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Geri Halliwell to headline Hay Festival alongside Dame Judi Dench and Gary Lineker amid her husband Christian Horner's 'sex texts' scandal
The Spice Girl, 51, will be joining in her capacity as an author, having penned a number of children's books, including the popular Ugenia Lavender series.
There will also be number of comedy shows during the festival, with sets from Sara Pascoe, Jon Ronson, Ruby Wax, Nish Kumar, Angela Barnes, Adam Kay, Josh Berry, Garth Marenghi, Sofie Hagen, Ahir Shah, Natalie Haynes, Julian Clary and Marcus Brigstocke. Hay Festival chief executive Julie Finch said: 'In a year when more voters than ever in history will head to the polls, as at least 64 countries hold their elections, we present a programme to bring people together, respectfully exploring different perspectives and the power of storytelling to unite us. Presenter Sir Lenny Henry (pictured at 2022 festival), comedian David Baddiel, journalist Clive Myrie, The Repair Shop's Jay Blades and musician Charlotte Church will also be guests
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