Cambridge Literary Festival
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One Off Events
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Zandra Rhodes
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David Nicholls
![Harriet Walter](https://www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Harriet-Walter-2-720x857.jpg)
Harriet Walter
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Alan Hollinghurst
![Michael Rosen](https://www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Michael-Rosen-2-720x857.jpg)
Michael Rosen
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Sayeeda Warsi
![Rupert Everett](https://www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/James-Baldwin-5-720x857.jpg)
Rupert Everett
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Laura Cumming
![Mackenzie Crook (1)](https://www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Mackenzie-Crook-1-720x857.jpg)
Mackenzie Crook
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Tim Spector
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Led By Donkeys
Winter Festival now on CLF Player
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We share a love of books, writing and reading. We have joined forces with eight other UK festivals to share a message on our mission and purpose, and to call for increased support
If you would like to support the festival you can do so by going to our Donate page or Contacting Us to offer your support.
Thank you
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