Cheltenham Literature Festival returns from Friday 10 - Sunday 19 October with an extensive programme of entertainment comprising in excess of 400 events.

The longest-running event of its kind in the world, the festival brings together the best new voices in fiction and poetry alongside literary greats, stars of stage and screen and incisive political thinkers.

Performances and literary happenings will be taking place at locations across the town throughout the 10 days.

Tickets are on general sale from 4 September at cheltenhamfestivals.org/literature