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‘THE first female MI5 chief and two former home secretaries will appear at this year’s Henley Literary Festival, it was announced this week. Dame Stella Rimington will make a rare festival appearance following the publication of her latest Liz Carlyle spy novel The Geneva Trap as well as reflecting on her long career at MI5, which culminated in her appointment …

With events covering everything from the 14th Century to the 1960s, including the woman behind this year’s discovery of Richard the Third’s skeleton, this autumn’s Henley Literary Festival is a must-attend event for anyone interested in history.   BBC presenter Dan Snow has now been confirmed to appear at the festival on Friday October 4th, the same day as his veteran …

TELEVISION presenter Dan Snow is to appear at this year’s Henley Literary Festival. He will be discussing Battle Castle, his Discovery Channel series about the military engineering behind the most formidable strongholds in the medieval world. His father, the veteran broadcaster Peter Snow, will be speaking at the festival on the same day about the 1814 British invasion of Washington. …

Ann Widdecombe is the latest big name confirmed for this year’s Henley Literary Festival – where she will be discussing her long-awaited autobiography. Perhaps the only Conservative MP to be described as a ‘national living treasure’ by The Guardian, Ann will be heading to the festival on October 2nd, direct from her party’s autumn conference. In addition to her two …

The first names for Henley Literary Festival have been announced with MP Ann Widdecombe fronting a stellar line-up. The Conservative MP will be talking about her autobiography in which she writes about MPs’ expenses, the coalition and her time on Strictly Come Dancing. Ann will be arriving at the festival, which runs from September 30 to October 6, straight from …

LORD HATTERSLEY and broadcaster Peter Snow are among the first names confirmed for this year’s Henley Literary Festival. The former deputy leader of the Labour Party will be discussing his new book about the Devonshires following the sold-out appearance by the current Duchess at the festival in 2010. Snow will be talking about his new book on the 1814 British …

The Henley Literary Festival has announced the first 10 authors for this year’s festival, which takes place from 30th September to 6th October, including Peter Snow, Roy Hattersley and Giles Coren. Peter Snow, the veteran broadcaster long associated with the election night swingometer, and Lord Hattersley, the former Labour Party Deputy Leader, both make returns to the festival to discuss …

The Henley Literary Festival is looking for a Ticket Sales Representative Job period Three-month role commencing 8th July 2013 Hours Part-time – 10am-2pm four days per week, with possibility of additional hours during busier periods and then full-time during festival week (30th September – 6th October). Number of posts One Remuneration £7.50/hour Job description Henley Literary Festival has established itself …

Henley Literary Festival is looking for its 2013 intern, from the week commencing 1st July 2013 until 11th October 2013 Full-time/Part-time Part-time – 3 days per week, then full-time during festival week (30th September – 6th October) Number of posts One Remuneration Expenses – up to £10 per day for travel and £5 per day for lunch Job description Henley …