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We're starting to feel festive after last night's #AChristieforChristmas event! If you are too why not relive our seasonal special from last year? > pod.fo/e/294968
This year's festive special drops on Sunday 14 December! 💃🏻🎄
This year's festive special drops on Sunday 14 December! 💃🏻🎄
The Swinging Christies: Agatha Christie in the 1960s: Still Swinging (Bonus Episode) - Christmas
There’s always Christie at Christmas! Join Mark and Gray making the yuletide gay with a discussion about Christie’s festive writings from the 1960s. Come swing around the Christmas tree!You can...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We're starting to feel festive after last night's #AChristieforChristmas event! If you are too why not relive our seasonal special from last year? > pod.fo/e/294968
This year's festive special drops on Sunday 14 December! 💃🏻🎄
This year's festive special drops on Sunday 14 December! 💃🏻🎄
The Agatha Christie Festival team were thrilled to catch up with Festival friends Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown of the Swinging Christies podcast at
#AChristieforChristmas
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#AChristieforChristmas
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November 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The Agatha Christie Festival team were thrilled to catch up with Festival friends Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown of the Swinging Christies podcast at
#AChristieforChristmas
@christietime.com
@harpercollins.bsky.social
#AChristieforChristmas
@christietime.com
@harpercollins.bsky.social
The Festival team had a great time at #AChristieForChristmas on Thursday.
Organised by @harpercollins.bsky.social with @sophiehannah.bsky.social Lucy Foley, Ben Miller, @chrischibnall.bsky.social @markaldridge.info @janicehallett.bsky.social @radiomukhers.bsky.social @janecasey.bsky.social
Organised by @harpercollins.bsky.social with @sophiehannah.bsky.social Lucy Foley, Ben Miller, @chrischibnall.bsky.social @markaldridge.info @janicehallett.bsky.social @radiomukhers.bsky.social @janecasey.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The Festival team had a great time at #AChristieForChristmas on Thursday.
Organised by @harpercollins.bsky.social with @sophiehannah.bsky.social Lucy Foley, Ben Miller, @chrischibnall.bsky.social @markaldridge.info @janicehallett.bsky.social @radiomukhers.bsky.social @janecasey.bsky.social
Organised by @harpercollins.bsky.social with @sophiehannah.bsky.social Lucy Foley, Ben Miller, @chrischibnall.bsky.social @markaldridge.info @janicehallett.bsky.social @radiomukhers.bsky.social @janecasey.bsky.social
Tickets going on sale soon...
November 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Tickets going on sale soon...
In Episode 5 of Christie Confidential, Sarah Ransome chats to David Brawn, head of literary estates at @harpercollins.bsky.social
Celebrating 30 years in his role as Agatha Christie’s publisher, he gives a unique insight into how the author’s work continues to thrive.
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Celebrating 30 years in his role as Agatha Christie’s publisher, he gives a unique insight into how the author’s work continues to thrive.
www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid...
Christie Confidential: Sarah Ransome chats to David Brawn
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November 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM
In Episode 5 of Christie Confidential, Sarah Ransome chats to David Brawn, head of literary estates at @harpercollins.bsky.social
Celebrating 30 years in his role as Agatha Christie’s publisher, he gives a unique insight into how the author’s work continues to thrive.
www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid...
Celebrating 30 years in his role as Agatha Christie’s publisher, he gives a unique insight into how the author’s work continues to thrive.
www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid...
Matt Newbury (our Creative Director) joined BBC presenter Michael Chequer to take part in the Children in Need three-legged 1000-Mile Challenge.
They walked along the Agatha Christie Mile to encourage viewers & listeners to donate.
www.donate.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/ThousandMileChallenge
They walked along the Agatha Christie Mile to encourage viewers & listeners to donate.
www.donate.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/ThousandMileChallenge
November 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Matt Newbury (our Creative Director) joined BBC presenter Michael Chequer to take part in the Children in Need three-legged 1000-Mile Challenge.
They walked along the Agatha Christie Mile to encourage viewers & listeners to donate.
www.donate.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/ThousandMileChallenge
They walked along the Agatha Christie Mile to encourage viewers & listeners to donate.
www.donate.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/ThousandMileChallenge
We know what we will be doing on 15 January!
We are really looking forward to this adaptation by Festival friend
@chrischibnall.bsky.social of this Christie novel.
