The festival takes place in Melrose in the Scottish Borders.

Borders Book Festival to get underway as region set for 'glorious celebration'

Big names from tv, politics and sport will come together to celebrate the world of literature. 

Borders Book Festival 2024 lineup announced

Genesis fly out for US Tour - 1974
Progressive rock band Genesis leaving Heathrow Airport for their USA Tour. (From left) Lead singer Peter Gabriel, drummer Phil Collins, keyboards Tony Banks, bass Mike Rutherford and guitar Steve Hackett. Picture: PA Images.

Alistair Moffat tells the story of where his interest in festivals started. 

Festival organiser: 'I booked Genesis for £700 gig'

The motorsport legend will tell the story of his life on and off the track. Other speakers include Joanna Lumley and Jack Dee.

The Borders Book Festival kicks off in Melrose with talk from Sir Jackie Stewart

Borders Book Festival will be making its return in June over a four-day stint.