Wednesday At The Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival
The full programme of events for this year’s Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival kicks off today.
Here’s a guide to what talks and events are taking place today, Wednesday 11th November:
The broadcaster John Suchet will deliver a talk titled ‘A Lifetime in TV News’ at The Gibraltar Garrison Library from 14:00 – 15:00.
Mr Suchet, according to the organisers, will tell those lucky to get tickets of the dangers, and the thrill, of reporting from some of the world’s worst trouble spots.
“He has interviewed Presidents, Prime Ministers, Oscar-winning actors, Olympic gold medalists, billionaires, down and outs, the unemployed, and a prisoner on death row in Florida. He then presented News at Ten, and the whole range of ITN bulletins. You will gasp at some of his hair-raising stories, and laugh at the pitfalls and calamities of live TV news.”
Author Joanne Harris will also be at The Gibraltar Garrison Library, between 16:00 to 17:00. She will be interviewed by former Chronicle Editor Dominique Searle
“International bestselling author and beloved storyteller Joanne Harris returns with Sleepers in the Snow, a captivating collection of winter tales filled with magic, mystery and imagination. Blending folklore, fantasy and her trademark lyrical prose, Harris invites readers into enchanting worlds where the extraordinary lies just beneath the surface. Join her for a fascinating conversation about storytelling, myth, and the inspiration behind this richly atmospheric collection.”
Popping across town to Grand Battery House at 18:00, Lord Charles Moore & Kate Ehrman will take part in a Theatrical Performance followed by Q&A with Dr Harry Brunjes
“In the final volume of his acclaimed authorised biography of Margaret Thatcher, Lord Charles Moore examines the dramatic closing years of her premiership, her fall from power, and the enduring legacy she left behind. Drawing on unparalleled access to Thatcher’s personal papers and closest confidants, Moore explores the events that helped shape modern Britain, from the end of the Cold War to the growing debates surrounding Europe.
“The event will also include a theatrical performance featuring a semi-dramatisation of Margaret Thatcher’s final three days in office, followed by a Q&A with Dr Harry Brunjes.
“Join Lord Moore and Kate Ehrman, who assisted in the research and preparation of all three volumes of Margaret Thatcher’s authorised biographies, for a compelling discussion on one of the twentieth century’s most influential and controversial political figures. Together, they will reflect on Thatcher’s leadership, the circumstances surrounding her departure from office, and her lasting impact on Britain and the wider world.”
