An Evening with Professor David Olusoga OBE

7pm Friday 20 November | Devizes Corn Exchange

Award-winning historian, broadcaster and bestselling author Professor David Olusoga OBE joins the Devizes Arts Festival for a special evening of history, ideas and conversation. Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester, he is known to millions through BBC programmes including Black and British, A House Through Time and, most recently, Celebrity Traitors.

Professor Olusoga’s latest lecture series explores the extraordinary global history of Britain’s favourite drink, uncovering unexpected stories of empire, trade and culture. His Devizes talk will be chosen closer to the event, reflecting his latest work and interests. There will be plenty of time for audience questions after which Professor Olusoga will be signing copies of his books.

Tickets are on sale now online via Ticketsource or at Devizes Books

“Olusoga has transformed the public understanding of British history.” – Financial Times