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Literary Lunches

Next Lunch: SOLD OUT! Come to The Oldie Literary Lunch on 6th October – William Cook, Madeline Smith, Robert Harris

 Next Lunch: SOLD OUT! Come to The Oldie Literary Lunch on 6th October – William Cook, Madeline Smith, Robert Harris Info and Bookings

Booking Information:

HOW TO BOOK TICKETS: email Katherine at reservations@theoldie.co.uk or call 01225 427 311

£85 for a three-course lunch, including wine or soft drinks. Vegetarian options available on advance request

At The National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2HE

  • Meet the speakers at 12 noon;
  • lunch at 1pm;
  • three authors speak at 2.30pm

DATES FOR THE NEXT LUNCHES ARE: 6th Oct, 10th Nov, 24th Nov and 15th Dec


Upcoming Lunches

Come to The Oldie Southern Rhône Lunch at Boisdale in Belgravia – Tuesday, 13th October
Literary Lunches

Come to The Oldie Southern Rhône Lunch at Boisdale in Belgravia – Tuesday, 13th October

and do have a drink at the Negroni Bar from 12pm

 Info and Bookings
SOLD OUT! Come to The Oldie Literary Lunch on 10th November – Harry Bucknall, Hunter Davies and David Kynaston
Literary Lunches

SOLD OUT! Come to The Oldie Literary Lunch on 10th November – Harry Bucknall, Hunter Davies and David Kynaston

Come to The Oldie Literary Lunch on 10th November – Harry Bucknall, Hunter Davies and David Kynaston Info and Bookings
Come to The Oldie Literary Lunch on 24th November - Roger Lewis, Andrew Roberts, Sister Teresa
Literary Lunches

Come to The Oldie Literary Lunch on 24th November - Roger Lewis, Andrew Roberts, Sister Teresa

Come to The Oldie Literary Lunch on 24th November - Roger Lewis, Andrew Roberts, Sister Teresa Info and Bookings
Recordings

Recordings and footage from our previous lunches now available

The Oldie Literary Lunch Recording - Matthew Sweet on The Great Dictator: A Life of Barbara Cartland
Recordings

The Oldie Literary Lunch Recording - Matthew Sweet on The Great Dictator: A Life of Barbara Cartland

Matthew Sweet speaking about his new book, The Great Dictator: A Life of Barbara Cartland, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on September 8th 2026.

This week's podcast is kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford, Actual Investors, who take a long-term approach to investing in exceptional companies.

The Oldie Literary Lunch Recording - Mary Beard on Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old

The Oldie Literary Lunch Recording - Mary Beard on Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old

Mary Beard speaking about his new book, Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on September 8th 2026.

This week's podcast is kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford, Actual Investors, who take a long-term approach to investing in exceptional companies.
The Oldie Literary Lunch Recording - Julian Lloyd Webber on Bows and Arrows: The Autobiography

The Oldie Literary Lunch Recording - Julian Lloyd Webber on Bows and Arrows: The Autobiography

Julian Lloyd-Webber speaking about his new book, Bows and Arrows: The Autobiography, at the Oldie Literary Lunch, held at London’s National Liberal Club, on September 8th 2026.

This week's podcast is kindly sponsored by Baillie Gifford, Actual Investors, who take a long-term approach to investing in exceptional companies.

The Oldie Literary Lunch Recording – 16th June, 2026 – Andrew Graham-Dixon talked about his new book, Vermeer– A Life Lost and Found

The Oldie Literary Lunch Recording – 16th June, 2026 – Andrew Graham-Dixon talked about his new book, Vermeer– A Life Lost and Found

Sponsored by Hebridean Island Cruises.
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