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Clown Town – Mick Herron – BridLit 2025
Mick Herron in conversation with Chris Chibnall in The Electric Palace at Bridport Literary Festival, 2025
A Training School for Elephants – Sophy Roberts – BridLit 2025
This instant Sunday Times bestseller — shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Conservation — is for readers interested in history, [...]
The Finest Hotel in Kabul – Lyse Doucet – BridLit 2025
Lyse Doucet in conversation with Lindsey Hilsum in The Electric Palace at Bridport Literary Festival, 2025.
Taking The Lead – John Crace – BridLit 2025
John Crace in conversation with Boris Starling in The Electric Palace at Bridport Literary Festival, 2025.
Less – Patrick Grant – BridLit 2024
Patrick Grant in conversation with Helen Stiles in The Electric Palace at Bridport Literary Festival 2024.
Hortobiography – Carol Klein – BridLit 2024
Carol Klein in conversation with Sally Laverack in The Electric Palace, Bridport Literary Festival, 2024.
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In Pictures – Bridlit 2025
It’s been another vintage year for Bridport Literary Festival, with crowds flocking to seven days of events.
The 21st festival saw sell-out audiences and a rich mix of talks and conversations..
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Pictures by Eddy Pearce and Dot Forrester.
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