We are delighted to announce that the British Library will host a one-day event celebrating the life and work of the acclaimed novelist, humourist and lyricist, P G Wodehouse (1881-1975) on Friday 9^th May.

The event will consist of talks shedding light on different aspects of Wodehouse’s oeuvre including his novels and stories, his work as a lyricist, and international appreciation of his work. An introduction to the Wodehouse archive, which is held on loan at the British Library, will be given by Paul Kent, and there will be an opportunity for attendees to look at a selection of items from the archive during the lunch break.

We will be joined by speakers, H.E. Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to the UK, Professor Sophie Ratcliffe and Nigel Rees and performers, Hal and Lara Cazalet. Broadcast journalist, James Naughtie, will be the Chairman for the day.

This event is being organised by The P G Wodehouse Society (UK) and The British Library to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of P G Wodehouse.

Tickets for the event can be purchased via Event Brite.