Author and broadcaster
Gyles Brandreth discusses the remarkable story of A.A. Milne, and of the “bear of very little brain” who became a global phenomenon. Drawing on his friendship with Milne’s son, the real Christopher Robin, Brandreth will talk about his revealing and intimate portrait of the author and his family’s conflicted relationship with the iconic bear.
A cash bar will be available at this venue.
Books AvailableSigned copies of
Somewhere A Boy, A Bear by
Gyles BrandrethSigned copies of
Odd Boy Out by
Gyles BrandrethSigned copies of
A History of Britain in Just a Minute by
Gyles BrandrethThe Fleet Street Quarter Festival of Words 2026 is headline sponsored by Landsec & MYOAccessibility:
This venue is fully wheelchair accessible.
This venue is equipped with a hearing induction loop system.
Please let us know if you have any other accessibility or dietary concerns.
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