Friends of Clifton Centre and Library
JENNI MURRAY in conversation with Helen Taylor Dame Jenni Murray, broadcaster and writer, began her career on BBC Radio Bristol's Compass programme, then moved to Southampton's South Today, and finally broadcast with national TV and radio on Newsnight and the Today programme. For 33 years from 1987, she presented Woman's Hour, and now is a […]
CHRIS MULLIN; The Truth About The Birmingham Bombings The Birmingham bombings led to the biggest miscarriage of justice in British history and nearly 50 years on the ripples still spread outwards. Chris Mullin, whose campaign led to the overturning of the convictions, talks about the attempt by the West Midlands Police to force him to […]
TALKING LIBERTIES; A showcase of uplifting, liberating poetry from a diversity of voices hosted by BOB WALTON & SUE HILL Bristol is a city of amazing poetic talent and 'Talking Liberties' presents a brilliant showcase of some of the finest poets in town, featuring the wondrous work and words of Edson Burton, Stephen Lightbrown, Elizabeth […]
TOM SANDERSON; Digital Tools for Investigation Tom Sanderson, Deputy Director, Centre For Investigative Journalism 2-hour workshop with practical exercises Digital Tools for Investigation You don't need to be a journalist to make use of investigative tools. Whether you're trying to verify a claim you’ve read or heard, looking into a company before trusting them with […]
DOROTHY BYRNE; 'TRUST ME I AM NOT A POLITICIAN' with Chris Mullin Dorothy Byrne ex head of News and Current Affairs at Channel 4 in conversation with Chris Mullin ex MP and Government Minister. Continuing the theme of ‘truth’ at this year’s festival we are delighted to welcome Dorothy Byrne. Dorothy knows quite a bit […]
CLARE REDDAWAY - CLIFTON STORY WALK The Story Walk begins at Clifton Library. The walk is easy and mainly level. Running time approx 1hr 30 mins. Join Clare on a walk through Clifton. Listen to snippets of history and slices of fiction as you look at your streets with fresh new eyes. After the popularity […]
This event has been cancelled: GENTLEMEN OF FEW; an eclectic blend of indie/pop rock Gentlemen of Few, play an eclectic blend of indie/pop rock, fusing skilful vocal harmonies from their folk genre beginnings with 80’s guitar and synth sounds to create pop-rock songs that are truly unique. This translates to a live performance of raw […]
ROSALIND MORENA-PARRA Rosalind will bring a passionate fusion of Ladino, Latino, Tango & Spanish folk to Clifton Litfest. With her band she will sing original songs and covers from hispanic singers around the world. Singing primarily in Spanish but also in Ladino, which has its roots in the musical traditions of the Jewish communities of […]
CHRIS MULLIN; A Very British Coup Chris Mullin talks about his novels A Very British Coup and its sequel, The Friends of Harry Perkins. A Very British Coup was first published in published in the early 1980s and recently enjoyed a new lease of life with the rise of Jeremy Corbyn. It was made into […]
ROSIE PARKER; Only Hummingbirds Fly Backwards In ‘Only Hummingbirds Fly Backwards’, twins Ronnie and Jake have their lives dramatically changed following an accident that leaves Jake brain injured. With secrets from their past beginning to resurface and the strain on Ronnie's relationship with her sister-in-law and her own marriage, the novel is a celebration of […]