TV presenter's Armistice Day lecture (From Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)

TV presenter's Armistice Day lecture

RICHARD Holmes is known to millions of viewers as the presenter of the television programmes War Walks, The Western Front, Battlefield and Wellington.

His book, Redcoat, is a runaway best seller and a new television series on the American War of Independence is in production.

His latest book, Tommy, is a brilliant study of the ordinary soldier of the Great War and is described by the author as the book he always wanted to write.

In this special Armistice Day lecture at Cirencester's Sundial Theatre, Professor Holmes reflects on the real meaning of the anniversary and focuses on conflicts throughout the world to the present day.

The lecture begins at 7.30pm, on November 11. Tickets from the box office on 01285 654228 or boxoffice@cirencester.ac.uk

Competition: The organisers of the lecture are offering a copy of Tommy to the winner of the following competition.

All you have to do is to send the answers to the two questions below to Di Alexander, Tommy Competition, Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard, 74 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PW to arrive here no later than Tuesday, November 9.

The first answer to be drawn will be the winner. Don't forget to add your name address and telephone number.

Question 1: Name two of Richard Holmes' television programmes. Question 2: Which of his books is a runaway best seller?