BBC4 17th July 9pm – Bought With Love
Helen Rosslyn’s new series on The Secret History of British Art Collections will be shown on BBC4 from 17th July at 9pm – not to be missed! Read more
Exclusive interview with Dave Allan from Pike & Shot
An exclusive interview with Dave Allan, managing director of Pike and Shot events as he discusses with Xander Drury the Living History elements of CVHF13 and shares the secrets behind its incredible popularity and success.
Plus clips from the brilliant CVHF Air Show.
Camera: John E Fry
Photos from Histrionics: The Brand New History Panel Show
It is already becoming something of a tradition for the Festival to lay on something slightly lighter-hearted on the Friday evening, and so this year CVHF came up with something entirely new: a brand new history quiz show, combining deep historical knowledge with razor-sharp wit.
With panellists Ian Hislop, Neil Oliver, Dan Snow and Natalie Haynes locking horns under the watchful eyes of Charlie Higson as chair, here are some of the best photos courtesy of John E Fry from one of the more outrageous and irreverence events of the Festival.
Exclusive interview with Rupert Everett and Sir Tom Stoppard
An exclusive interview with the award-winning actor Rupert Everett alongside the award-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard talking Oscar Wilde with Xander Drury on the last day of CVHF13.
A rare chance to see these two legends of the stage together – not to be missed!
Camera: John E Fry
Exclusive interview with Ian Hislop
An exclusive interview with Ian Hislop at CVHF13, discussing with Xander Drury his fascination with Britain’s ‘Stiff Upper Lip’, his 23 years on ‘Have I Got News For You’ and his take on Boris Johnson’s unstoppable rise.
Camera: John E Fry
Ian Hislop at CVHF13
Exclusive interview with Neil Oliver
An exclusive interview with Scottish historian Neil Oliver at CVHF13, discussing his latest book on the Vikings, the appeal of Scottish history and his stance on Scottish independence.
Camera: John E Fry
Interviewer: Xander Drury
Exclusive interview with Michael Wood
An exclusive interview with eminent historian Michael Wood from Day Five of CVHF13, considering with Xander Drury the secrets behind his glittering career in broadcasting.
Camera: John E Fry
Michael Wood speaking at CVHF13
RAFFLE WINNER
We are delighted to announce that Mr and Mrs Blackman from Wilton won the raffle prize of a great selection of books signed by our speakers. Congratulations!
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH BORIS JOHNSON
Exclusively for the CVHF website, Mayor of London Boris Johnson afforded some time ahead of his talk at Chalke Valley History Festival 2013 discussing with Xander Drury the importance of Ancient History and all things London.
Camera: John E Fry
CVHF13 Day Five Photos
Here are the best of the photos from Day Five of CVHF13 provided by the superb John Fry. Speakers included Ian Hislop, Charlie Higson and Michael Wood
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