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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall gives tips for traditional meals

9:42am Thursday 22nd October 2009

The fascination with celebrity chefs was still apparent as all generations gave up their Saturday afternoon to watch a passionate Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall talk about his most recent cookbook River Cottage Everyday.

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On a wave of nostalgia with Diane Quick

9:12am Thursday 22nd October 2009

The past was a distinct theme in the final week of the festival.

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Lempen Puppet Theatre delights young audience

9:01am Thursday 22nd October 2009

It could be said that the key to the success of Lempen Puppet Theatre is the humbling effect each of the mystical characters has on the audience.

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Big names delight bumper audiences at Ilkley Literature Festival

8:54am Thursday 15th October 2009

Themes of love, laughter, crime and politics have been at the heart of the second week of this year’s festival.

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Ilkley audience flocks to pay tribute to Booker Prize winner

8:55am Thursday 15th October 2009

Festival fans were among the first to congratulate this year’s winner of the Man Booker prize – Hilary Mantel.

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Law man's latest challenge is political

9:04am Thursday 15th October 2009

Michael Mansfield is used to fighting ‘difficult causes.’ Over the years he has represented a number of high-profile cases including the Bloody Sunday families, the Stephen Lawrence family and the Guildford Four to name but a few.

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Audience enthralled by crime writer

9:02am Thursday 15th October 2009

If you are a keen reader of crime novels then you are probably a fan of the Queen of Darkness – Val McDermid.

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