Celebrating Jilly Cooper
Sun 18 Oct · 19:00
The Times and Sunday Times Forum
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The event 'Celebrating Jilly Cooper' will take place on 18 October 2026 at The Times and Sunday Times Forum in Cheltenham. It features a discussion led by Gaby Huddart, focusing on the life and work of the renowned author Jilly Cooper, particularly her Rutshire Chronicles series and the screen adaptation of 'Rivals'. A panel of notable guests, including Caitlin Moran and Helen Fielding, will explore Cooper's legacy and impact on literature.
Gaby Huddart chairs a very special extended event, celebrating the life, work and enduring appeal of Jilly Cooper, with a special focus on the hit screen adaptation of Rivals. A stellar line-up includes Caitlin Moran , who's entire life was changed by Jilly, her literary agent Felicity Blunt , Rivals executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins , actor Katherine Parkinson , novelist and Bridget Jones creator Helen Fielding and Jilly’s daughter, Emily Tarrant . Together, they explore Cooper’s extraordinary legacy, the lasting appeal of the Rutshire novels and the journey from page to screen. A heartfelt tribute and joyous celebration of one of Britain’s most beloved authors. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
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Celebrating Jilly Cooper takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 19:00.
Celebrating Jilly Cooper is held at The Times and Sunday Times Forum in Cheltenham (The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
Tickets for Celebrating Jilly Cooper range from £20 to £23. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
The forecast for Celebrating Jilly Cooper is Partly cloudy · 9°C.
Tickets for Celebrating Jilly Cooper can be booked via cheltenhamfestivals.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The event 'Celebrating Jilly Cooper' will take place on 18 October 2026 at The Times and Sunday Times Forum in Cheltenham. It features a discussion led by Gaby Huddart, focusing on the life and work of the renowned author Jilly Cooper, particularly her Rutshire Chronicles series and the screen adaptation of 'Rivals'. A panel of notable guests, including Caitlin Moran and Helen Fielding, will explore Cooper's legacy and impact on literature.
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Gaby Huddart chairs a very special extended event, celebrating the life, work and enduring appeal of Jilly Cooper, with a special focus on the hit screen adaptation of Rivals. A stellar line-up includes Caitlin Moran , who's entire life was changed by Jilly, her literary agent Felicity Blunt , Rivals executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins , actor Katherine Parkinson , novelist and Bridget Jones creator Helen Fielding and Jilly’s daughter, Emily Tarrant . Together, they explore Cooper’s extraordinary legacy, the lasting appeal of the Rutshire novels and the journey from page to screen. A heartfelt tribute and joyous celebration of one of Britain’s most beloved authors. Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Literature Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
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WhereThe Times and Sunday Times Forum
The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Lansdown, Cheltenham
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Celebrating Jilly Cooper?
Celebrating Jilly Cooper takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Celebrating Jilly Cooper taking place?
Celebrating Jilly Cooper is held at The Times and Sunday Times Forum in Cheltenham (The Times and Sunday Times Forum, Montpellier Terrace , Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for Celebrating Jilly Cooper?
Tickets for Celebrating Jilly Cooper range from £20 to £23. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
What will the weather be like at Celebrating Jilly Cooper?
The forecast for Celebrating Jilly Cooper is Partly cloudy · 9°C.
How do I get tickets for Celebrating Jilly Cooper?
Tickets for Celebrating Jilly Cooper can be booked via cheltenhamfestivals.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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