Get the popcorn ready...
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We are really looking forward to this adaptation by Festival friend
@chrischibnall.bsky.social of this Christie novel.
Get the popcorn ready...
www.facebook.com/reel/2244157...
263K views · 4.6K reactions | The Queen of Crime is coming to Netflix. Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials debuts January 15th, starring Mia McKenna Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter and Martin Freeman. | Agatha ...
The Queen of Crime is coming to Netflix. Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials debuts January 15th, starring Mia McKenna Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter and Martin Freeman.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We know what we will be doing on 15 January!
We are really looking forward to this adaptation by Festival friend
@chrischibnall.bsky.social of this Christie novel.
Get the popcorn ready...
www.facebook.com/reel/2244157...
We are really looking forward to this adaptation by Festival friend
@chrischibnall.bsky.social of this Christie novel.
Get the popcorn ready...
www.facebook.com/reel/2244157...
Fancy a little last-minute winter sun with a twist of mystery?
Join us at the Festival Internacional Agatha Christie in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, from 9–15 Nov!
Hear talks from many Festival favourites including our Creative Director Matt Newbury!
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Join us at the Festival Internacional Agatha Christie in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, from 9–15 Nov!
Hear talks from many Festival favourites including our Creative Director Matt Newbury!
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November 3, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Fancy a little last-minute winter sun with a twist of mystery?
Join us at the Festival Internacional Agatha Christie in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, from 9–15 Nov!
Hear talks from many Festival favourites including our Creative Director Matt Newbury!
agathachristiefestival.es?fbclid=IwY2x...
Join us at the Festival Internacional Agatha Christie in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, from 9–15 Nov!
Hear talks from many Festival favourites including our Creative Director Matt Newbury!
agathachristiefestival.es?fbclid=IwY2x...
Death on the Nile Sails into the Bay from Tuesday 18 November - Saturday 22 November 2025
This brand-new adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic is coming to the Princess Theatre here in the author's home town of Torquay.
www.iacf-uk.org/news/death-o...
This brand-new adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic is coming to the Princess Theatre here in the author's home town of Torquay.
www.iacf-uk.org/news/death-o...
International Agatha Christie Festival | Death on the Nile sails into the Bay
This brand-new adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic is coming to the Princess Theatre in the author's home town of Torquay.
www.iacf-uk.org
November 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Death on the Nile Sails into the Bay from Tuesday 18 November - Saturday 22 November 2025
This brand-new adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic is coming to the Princess Theatre here in the author's home town of Torquay.
www.iacf-uk.org/news/death-o...
This brand-new adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic is coming to the Princess Theatre here in the author's home town of Torquay.
www.iacf-uk.org/news/death-o...
Alan Carr has stolen the show as the undeniable star of Celebrity Traitors as the best (or worst!) traitor in the game’s history.
A Christie fan he visited Torbay to film Alan Carr’s Adventures with Agatha Christie where he swam with our very own Creative Director Matt Newbury
youtu.be/njHvaR2v4G0
A Christie fan he visited Torbay to film Alan Carr’s Adventures with Agatha Christie where he swam with our very own Creative Director Matt Newbury
youtu.be/njHvaR2v4G0
Alan Carr's Adventures with Agatha Christie - Wild Swimming
YouTube video by International Agatha Christie Festival
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October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Alan Carr has stolen the show as the undeniable star of Celebrity Traitors as the best (or worst!) traitor in the game’s history.
A Christie fan he visited Torbay to film Alan Carr’s Adventures with Agatha Christie where he swam with our very own Creative Director Matt Newbury
youtu.be/njHvaR2v4G0
A Christie fan he visited Torbay to film Alan Carr’s Adventures with Agatha Christie where he swam with our very own Creative Director Matt Newbury
youtu.be/njHvaR2v4G0
Festival Friends The Grand Hotel have this fabulous competition in honour of the 111th anniversary of Agatha Christie’s honeymoon, which was spent at the Grand.
2-night stay in the Agatha Christie Suite
A delicious Devon cream tea
A spa treatment
Enter now:
richardsonhotels.co.uk/competitions...
2-night stay in the Agatha Christie Suite
A delicious Devon cream tea
A spa treatment
Enter now:
richardsonhotels.co.uk/competitions...
