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Frank Cottrell-Boyce: A British Childhood

Mon 17 Aug · 11:00

Greenock Central Library

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce will speak at the Greenock Central Library as part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival. The talk examines the subject of British childhood and is scheduled for August 17th, 2026. Admission to this session is free.

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce: A British Childhood takes place on Monday, 17 August 2026 at 11:00.

Frank Cottrell-Boyce: A British Childhood is held at Greenock Central Library in Glasgow (Wallace Place, Greenock, PA15 1JB).

Entry to Frank Cottrell-Boyce: A British Childhood is free.

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce: A British Childhood

📅 Monday, 17 August 2026🕖 11:00📍 Greenock Central Library💰 Free Entry

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce is a British screenwriter, novelist and occasional actor, known for his children's fiction and for his collaborations with film director Michael Winterbottom. He has achieved fame as the writer for the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony and for sequels to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car, a children's classic by Ian Fleming.

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Greenock Central Library

Wallace Place, Greenock, PA15 1JB

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When is Frank Cottrell-Boyce: A British Childhood?

Frank Cottrell-Boyce: A British Childhood takes place on Monday, 17 August 2026 at 11:00.

Where is Frank Cottrell-Boyce: A British Childhood taking place?

Frank Cottrell-Boyce: A British Childhood is held at Greenock Central Library in Glasgow (Wallace Place, Greenock, PA15 1JB).

How much are tickets for Frank Cottrell-Boyce: A British Childhood?

Entry to Frank Cottrell-Boyce: A British Childhood is free.

Who is performing at Frank Cottrell-Boyce: A British Childhood?

Frank Cottrell-Boyce is performing at Frank Cottrell-Boyce: A British Childhood.

How do I get tickets for Frank Cottrell-Boyce: A British Childhood?

Tickets for Frank Cottrell-Boyce: A British Childhood can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.