Ann Widdecombe

With characteristic honesty, Widdecombe recalls the highlights of her life. From her early beginnings in Singapore, her days at convent school and Oxford, to her long-serving years as an MP, this is the life story of one of our most outspoken and celebrated politicians. She offers a unique insight into her time as a Minister in three departments and the Shadow Cabinet in the 1990s.

As a rare anti-hunting Tory, who campaigned for prison education and once put on a miner's overalls to go down a coal mine, Ann Widdecombe has never been afraid of controversy. She has lived life to the full. From witty appearances on Have I Got News For You to her unforgettable and star-turning performances on Strictly Come Dancing, Ann has earned her place in the public's affections and has been heralded as a 'national living treasure' by the Guardian.

A Q&A session will follow.