Stratford-upon-Avon poetry festival, until August 19
Poets read their own work and actors read verse on different themes. Sunday evenings, across Stratford-upon-Avon (01789 204016; shakespeare.org.uk).
Alan Titchmarsh, July 16
The celebrity gardener signs copies of his autobiography Nobbut a Lad. Borders, Birstall, Yorkshire, 12.30pm (01924 474914; bordersstores.co.uk).
Carol Ann Duffy, July 18
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An evening of poetry and jazz, with the Mike Turner Jazz 4. Royal Northern College of Music, Oxford Road, Manchester, 7pm (0161 907 5555).
John Gray and A. C. Grayling, July 19
The author of Straw Dogs and Black Mass discusses controversies of religion and secularism with his fellow-philosopher, A. C. Grayling. ICA, The Mall, London, SW1, 7pm (020-7930 3647; ica.org.uk).
Peter Sallis, July 15
The voice of Wallace & Gromit talks about his autobiography Fading into the Limelightat the Winchester festival. The Guildhall, Winchester, 7.30pm (01962 857275; winchesterfestival.co.uk).
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