BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH and Shappi Khorsandi will be among the many famous faces performing as Hillingdon Literary Festival makes its comeback in October.

Brunel University will host the free festival for the second year from October 7-9.

Audiences will be treated to masterclasses, performances and readings from 30 internationally acclaimed authors.

Also featuring at the festivities are Ken Livingstone, Ros Barber, Will Self and many more.

The event also boasts live music, street food and a Poetry Takeaway at The Duck Pond Market.

For more information and free tickets, visit: www.HillingdonLiteraryFestival.com