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SUMMARY:John Sweeney – The Real Nigel Farage
DESCRIPTION:Nigel Farage is arguably the most consequential British politician of our age\, and on current polling he is set to become the UK prime minister after the next general election. But aspects of his life story remain shrouded in mystery. Who is the real Nigel Farage\, and does he possess the qualities to lead the country at a time of domestic turmoil and international peril? Based on interviews and reporting in the UK and across Europe by the fearless John Sweeney\, The Real Nigel Farage will be published just ahead of the 2026 autumn party conference season as battlelines are drawn for the next election and thecontest to lead the Right intensifies. \n\n\n\nJohn Sweeney is the Reform UK correspondent of The Nerve. As a reporter\, first for the Observer and then for the BBC\, he has covered wars in around 100 countries and has been undercover in the dangerzones of Chechnya\, North Korea and Zimbabwe. The author of 16 books\, including the Sunday Times bestseller The Killer in the Kremlin\, he has challenged both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin face-to-face. \n\n\n\nTickets £16.00 (£12.00 Students)
URL:https://dorchesterliteraryfestival.com/event/john-sweeney-the-real-nigel-farage/
LOCATION:The Dorford Centre\, 2 Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult
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SUMMARY:Simon Jenkins – A Short History of America: From Tea Party to Trump
DESCRIPTION:In 2026 the United States of America will celebrate its 250th birthday. How did this vast land\, long inhabited by diverse indigenous cultures\, come to be dominated by English speakers? How has it grappled with the stark contradictions between its ideals of liberty and the grim reality of its ongoingracial divide? This extraordinary collection of fifty distinct states has weathered immense – and recent – challenges\, including a Civil War that was still raging as the first London Underground station opened. And yet the democratic project of the Founding Fathers continues to endure. How did this melting pot of peoples and ideas not only survive but rise to dominate global politics\, commerce\, culture and warfare? What insights does this rich history offer about an increasingly divided yet\, in many ways\, still thriving nation – and the world that moves to its rhythm? \n\n\n\nA Short History of America is rich with vivid characters – from arrogant conquistadors and idealistic revolutionaries to imperial presidents – and the most foundational and formative events\, from Colombus’ arrival and the Declaration of Independence\, right through to the War on Terror and a former president facing criminal charges. This is a gripping must-read\, based in part on years of close observation\, for anyone seeking to understand our world today.Simon Jenkins is author of the bestselling A Short History of England\, A Short History of Europe\, Britain’s 100 Best Railway Stations\, England’s Thousand Best Churches and England’s Thousand Best Houses. He is a former Editor of the Evening Standard and The Times\, and columnist for the Guardian. \n\n\n\nTickets £16.00 (£12.00 Students)
URL:https://dorchesterliteraryfestival.com/event/simon-jenkins-a-short-history-of-america-from-tea-party-to-trump/
LOCATION:The Dorford Centre\, 2 Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT1 1RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult
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SUMMARY:Alison Steadman – Out of Character: A Memoir
DESCRIPTION:The first memoir from the national treasure\, critically acclaimed actress and much-loved Gavin &Stacey star. Candice Marie in Nuts in May\, Beverly in Abigail’s Party\, Mrs Bennet in Pride and Prejudice\, Betty in Fat Friends\, Sue in Here We Go and Pamela in Gavin & Stacey: Just a few of the beloved\, iconic characters brought to life by the magnificent Alison Steadman. \n\n\n\nGrowing up in post-war\, working-class Liverpool\, the young Alison – ever the entertainer – would address the world from the stage of her bedroom window\, until she got a taste for performing in front of an actual audience at her progressive 1960s drama school. By the time she left\, her mind was made up: she was going to be an actress! If only she could conquer the onstage giggling … \n\n\n\nAlways pushing boundaries – reclining naked on a sofa in her first role\, embracing groundbreaking female characters from day one – Alison has deservedly found acclaim and recognition\, succeeding inher TV and theatre career while juggling family life – a difficult feat for any working mother\, but particularly for an actress in the twentieth century. From the nervy Mrs Bennet to the robo-dancing Pam-el-aah\, Alison has proved herself again and again to be a comedy genius. Here\, with her distinctive warmth and humour\, she vividly recalls all the must- read moments of a life spent in and out of character. \n\n\n\nAlison Steadman is one of the best-loved English actresses. She has achieved recognition across television\, film and stage. She has won an Olivier\, a National Society of Film Critic Award\, and has been nominated for two BAFTAs. She lives in London with her partner Michael and is a keen birdwatcher and patron for the RSPB. Alison was awarded an OBE in 2000. \n\n\n\nTickets £16.00 (£12.00 Students)
URL:https://dorchesterliteraryfestival.com/event/alison-steadman-out-of-character-a-memoir/
LOCATION:The Dorford Centre\, 2 Bridport Road\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT1 1RR\, United Kingdom
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