Win tickets to talks by Jeffrey Archer, James Naughtie, Ranulph Fiennes

Best-selling novelist Jeffrey Archer, Radio 4 presenter James Naughtie and explorer Ranulph Fiennes have been booked for talks at the town’s Opera House.

Former politican Jeffrey will be talking about his colourful life and times on Sunday, July 13.

Writer James will talk to MP turned broadcaster Matthew Parris about politics, music and Scottish independence on Sunday, July 20,

The festival’s Evenings With events are rounded off by Sir Ranulph on the last night of the festival on Sunday, July 27. The world-renowned explorer who continually pushed the boundaries of human endurance, talks to Anton Bowring about his career and time in the great frozen wilderness of the Poles.

All three talks will take place in Buxton Opera House and start at 7.15pm. Tickets are priced at £16 and £19.

We have three pairs of tickets to give away for the three Evening With talks.

To be in with a chance of winning them, tell us which MP turned broadcaster will be talking to James Naughtie at Buxton Opera House on July 20.

Email the answer, marking Talk in the subject box, with your name, address and e phone number to: [email protected]

Alternatively, post your entries to Talk Contest, Features Writer, Editorial, Derbyshire Times, Spire Walk, Chesterfield, S40 2WG. Entries will close on Tuesday, July 8.

Buxton Festival opens on July 11 and features 45 talks and three new creative writing workshops as well as a nationally renowned opera and music series.

For further details visit www.buxtonfestival.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0845 127 2190.