As one of the oldest literature festivals in the country, LitFest has attracted a variety of audiences since 1978.
This year the theme of the event is 'exploring the past, creating the future with authors Cynthia Murphy and Frank Cottrell-Boyce among an impressive guest list.
All events in Litfest 2023 are free, whether in-person or online.
The Poetry Collaboration project this year is called “From Source to Sea” and celebrates the rivers of the region with the event led by Cumbrian author and poet Katie Hale.
Hear from organiser Dr Natalie Sorrell Charlesworth and Katie Hale in this edition of the podcast.
