest book event'

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August 15, 2025

Actress Dame Joanna Lumley and singer Tulisa Contostavlos are among the celebrities confirmed to be appearing at Cheltenham Literature Festival this year.

Fiction, fame and fortune on pages at 'oldest book event'

Thought to be the world's oldest literature festival, the event, which was first held in 1949, features talks and discussions from a variety of authors, journalists and public figures.

In October, The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival will host more than 400 events in a programme that includes conversations with chat show host Graham Norton, activist and TV star Katie Piper, actor Sir Michael Palin and BBC director-general Tim Davie.

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