2020 playback Welcome to the Festival Alan Titchmarsh, Patron and long time supporter October 9, 2020 6:45 pm The Hunting of the Snark (An Agony in Eight Fits) Jeremy Irons October 9, 2020 7:00 pm Jeremy Irons reminisces about his childhood on the island an reads Lewis Carroll's poem "The Hunting of the Snark (an Agony in Eight Fits)" Wild Thing: The Short, Spellbinding Life of Jimi Hendrix Philip Norman October 10, 2020 10:00 am Wild Thing brings together the splendour and sadness of musical genius and showman Jimi Hendrix's brief life. CLICK WILD THING TO PURCHASE The American Duchess Anna Pasternak October 10, 2020 11:00 am In this intimate retelling of the love story of Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII, Anna Pasternak tells how twisted gossip and public distrust has always haunted women who dare to fall for an Eng... Running Free Sir Robin Knox-Johnston October 10, 2020 12:00 pm Adventurer and record-breaking sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnston discusses his extraordinary life. The first man ever to complete a single-handed, non-stop circumnavigation of the world, Knox-Johnsto... About the digital festival and the history of the Literary Festival The Patrons, Trustees and Supporters of IWLF October 10, 2020 1:00 pm Trustees and supporters talk about the background to the festival how it is run by volunteers. A Flight over Northwood House October 10, 2020 1:30 pm A reminder of our wonderful festival venue Northwood House. IWLF Schools programme Mark Waldron, Head of Ryde School October 10, 2020 1:45 pm Local extremely talented Thomas Luke has provided a soundtrack for this session. White King: The Tragedy of Charles I Leanda de Lisle October 10, 2020 2:00 pm Leanda de Lisle looks at the myths and the tragedy, an epic story of glamour, strong women, populist politicians, war and religious terror that surround Charles I. CLICK WHITE KING TO PURCHASE Resolution: Two Brothers, a Nation in Crisis David Rutland and Emma Ellis October 10, 2020 3:00 pm Based upon the detailed archives held at Belvoir Castle, and drawing on a wealth of primary research, Resolution charts the lives and fortunes of two eighteenth-century aristocratic brothers – Char... She-Merchants, Buccaneers and Gentlewomen: British Women in India Katie Hickman October 10, 2020 4:00 pm Katie Hickman reveals the life and times of hundreds of women who make their way across the sea to India from the very early seventeenth century, and changed history. CLICK SHE-MERCHANTS, BUCCANEE... Interview with local MP Bob Seely October 10, 2020 6:00 pm Bob talks about the Isle of Wight Literary Festival and current issues affecting the Isle of Wight. An Illustrated Life Nicholas Allan October 11, 2020 10:00 am Award winning children’s author/illustrator Nicholas Allan talks about his life; reads from his well-known books and performs magic tricks! CLICK FATHER CHRISTMAS NEEDS A WEE OR PICASSO’S TROUSERS... The Beatles Lyrics: The Unseen Story Behind Their Lyrics Hunter Davies October 11, 2020 11:00 am Hunter Davies shares the engaging stories behind the lyrics of The Beatles’ songs. Click The Beatles Book to purchase. Marigolds, Myrtle and Moles: A Gardener's Bedside Book Alan Titchmarsh October 11, 2020 12:00 pm Alan Titchmarsh shares his reflections on the benefits of gardening and reads poems from his latest book. Click Marigolds, Myrtle and Moles to purchase. Taming The Four Horsemen: Radical solutions to Pandemics, War, Famine and the Death of the Planet Robin Hanbury-Tenison October 11, 2020 2:00 pm Robin Hanbury-Tenison shares his radical solutions for the challenges facing us today. He makes a persuasive case for transformational change. Click Taming the Four Horsemen to purchase. Mum and Dad Joanna Trollope October 11, 2020 3:00 pm Best selling author Jonna Trollope talks about her latest book. Red Funnel - Festival title sponsor Fran Collins, CEO October 11, 2020 3:30 pm Marconi on the Isle of Wight Tim Wander October 11, 2020 4:00 pm Tim explores Italian inventor Gugliemo Marconi's early work on the Isle of Wight from 1897. Click Marconi On the Isle of Wight to purchase. Write on Wight Various Isle of Wight Authors October 11, 2020 5:00 pm Local authors have sent us videos telling us about their work and where they draw inspiration on the Isle of Wight.
