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The North’s liveliest, most prestigious Literature Festival returns for another phenomenal event in 2024.  Founded in 1973, it’s the North’s longest-running literary event, loved by writers, readers and publishers alike for its warm welcome and wide-ranging programming.

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Poets, politicians, actors and adventurers will head to Ilkley for its famed literary festival this autumn.

Special guests this year include Gyles Brandreth, Prue Leith, Safiya Kinshasa, Julian Clary and dozens more talking about their latest works and passion projects.