Agatha Christie Giveaway - Competition at The Grand Hotel Torquay
Sign up for a chance to win a 2-night bed & breakfast stay in the Agatha Christie Suite!
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October 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Festival Friends The Grand Hotel have this fabulous competition in honour of the 111th anniversary of Agatha Christie’s honeymoon, which was spent at the Grand.
2-night stay in the Agatha Christie Suite
A delicious Devon cream tea
A spa treatment
Enter now:
richardsonhotels.co.uk/competitions...
2-night stay in the Agatha Christie Suite
A delicious Devon cream tea
A spa treatment
Enter now:
richardsonhotels.co.uk/competitions...
In Ep 4 of Christie Confidential, Sarah Ransome chats to Christie biographer Laura Thompson.
These short films were created for people who weren't able to attend this year's Festival and a reminder for those of us who were!
Thanks to emberlensefilms
youtu.be/gEblvabbs1w?...
These short films were created for people who weren't able to attend this year's Festival and a reminder for those of us who were!
Thanks to emberlensefilms
youtu.be/gEblvabbs1w?...
Christie Confidential: Sarah Ransome chats to Laura Thompson
YouTube video by International Agatha Christie Festival
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October 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM
In Ep 4 of Christie Confidential, Sarah Ransome chats to Christie biographer Laura Thompson.
These short films were created for people who weren't able to attend this year's Festival and a reminder for those of us who were!
Thanks to emberlensefilms
youtu.be/gEblvabbs1w?...
These short films were created for people who weren't able to attend this year's Festival and a reminder for those of us who were!
Thanks to emberlensefilms
youtu.be/gEblvabbs1w?...
Congratulations to @jcbernthal.com and his husband Alan, who have used their detective skills to uncover Agatha Christie’s very first published work, missing for over a century.
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Agatha Christie's Early Poetry, Revealed
PART ONE: 'A Juvenile Contributor'
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October 31, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Congratulations to @jcbernthal.com and his husband Alan, who have used their detective skills to uncover Agatha Christie’s very first published work, missing for over a century.
christiecatchup.substack.com/p/hidden-in-...
christiecatchup.substack.com/p/hidden-in-...
In Episode 3 of Christie Confidential Sarah Ransome chats to internationally recognised Christie expert, Dr John Curran. As well as exploring the enduring appeal of Agatha Christie, he also talks about his latest book - The Murder Game
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrbf...
#emberlensefilms
#agathachristie
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#emberlensefilms
#agathachristie
Christie Confidential: Sarah Ransome talks to Dr. John Curran
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October 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
In Episode 3 of Christie Confidential Sarah Ransome chats to internationally recognised Christie expert, Dr John Curran. As well as exploring the enduring appeal of Agatha Christie, he also talks about his latest book - The Murder Game
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrbf...
#emberlensefilms
#agathachristie
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrbf...
#emberlensefilms
#agathachristie
Congratulations to Vaseem Khan for his brand new book, Quantum of Menace!
In episode 2 of Christie Confidential Vaseem talks about the new book and also the influence of Agatha Christie on his own writing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B6U...
#agathachristie
@vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social
#emberlense
In episode 2 of Christie Confidential Vaseem talks about the new book and also the influence of Agatha Christie on his own writing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B6U...
#agathachristie
@vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social
#emberlense
Christie Confidential: Sarah Ransome talks to Vaseem Khan
YouTube video by International Agatha Christie Festival
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October 31, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Congratulations to Vaseem Khan for his brand new book, Quantum of Menace!
In episode 2 of Christie Confidential Vaseem talks about the new book and also the influence of Agatha Christie on his own writing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B6U...
#agathachristie
@vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social
#emberlense
In episode 2 of Christie Confidential Vaseem talks about the new book and also the influence of Agatha Christie on his own writing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B6U...
#agathachristie
@vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social
#emberlense
The fabulous Tom Adams exhibition at Torre Abbey has proved so popular, it is being extended until 21 December.
Do check it out, it's marvellous!
#torreabbey
www.torre-abbey.org.uk/whats-on/tom...
Do check it out, it's marvellous!
#torreabbey
www.torre-abbey.org.uk/whats-on/tom...
Tom Adams: The Art of the Artist.
Find out what events and activities are taking place in and around Torre Abbey.
www.torre-abbey.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The fabulous Tom Adams exhibition at Torre Abbey has proved so popular, it is being extended until 21 December.
