Famous names such as Sir Lenny Henry and Sir Michael Palin will be heading to Bradford in June.
Sir Lenny Henry, who took part in a World Book Day event in Bradford in March, is set to return for the literature festivalSir Lenny Henry, Sir Michael Palin and Lemn Sissay are among those heading to Bradford for its 2023 literature festival.
Sir Lenny will be in conversation with poet Sissay at St George's Hall, with Sir Michael sharing stories from his travels in Iraq.The event said it attracted audiences "more socio-economically and ethnically diverse than any other literature festival", with an policy to offer free tickets to anyone who couldn't otherwise attend.
The programme also features Booker-Prize winner Shehan Karunatilaka, Birdsong author Sebastian Faulks and Women's Prize for Fiction winner Kamila Shamsie.Monty Python star and travel broadcaster Sir Michael Palin will be discussing his new book, Into Iraq
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