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The author and host explains how SoccerAid has previously kept him away from the event, which had let him meet Worcester's Livi Sheldon, better known as Diamond from Gladiators!

The festival on the Herefordshire-Welsh border, at Hay-on-Wye, welcomes leading names from the worlds of art, literature, science, politics, music and comedy to listen, talk, debate and create.

Among the famous faces making appearances include Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner, Bonnie Tyler, Dame Judi Dench and Gary Lineker!

Also on the line-up is TV and radio host, alongside author Dermot O'Leary, bringing his book series 'Wings of Glory', featuring Royal Bird Force recruit Linus, and also Tojo the Nina Cat.

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