Do check it out, it's marvellous!
#torreabbey
www.torre-abbey.org.uk/whats-on/tom...
Do check it out, it's marvellous!
#torreabbey
www.torre-abbey.org.uk/whats-on/tom...
Little Miss Marple and Mr Poirot are here!
We can’t wait to read Muddle at the Vicarage and Mischief on the Nile…
www.bbc.com/news/article...
We can’t wait to read Muddle at the Vicarage and Mischief on the Nile…
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Agatha Christie meets Mr Men in new children's books
Christie detectives Miss Marple and Poirot join forces with Mr Tickle and others for the children's series.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Little Miss Marple and Mr Poirot are here!
We can’t wait to read Muddle at the Vicarage and Mischief on the Nile…
www.bbc.com/news/article...
We can’t wait to read Muddle at the Vicarage and Mischief on the Nile…
www.bbc.com/news/article...
In Ep 1 of our brand-new Christie Confidential series, best-selling authors Sophie Hannah & Lucy Foley discuss continuing the characters of Hercule Poirot & Miss Marple
Thanks to Emberlense Productions
youtu.be/3_nGxjxZ6PM
#AgathaChristie
#TheEnglishRiviera
#TorbayWeekly
#TorreAbbey
#HarperCollins
Thanks to Emberlense Productions
youtu.be/3_nGxjxZ6PM
#AgathaChristie
#TheEnglishRiviera
#TorbayWeekly
#TorreAbbey
#HarperCollins
Christie Confidential: Sophie Hannah chats to Lucy Foley
YouTube video by International Agatha Christie Festival
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October 16, 2025 at 9:12 AM
In Ep 1 of our brand-new Christie Confidential series, best-selling authors Sophie Hannah & Lucy Foley discuss continuing the characters of Hercule Poirot & Miss Marple
Thanks to Emberlense Productions
youtu.be/3_nGxjxZ6PM
#AgathaChristie
#TheEnglishRiviera
#TorbayWeekly
#TorreAbbey
#HarperCollins
Thanks to Emberlense Productions
youtu.be/3_nGxjxZ6PM
#AgathaChristie
#TheEnglishRiviera
#TorbayWeekly
#TorreAbbey
#HarperCollins
The Agatha Christie Festival team had the privilege of meeting Sir David Suchet backstage at the Cheltenham Literary Festival yesterday.
What a charming and fascinating gentleman!
What a charming and fascinating gentleman!
October 15, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The Agatha Christie Festival team had the privilege of meeting Sir David Suchet backstage at the Cheltenham Literary Festival yesterday.
What a charming and fascinating gentleman!
What a charming and fascinating gentleman!
Here's our Agatha Christie Festival Film for 2025.
Thanks to John Tompkins from Emberlense Productions for putting it together and to everyone who helped celebrate the Queen of Crime with us this year
Join us for next year's Festival, which runs from 12th-20th September 2026
youtu.be/jsXN3JwTa7Q
Thanks to John Tompkins from Emberlense Productions for putting it together and to everyone who helped celebrate the Queen of Crime with us this year
Join us for next year's Festival, which runs from 12th-20th September 2026
youtu.be/jsXN3JwTa7Q
Agatha Christie Festival Film 2025
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October 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Here's our Agatha Christie Festival Film for 2025.
Thanks to John Tompkins from Emberlense Productions for putting it together and to everyone who helped celebrate the Queen of Crime with us this year
Join us for next year's Festival, which runs from 12th-20th September 2026
youtu.be/jsXN3JwTa7Q
Thanks to John Tompkins from Emberlense Productions for putting it together and to everyone who helped celebrate the Queen of Crime with us this year
Join us for next year's Festival, which runs from 12th-20th September 2026
youtu.be/jsXN3JwTa7Q
Last few tickets left!
A Christie for Christmas
Organised by HarperCollins on Thursday 20 November. Taking place on the 17th Floor of The News Building in London, it promises to be a wonderful evening!
@harpercollins.bsky.social
#agathachristie
A Christie for Christmas
Organised by HarperCollins on Thursday 20 November. Taking place on the 17th Floor of The News Building in London, it promises to be a wonderful evening!
@harpercollins.bsky.social
#agathachristie
October 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Last few tickets left!
