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TOPCWF26 Are Spies Heroes Any More?

Old Swan Hotel, HarrogateSaturday 25. July 2026 4:30pmFrom £5
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From glamorous Cold War operatives to flawed modern insiders, the spy hero has changed dramatically.

From glamorous Cold War operatives to flawed modern insiders, the spy hero has changed dramatically.

Mick Herron and David McCloskey discuss how and why espionage fiction has shifted from swagger to doubt, failure and complexity.

Interviewed by Lisa Howells.Swift Half events are intended for those already on site; if you book a Swift Half ticket only, you will need to purchase a Site Pass.Each Swift Half event runs for approximately 25-30 minutes.

A limited number of benches are available on a first come, first served basis, otherwise the event is standing.Kindly sponsored by T&R Theakston.

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Swan Road, HG1 2SR Harrogate

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