Fri 28 Feb
Clare Mulley
Historian Clare Mulley talks to Julia Wheeler about the incredible story of the courageous resistance fighter Elżbieta Zawacka, also known as ‘Elizabeth Watson’ but more often as ‘Zo’ – the only woman to parachute from Britain to Nazi-German occupied Poland during the Second World War.
Jon Spurling
Set against a backdrop of economic recession, rampant hooliganism and suspect fashion, Go To War tells the story of how triumph and tragedy shaped English football during the 1980s. Jon will be talking to host Graham Symon.
Alison Steadman (Fri 28 Feb)
The much-loved Gavin and Stacey star talks to Julia Wheeler about her post-war working-class roots, varied acting career – from Abigail’s Party to Pride and Prejudice – and her former marriage to Mike Leigh. Expect it to be very funny, very feminist and very entertaining!
Poetry Slam
A 40-minute set from unmissable Scots spoken word performer Len Pennie, whose debut collection, Poyums, was an instant bestseller, combining her wit and distinctive voice with her fierce feminism. Len is followed by 10 poets battling it out with word play and top-notch performance to win the Slam cash prize. With host Angela Dye. Not to be missed!
Faversham Literary Festival CIC