Michael Palin and Trevor McDonald among the headliners at literary festival

The Henley Literary Festival has announced its line-up for 2024 - with Trevor McDonald, Fearne Cotton and Michael Palin among the celebrity headliners.

The event - a multi-day celebration of literature - will take place in Henley-on-Thames from September 28 through to October 6 this year.

Bestselling authors Jacqueline Wilson, Irvine Welsh, Paula Hawkins, David Nicholls, Elif Shafak, Bella Mackie, Roddy Doyle, Jodi Picoult, Robert Harris, Kate Mosse, Santa Montefiore, Nikki May and Lynda La Plante are all slated for appearances.

In addition, a number of entertainers and broadcasters have made the bill, including Michael Palin, Trevor McDonald, Sara Cox, Rupert Everett, Zeinab Badawi, Gyles Brandreth, Susie Dent, Celia Imrie and Fearne Cotton.

Comedians Julian Clary, Helen Lederer, Danny Wallace, Rosie Holt and Leigh Francis - better-known as Keith Lemon - are also taking the stage.

Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson - one of Britain's best-known children's authors - is featuring as a draw for families.

Tickets for the festival can be purchased online.