Gyles Brandreth: AA Milne, Winnie the Pooh, and Fleet Street

Author and broadcasterGyles Brandreth discusses the remarkable story of A.A. Milne, and of the bear of very little brain who became a global phenomenon. Drawing on his friendship with Milnes son, the real Christopher Robin, Brandreth will talk about his revealing and intimate portrait of the author and his familys conflicted relationship with the iconic bear.A cash bar will be available at this venue.Books Available
Signed copies of Somewhere A Boy, A Bear byGyles Brandreth
Signed copies of Odd Boy Out by Gyles Brandreth
Signed copies of A History of Britain in Just a Minute byGyles BrandrethThe Fleet Street Quarter Festival of Words 2026 is headline sponsored by Landsec & MYOAccessibility:
This venue is fully wheelchair accessible.
This venue is equipped with a hearing induction loop system.
Please let us know if you have any other accessibility or dietary concerns.About Fleet Street Quarter:
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