Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival presents:

Yorkshire Life Literary Lunch with Sophie Raworth

Thursday 22 October 2026

Starts: 12:00pm

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

Tickets £ 48.00

Friends Presale

Join acclaimed broadcaster and journalist Sophie Raworth as she discusses her inspiring memoir, Running on Air.

Best known for presenting some of the nation’s biggest news stories, Sophie reflects on a life lived at full pace – from the pressures of live television to the challenges and rewards of endurance running. Honest, engaging and uplifting, this is a story about resilience, determination and discovering strength in unexpected places.

Ticket includes a welcome drink and two-course lunch, followed by tea or coffee with petits fours.

Find out more about the book here.

This event is in partnership with Yorkshire Life Magazine.

Kindly sponsored by Raworths Solicitors.

Friends Presale

Sophie Raworth is a BBC journalist and broadcaster who presents BBC One’s flagship Six and Ten evening news bulletins. She joined the BBC as a trainee almost 35 years ago. Sophie lives in London with her husband and 3 children. Running on Air is her first book.

Access

If you or anyone in your party has any access requirements, or need specific Wheelchair space please call our box office on 01423 562303 who will be able to advise you about the best seats for your needs and any concessions not available online.

You can find more accessibility information and join our access scheme here.

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