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Literary talks in Knightsbridge

What's next at Kent House?

We're delighted to announce our forthcoming events.

Our line up of authors includes ALASTAIR CAMPBELL,

MARY PORTAS, ERROLLYN WALLEN, JULIA BRADBURY

and JONATHON PORRITT... read on for more details.

Series 3

Tuesday 3 March 2026

Alastair Campbell

The writer, political strategist and podcaster (The Rest Is Politics) joins us

to talk about his extraordinary career

in politics and his new book

Alastair Campbell Talks Politics

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Wednesday 18 March 2026

Mary Portas

The businesswoman known variously

as Britain's 'Queen of Shops' and

'Queen of Frocks' talks about her

time revitalising the department store, Harvey Nichols.

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Tuesday 5 May 2026

Errollyn Wallen

Errollyn Wallen CBE is a multi award-winning Belize-born British composer, appointed Master of the King’s Music in 2024 and President of the Royal Society of Musicians in January this year.

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Wednesday 3 June 2026

Julia Bradbury

Best known as a host of Countryfile

and Britain's Best Walks, Julia's recent book Hack Yourself Healthy

uncovers the ultimate health and wellness hacks.

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Tuesday 30 June 2026

Jonathon Porritt

Sir Jonathon Porritt is an environmentalist and writer known for his advocacy of The Green Party who believes that it's not too late to avoid climate breakdown.

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Series 3 - Past Events

HELD 5 November 2025

Boris Johnson

A larger than life figure, untrammeled by the usual rules of politics, few would argue that former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is anything other than an absolute one off.

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HELD 22 October 2025

Elif Shafak

The best-selling author, known for her poetic literary style and sumptuous story telling discussed her latest novel which is centred around three characters living on the banks of the Rivers Thames and Tigris.

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