Continuing our showcasing of great British literature festivals is a video recorded on 8 October 2016 at Cheltenham Literature Festival and featuring the inimitable Sebastian Faulks.
The Cheltenham Literature Festival is one of 25 showcased organisations with the International Literature Showcase – you can take a look at their profile here.
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