Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival

Alex Hakes has been speaking to Matthew Robson of the Amelia about the Literary Festival.

After making it's debut in 2022 the Tunbridge Wells Literary Festival returns from May 11th to 14th. West Kent Radio's Alex Hakes has been speaking to Matthew Robson from the Amelia about what people can expect to see and hear at this year's event. For further details you can visit https://theamelia.co.uk/tunbridge-wells-literary-festival/

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