This page lists alterations to our 2024 programme after the printed version of our Brochure went to press.
Russell Watson – Encore – CANCELLED
Event cancelled. Due to circumstances beyond our control, Russell Watson will no longer be appearing at the Festival. We apologise for any disappointment. Ticket holders are being contacted.
Dharshini David – Environomics
Dharshini David, chief economics correspondent, BBC News (Environomics: How the Eco Revolution is Changing Your World), will now be appearing with Ed Conway, economics and data editor, Sky News (Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future) to explore the future of business – and our everyday lives – in a world of scarce mineral resources and the green economy at 1pm on Sunday 15 September at the Boston Room, George IV. Book Tickets Here
History of the Middle East
Nawal Al-Maghafi has had to withdraw as part of our panel but we’re delighted that Leila Sansour has agreed to step in Leila is an acclaimed Palestinian-British filmmaker best known for her two feature documentaries, Jeremy Hardy v. The Israeli Army and Open Bethlehem, both released across cinemas in the UK and shown respectively at the British parliament and the US congress. Boston Toom, 4pm Sunday 16 September at the Boston Room, George IV. Tickets Available Here.
Emma Curtis, Susie Lynes & Emily Freud: Thrillers with a Twist
Alice Clark-Platt is the new chair for our thrillers session on 14 September where three writers of psychological thrillers, Emma Curtis (The Commuter), Susie Lynes (The Split) and Emily Freud (Her Last Summer) discuss the twists and turns of their novels which touch on the darker side of domestic life. 6pm Saturday 14 September The Chiswick Cinema – Screen 2. Book Tickets Here
Witty Words – CANCELLED
We regret that due to circumstances beyond our control this event has been cancelled.
Criminally Bad TV – CANCELLED
We regret that due to circumstances beyond our control this event has been cancelled.
Diana Evans and Jacqueline Crooks – CANCELLED
We regret that due to circumstances beyond our control this event has been cancelled.
Relative Values – Michael & Rebecca Frayn – POSTPONED
Due to the unexpected timing of a back operation, Michael is no longer able to take part in the event on Tuesday 17 September.
We hope to reschedule at some point in November. We will let ticket bookers know a confirmed date as soon as we can and hope everyone will be happy to wait for a new date , but if you would like a refund, please email us at boxoffice@chiswickbookfestival.net .
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Bill Wyman in Conversation with Tony Palmer
The French Lieutenant’s Woman film screening with Michael Billington
How They Broke Britain – James O’Brien
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