Susie Dent and Robert Peston
Fri 16 Oct · 18:30
Cheltenham Town Hall
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Susie Dent and Robert Peston will discuss their new thrillers and the crossover between lexicography and political journalism. The event is set for 16 October 2026 at Cheltenham Town Hall. Tickets will cost £19 and £16.
What happens when a lexicographer and a political journalist turn to fiction? Susie Dent and Robert Peston discuss their gripping new thrillers. From cryptic murders and runic clues in Oxford to a deadly conspiracy involving the Prime Minister, discover how two of Britain’s best-known broadcasters turn real-world expertise into page-turning fiction. Chaired by Tim Hubbard . There will be a book signing after this event. 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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Frequently asked questions
Susie Dent and Robert Peston takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 18:30.
Susie Dent and Robert Peston is held at Cheltenham Town Hall in Cheltenham (The Cunard Stage, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Sandford, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL50 1QA, United Kingdom).
Tickets for Susie Dent and Robert Peston range from £16 to £19. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
The forecast for Susie Dent and Robert Peston is Partly cloudy · 12°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Cheltenham Town Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Susie Dent and Robert Peston 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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Susie Dent and Robert Peston will discuss their new thrillers and the crossover between lexicography and political journalism. The event is set for 16 October 2026 at Cheltenham Town Hall. Tickets will cost £19 and £16.
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What happens when a lexicographer and a political journalist turn to fiction? Susie Dent and Robert Peston discuss their gripping new thrillers. From cryptic murders and runic clues in Oxford to a deadly conspiracy involving the Prime Minister, discover how two of Britain’s best-known broadcasters turn real-world expertise into page-turning fiction. Chaired by Tim Hubbard . There will be a book signing after this event. 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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Hotels within walking distance of Cheltenham Town Hall. Searching near The Cunard Stage, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Sandford, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL50 1QA, United Kingdom; check-in Friday, 16 October 2026.
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WhereCheltenham Town Hall
The Cunard Stage, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Sandford, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL50 1QA, United Kingdom
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When is Susie Dent and Robert Peston?
Susie Dent and Robert Peston takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 18:30.
Where is Susie Dent and Robert Peston taking place?
Susie Dent and Robert Peston is held at Cheltenham Town Hall in Cheltenham (The Cunard Stage, Cheltenham Town Hall, Imperial Square, Sandford, Montpellier, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL50 1QA, United Kingdom).
How much are tickets for Susie Dent and Robert Peston?
Tickets for Susie Dent and Robert Peston range from £16 to £19. Live prices and availability are shown on cheltenhamfestivals.org.
What will the weather be like at Susie Dent and Robert Peston?
The forecast for Susie Dent and Robert Peston is Partly cloudy · 12°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Susie Dent and Robert Peston?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Cheltenham Town Hall can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Susie Dent and Robert Peston?
Tickets for Susie Dent and Robert Peston 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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