THERE is a timely talk – pun intended – at this year’s Bridport Literary Festival (running from 3rd to 9th November) by former prison governor Ian Acheson. With Britain’s failing prison system hitting the headlines again and again, Acheson’s experiences as a Home Office official with expertise in security, safety and reform, should be fascinating….
SHERBORNE International Film Festival, over the weekend 17th to 20th October, takes film-goers on an adventurous and exciting journey from Korea to Colombia, via Japan, China and France. The programme includes rarities and favourites and opens on Thursday evening with the spectacular 2002 Chinese historical drama Hero, at the festival venue, the Powell Theatre in…
THE Netflix hit Bridgerton had viewers round the world hooked on the roller-coaster love affair of beautiful Daphne Bridgerton and her dashing Duke. Many of the scenes were filmed in Bath, and this year’s Bath Festivals will include a walking tour of the locations. The Regency romp was a storming success with more than 82…