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2008 Programme
- MONDAY
- Evening:
When Swan Lake Comes to Sarajevo.
When distinguished violinist Ruth Waterman first went to Bosnia in 2002 to conduct the Mostar Sinfonietta, she found herself entering the peace that comes after war. Her recently published book is an account of her many visits and she gives an illustrated talk of her experiences.
- Evening:
When Swan Lake Comes to Sarajevo.
- TUESDAY
- Afternoon:
Find Your Story Down Memory Lane.
An afternoon of reminiscences led by local librarians.
- Evening:
Two Local Heroes by two noted biographers.
Justin Pollard and Adrian Tinniswood discuss their biographies of Alfred the Great and Sir Christopher Wren.
- Afternoon:
Find Your Story Down Memory Lane.
- WEDNESDAY
- Afternoon:
It's A Vet's Life.
Malcolm Welshman talks about his life with animals and how that has influenced his writing, particularly his new book Pets in Prospect
- Evening:
The Festival Quiz with David Jeffery
Film Night - The Edge of Love.Two feisty, free-spirited women are connected by the brilliant, charismatic poet who loves them both.
- Afternoon:
It's A Vet's Life.
- THURSDAY
- Diary Day -
Record your day for posterity.
Diary day gives you the opportunity to record your day, your thoughts, your opinions, for history. Be a Samuel Pepys, a Mrs.Dale, a Liz Jones or even an Adrian Mole and write up your day for the archives.
- Afternoon:
Diary of A Reluctant Green.
Richard Hallows talks about his 'personal experience' book.
- Evening:
Pepys and the Playhouse.
In his own words Pepys gives a frank picture of the intrigues and affairs (including his own) of the 1660's, wrestling with his conscience - and sometimes his wife - as he follows the drama, on and offstage, of the Restoration playhouse in the age of plague, fire - and Nell Gwynn.
- Diary Day -
Record your day for posterity.
- FRIDAY
- Afternoon:
The Festival Workshop with Cath Drake
Do you have a story you want to tell about your life or someone in your family, but not sure how to approach it?
This workshop will explore what makes a powerful story, whether your goal is telling a story, writing a story, biography or simply creating a record for future generations. - Evening:
An Evening with Michael Dobbs.
Famous for the novel House of Cards and 15 thrillers. His latest novel The Edge of Madness is published on 6th. October.
- Afternoon:
The Festival Workshop with Cath Drake
- SATURDAY
- Morning: Coffee Morning Talk
- Afternoon:
Children's Event with John Harris the Storyteller
John Harris is one of only a handful of full-time professional Storytellers in Britain, and the only one who works exclusively with younger audiences. A former drama teacher, actor, scriptwriter and director he's been telling stories in one form or another for the last thirty years.
- Evening:
A Powerful Concert.
Last year David Power fulfilled a lifetime ambition to play all the Anglican Cathedral organs in England - 44 including the I.O.M. and Gibraltar - which he achieved over a three week period raising over £10,000 for MacMillan Cancer Support. This Powerful Journey will be the subject of the concert tonight when David talks about his experiences and plays some of the music connected with the cathedrals visited.
- SUNDAY
- Afternoon:
Award Ceremony with Marion Molteno.
Somewhere More Simple is Marion Molteno's third novel. Both her earlier novels were highly acclaimed; A Shield of Coolest Air won the David Thomas award and If You Can Walk You Can Dance was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers Prize.
- Afternoon:
Award Ceremony with Marion Molteno.