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Ian Botham

Sat 17 Oct · 21:00

The Times and Sunday Times Forum

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About This Event

He was the larger-than-life character on and off the pitch, fondly known as Beefy, and described by one of his first team captains as ‘a force of nature’. As he turns 70, one of England’s greatest sporting icons reflects on family, career and the defining moments that have shaped his life. Ian Botham shares stories of explosive rivalries, unforgettable victories and the experiences that have forged his remarkable legacy. Chaired by sports journalist Tom Fordyce . Ticket includes a copy of Seasons. RRP £22. 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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Ian Botham takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 21:00.

Ian Botham 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 Ian Botham range from £39 to £42. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.

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