The 2009 Oxford Literary festival is held at Christ Church College, Oxford between Sunday 29th March and Sunday 5th April.

Some of the highlights from the literary festival include

David Starkey on Henry: Virtuous Prince – Historian David Starkey takes the controversial view that the young Henry was a virtuous King and his descent into tyrany only began with Cardinal Wolsey’s rise to fame. – At Sheldonian Theatre Sun 4pm

Vince Cable MP – on the World Economic crisis and what it means – Town Hall Sun 7pm

Orwell vs Dickens – Who was the greatest writer. Chaired by Francine Stock Mon – 4pm Garden Marguee, Christ Church.

Creative Writing Programme at Corpus Christ, Jesus, and Pembroke college

Raymond Blanc – interviewed by Sue Wilkins – Tues Christ Church 7.30pm. Award winning chef gives insights on life and career.

Michael Collins – Secrets of the Vatican

Jeremy Paxman and Phillip Pullman at Sheldonian

Oxford Literary festival

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