Prue Leith, Mary Berry and Celia Imrie confirmed for Cheltenham Literature Fest

The Cheltenham Literature Festival 2026, believed to be the world's oldest literature festival dating back to 1949, has confirmed Dame Prue Leith, Dame Mary Berry, and Celia Imrie among its speakers. The event, running for 10 days in October under the banner of The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, will feature more than 500 events. Other confirmed names include 2025 Booker Prize winner David Szalay, Maggie O'Farrell, Helen Fielding, Richard Osman, and Russell T Davies.