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Scarlet Women, Mistresses in History
Time: 10.30 am
Venue: Scarborough Library Concert Hall
Running Time: 60 minutes
Price: £7
Following
the success of their feature on Radio 4's Woman's Hour, four of
Britain's best-loved and most widely-read historians gather to shine
a light on a too-often ignored area of history. Our panel, otherwise
known as the History Girls, will uncover the fascinating and hidden
histories of some of England's most famous mistresses. Alison Weir
brings to life the story of John of Gaunt's mistress and eventual
wife, Katherine Swynford. Tracy Borman will tell us of Henrietta
Howard, the enigmatic and largely forgotten royal mistress and confidante
of King George II. Sarah Gristwood reveals the tale of Mary Robinson
royal mistress, writer and romantic. Kate Williams tells the story
of Emma Hamilton's incredible rise to fame and her passionate affair
with Lord Nelson.
Literary
Lunch with John Harvey
Time: 12 noon
Venue: The Crescent Hotel Scarborough
Running Time: 2½ hours
Price: £17.50
Dare
you share a meal with the master of murder? John is the author of
the highly praised Charlie Resnick novels. Flesh and Blood, his
first novel featuring retired Detective Inspector Frank Elder won
numerous awards. In 2007 John won the CWA Cartier Diamond Dagger
for sustained excellence in the genre. He is also a poet, dramatist
and occasional broadcaster. A ticket for this event includes a 3
course lunch with coffee/tea to follow. Please be seated by 11-45
am.
Anne
Fine Family Event
Time: 12 noon
Venue: Scarborough Library Concert Hall
Running Time: 60 minutes
Price: Adults £3 Children £1.50 Family ticket (2 adults 3
children) £8
Anne
is a distinguished writer for both adults and children. Her novel
Goggle-Eyes won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize as well as
the Carnegie Medal. Adaptations of Bill's New Frock and Goggle-Eyes
have been screened by the BBC. Her novel Madame Doubtfire was a
Hollywood blockbuster starring Robin Williams. Having written over
fifty books for children of all ages, Anne became the Children's
Poet Laureate in 2001. Anne's work has been translated into over
thirty languages and in 2003 she was awarded an OBE. An inspirational
event for all the family! Suitable for 7 years +
Invasion
of the Cyberman
Time: 2-4 pm - 15 minute slots
Venue: Scarborough Library Ground Floor
Running Time: 15 minute slots
Price: £1
Dare
you meet a Cyberman in Scarborough Library? Don't forget your camera!
Under 11's should be accompanied by an adult.
An
African Odyssey with Fran Sandham
Time: 3.30 pm
Venue: Scarborough Library Concert Hall
Running Time: 60 minutes
Price: £4
A must
for intrepid trekkers or armchair travellers! Critically acclaimed
author and former Rough Guides editor Fran Sandham will talk about
his gruelling solo walk across Africa. Without backup, he travelled
3000 miles on foot from Namibia's Skeleton Coast to the Indian Ocean.
His book Traversa: A solo walk across Africa is the account of this
remarkable journey.
Terrance
Dicks hosted by Peter Guttridge
Time: 5.30 pm
Venue: Scarborough Library Concert Hall
Running Time: 60 minutes
Price: £6
Terrance
Dicks was born in East Ham, London, in 1935. After graduating from
Cambridge, he began to work in the advertising industry before moving
over to television as a writer. In 1968 he began working on Doctor
Who. He has written over fifty Doctor Who novels and has also been
a prolific author of books for children. This icon of science fiction
will appeal to all ages.
Kate
Adie hosted by Peter Guttridge
Time:7.30 pm
Venue: Scarborough Library Concert Hall
Running Time: 60 minutes
Price: £8
Make
a date with Kate! This household name is the presenter of the BBC's
From Our Own Correspondent on Radio 4 and a top selling author.
She is best known as the BBC's former Chief News Correspondent.
She has reported on conflicts from the invasion of Iraq to war in
the Balkans. She also covered the storming of the Iranian Embassy
by the SAS, the US bombing of Tripoli and the student demonstrations
in Tiananmen Square in Beijing. Kate Adie OBE has twice been named
as Reporter of the Year by The Royal Television Society. Don't miss
out - tickets will sell fast for the nation's favourite! Ticket
includes complimentary glass of wine.
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