Torbay Literary Festival: Louis Barfe

About this event

Louis Barfe presents an insightful and hilarious insight in the world of light entertainment. Louis Barfe is probably the leading expert in the country on British television, radio and music in the second half of the twentieth century. His book on the record business: ‘Where Have All the Good Times Gone?’ was described as ‘Indispensable and truly exceptional’ by Q magazine. He has written definitive biographies of Morecambe and Wise, Ken Dodd, and Les Dawson. His history of light entertainment ‘Turned Out Nice Again’ encompasses every game show, comedy and television spectacular you’ll have heard of, and a few you won’t. A contributor, amongst others to The Oldie, Private Eye and The Lady, an hour spent in his company is like a wonderfully funny trip down memory lane, back to a time when there were (at most) four television channels and people would sit round a TV or radio set together. This is the perfect way to put a smile on your face at the start of the day. You can e-mail Louis questions in advance about any of his books, which he will be signing after the event. Please send questions to: ‘Louis Barfe: the main who knows everything’ Record Collector. For more information visit www.torbayliteraryfestival.co.uk £15.00 (£7.50 Early bird if booked by 1 August 2026) 09:15-10:15 Wednesday 12 August 2026 (Main Stage)