A Christie for Christmas
Organised by HarperCollins on Thursday 20 November. Taking place on the 17th Floor of The News Building in London, it promises to be a wonderful evening!
@harpercollins.bsky.social
#agathachristie
A Christie for Christmas
Organised by HarperCollins on Thursday 20 November. Taking place on the 17th Floor of The News Building in London, it promises to be a wonderful evening!
@harpercollins.bsky.social
#agathachristie
A Christie for Christmas
Organised by HarperCollins on Thurs 20 Nov in London, this promises to be a wonderful celebration of all things Agatha Christie, featuring some Festival friends
@harpercollins.bsky.social
#harperfiction
#agathachristie
Don't miss out:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1747035433...
Organised by HarperCollins on Thurs 20 Nov in London, this promises to be a wonderful celebration of all things Agatha Christie, featuring some Festival friends
@harpercollins.bsky.social
#harperfiction
#agathachristie
Don't miss out:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1747035433...
A Christie for Christmas
Join us for the return of A Christie for Christmas – a festive celebration of all things Agatha Christie!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 7:26 AM
A Christie for Christmas
Organised by HarperCollins on Thurs 20 Nov in London, this promises to be a wonderful celebration of all things Agatha Christie, featuring some Festival friends
@harpercollins.bsky.social
#harperfiction
#agathachristie
Don't miss out:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1747035433...
Organised by HarperCollins on Thurs 20 Nov in London, this promises to be a wonderful celebration of all things Agatha Christie, featuring some Festival friends
@harpercollins.bsky.social
#harperfiction
#agathachristie
Don't miss out:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1747035433...
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Our live episode is on track to be our BIGGEST EPISODE on YouTube to date! (Which makes sense I guess, given there's something to watch, even if it is just our wild gesticulations.) See what all the fuss is about > www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjs_... 📺💃💃 or listen as normal > pod.fo/e/332d77
The Swinging Christies: Agatha Christie in the 1960s: LIVE! Cool Covers and Groovy Graphics - Packaging Agatha Christie for the 1960s
It’s The Swinging Christies as you've never heard (or seen) it before - with a live audience! Join Mark and Gray at the 2025 International Agatha Christie Festival in Torquay, Devon, for this...
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October 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Our live episode is on track to be our BIGGEST EPISODE on YouTube to date! (Which makes sense I guess, given there's something to watch, even if it is just our wild gesticulations.) See what all the fuss is about > www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjs_... 📺💃💃 or listen as normal > pod.fo/e/332d77
Congratulations to our Christie Cryptic Crossword winner, Jamie Bernthal-Hooker! Your prize is on its way.
The answers will be available on the news section of our website shortly:
www.iacf-uk.org/news
If you cannot wait, please email admin@iacf-uk.org for the answers.
The answers will be available on the news section of our website shortly:
www.iacf-uk.org/news
If you cannot wait, please email admin@iacf-uk.org for the answers.
October 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Congratulations to our Christie Cryptic Crossword winner, Jamie Bernthal-Hooker! Your prize is on its way.
The answers will be available on the news section of our website shortly:
www.iacf-uk.org/news
If you cannot wait, please email admin@iacf-uk.org for the answers.
The answers will be available on the news section of our website shortly:
www.iacf-uk.org/news
If you cannot wait, please email admin@iacf-uk.org for the answers.
Deadline Approaching!
If you have completed the Cryptic Crossword from the Festival Newspaper, tomorrow, 30th Sept, is the deadline to submit your entries to be included in the prize draw!
Send an image of your completed crossword to admin@iacf-uk.org by midnight tomorrow.
If you have completed the Cryptic Crossword from the Festival Newspaper, tomorrow, 30th Sept, is the deadline to submit your entries to be included in the prize draw!
Send an image of your completed crossword to admin@iacf-uk.org by midnight tomorrow.
September 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Deadline Approaching!
If you have completed the Cryptic Crossword from the Festival Newspaper, tomorrow, 30th Sept, is the deadline to submit your entries to be included in the prize draw!
Send an image of your completed crossword to admin@iacf-uk.org by midnight tomorrow.
If you have completed the Cryptic Crossword from the Festival Newspaper, tomorrow, 30th Sept, is the deadline to submit your entries to be included in the prize draw!
Send an image of your completed crossword to admin@iacf-uk.org by midnight tomorrow.