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Welcome to our live coverage of The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2011. Here you'll find all the latest news, reviews, videos, pictures and updates from each day of the Festival.
Wednesday 19 October 2.05pm
Tell us what you thought of the Festival
If you came to the Literature Festival this year, we'd love to know what you think about the changes we made and the Festival generally so please take a few minutes to complete our short online survey.
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Sunday 16 October 10pm
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Journey's end...
This year's Literature Festival is at an end and we say goodbye to our sites at Montpellier Gardens and Imperial Square. A massive thank you from all the Team to everyone who helped make the Festival so special... If you came to an event this year, look out for our feedback survey for your chance to tell us about your journey at The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2011, coming your way very soon!
Sunday 16 October 6.45pm
Video: Ian Hislop
Private Eye editor Ian Hislop talks to us about his event this year, what he's been to see at the Festival, studying English literature at University and tells us about the last book he read. Watch the video here.
Sunday 16 October 4.43pm
Video: Roger McGough
One of the nation's best-loved poets, Roger McGough talks to us about his 2 events at this year's Festival, his memories of the Literature Festival, poetry in schools, his BBC Radio 4 programme Poetry Please and knowing his place in the Writer's Room. Watch the video here.
Sunday 16 October 12.34pm
There's still time to enjoy the Festival....
It's another stunning day in Cheltenham and we've got loads on offer at the Literature Festival... why not come down and see the National Geographic stand with it's selection of animals including owls, centipedes and very shortly MEERKATS! Come down and take a look...
Sunday 16 October 12.01pm
Video:Grace Dent
Columnist and author Grace Dent talks to us about appearing at The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, her love of TV and all things Twitter. Watch the video here.
Sunday 16 October 10.37am
Video: Mike Atherton
Former England cricket captain turned successful sports journalist and now Guest Festival Director , Mike Atherton talks to us about his two events at this year's Literature Festival and making the transition from sportsman to sports journalism. Watch the video here.
Sunday 16 October 10.29am
In the News: Gloucestershire Echo on L257 Ed Balls, Paul Mason & Will Hutton
The Gloucestershire Echo reviews the Money Talks event from Thursday evening featuring Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls, renowned economic thinker, Will Hutton and BBC Newsnight Editor Paul Mason discussing the issues dominating the financial world over the last 12 months. Read the review here
Sunday 16 October 9.58am
In the News: Arlene Phillips BBC Interview
The BBC's Nick Higham speaks to author and choreographer Arlene Phillips, live from the Festival and asks her whether it's possible to write a book about dance. Watch the video here
Sunday 16 October 9.50am
Golden Ticket Sunday
Head down to the Festival today and get access to over 20 events for 2 people with our £50 Golden Ticket! Find out more here
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Sunday 16 October 9.28am
Video: Witi Ihimaera
One of the most prominent Maori writers and Festival Writer-in-Residence this year, Witi Ihimaera talks to us about Writing a Good Plot...Watch the video here.
Review live updates from previous Festival days by clicking the links below...
Friday 7 October
Saturday 8 October
Sunday 9 October
Monday 10 October
Tuesday 11 October
Wednesday 12 October
Thursday 13 October
Friday 14 October
Saturday 15 October
Sunday 16 October
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