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Wendy Cope talks about her new book, Life, Love and The Archers, at the prestigious Oldie literary lunch at Simpson’s in the Strand.

Terry Waites talks about his new book, The Voyage of the Golden Handshake, at the prestigious Oldie literary lunch at Simpson’s in the Strand.

Andy McNab talks about his new book, State of Emergency, at the prestigious Oldie literary lunch at Simpson’s in the Strand.

Travel writer and historian Anthony Sattin takes a look at the awkward young man who became the legendary Lawrence of Arabia, at the prestigious Oldie literary lunch at Simpson’s in the Strand.

Historian Lady Antonia Fraser discusses her memoir My History with broadcaster Mark Lawson, at the prestigious Oldie literary lunch at Simpson’s in the Strand.

Historian Andrew Roberts attempts to redeem that much maligned figure, Napoleon - and insists he wasn't really that short...

Sara Wheeler, author of Terra Incognita and biographies of Denys Finch-Hatton and Apsley Cherry-Garrard, talks about O, My America at the prestigious Oldie literary lunch at Simpson’s in the Strand.

Christopher Simon Sykes delves into the man behind the paint in the second volume of his biography of David Hockney at the prestigious Oldie literary lunch at Simpson’s in the Strand.

The 13th Baillie Gifford Oldie of the Year Awards was held at Simpsons-in-the-Strand on Tuesday 3rd February 2015.

Valerie Grove steps in for Lynn Barber, five-time British Press Award winner and interviewer extraordinaire, to talk about Barber's new book, Curious Career, at the Oldie Literary Lunches at Simpson's-in-the-Strand.