Frinton Literary Festival's October 2025 stars announced

Celia Imrie and Greta Scacchi will appear at Frinton Literary Festival <i>(Image: Frinton Summer Theatre)</i>
Celia Imrie and Greta Scacchi will appear at Frinton Literary Festival (Image: Frinton Summer Theatre)
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FRINTON Literary Festival has announced more dates and stars for its October programme.

Actors Celia Imrie and Greta Scacchi, along with crime writer Peter Guttridge, are among the highlights.

Celia Imrie's afternoon tea event sold out quickly, but she has added an extra morning session on Sunday, October 26.

Fidelis Morgan will join Celia Imrie at the festival(Image: Frinton Summer Theatre)

She will be joined by Fidelis Morgan to discuss her novel, Orphans of the Storm, and their wartime tale, Meet Me at Rainbow Corner.

The event will include a special brunch menu from 19 to Go.

On Monday, October 20, Greta Scacchi will discuss her career in film, television, and theatre.

The evening will include themed cocktails inspired by her films.

Aspiring writers can attend a crime writing masterclass with Peter Guttridge on Sunday, October 19.

The workshop will cover plotting, character-building, and creating suspense.

Crime writer Peter Guttridge will appear at the festival(Image: Frinton Summer Theatre)

The festival programme also includes a crime and wine evening with Charlie Higson, a dinner with Iain Dale, and a literary lunch with Lisa Jewell.

Charlie Higson will discuss his experience as the author of six official James Bond novels.

Iain Dale will engage in a political discussion with James Max, marking the 100th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth.

Lisa Jewell will introduce her latest psychological thriller at the Philomena Dwyer Literary Lunch.

Nature writer John Wright will also appear at the festival, offering an evening on wild food and treasures from Britain’s landscapes.

Tickets for the festival are already selling fast.

For more information and booking details, visit www.frintonliteraryfestival.co.uk, Caxtons Books, or call 01255 851505.

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