Ilkley Literature Festival 2021 headline acts announced
BOOKER-prize authors, poets, philosophers, comedians and broadcasters head to the 2021 Ilkley Literature Festival this October, which runs from…
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BOOKER-prize authors, poets, philosophers, comedians and broadcasters head to the 2021 Ilkley Literature Festival this October, which runs from…
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Part Yorkshire lass, part good Punjabi daughter, TV presenter Anita tells Cole Moreton how living her life trying to be 'everything to everyone' nearly broke her. And why now, enough is enough…
BRADFORD Literature Festival is returning to live venues, with a line-up that includes best-selling writer Caitlin Moran, TV presenter Anita Rani and former Great Britain rugby league captain Ellery Hanley. The festival was virtual last year, due to the pandemic, but is back from June 25 to July 4 with half the events in city centre venues and outdoor locations, and the other half online. Guests include Bradford crime writer AA Dhand, children's novelists Jacqueline Wilson and Michael Rosen and comedian Tez Ilyas. The Brontë Heritage Weekend returns with a walking tour taking of tribut...
Anita Rani: 'I want to bring warmth, humour and hope to Woman's Hour' Kate Kellaway © Provided by The Guardian Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The Observer Anita Rani, 43, is a journalist, broadcaster and media multitasker. Born in Bradford, she has made documentaries about India inspired by her family background, danced the samba on Strictly (she later hosted the show’s live tour) and been a regular, much-loved presenter on the BBC’s Countryfile. She has just joined Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, presenting the show on Fridays and Saturdays. How do you feel about your new ro...