BROADCASTING legend and national treasure Fern Britton is visiting the Yeovil Literary Festival to speak on her new book The Older I Get.

Fern has been on our screens for over 40 years and has won numerous TV awards as a presenter on Ready Steady Cook and This Morning, from 1999 to 2009.

In the years since, Fern has become a highly acclaimed Sunday Times bestselling author, writing ten fiction books and a memoir. Fern’s books are "cherished for their warmth, wit and wisdom" and have won her legions of fans.

Now, Fern will visit Yeovil to share anecdotes from her latest book The Older I Get.The presenter wrote the book after a series of life-altering events threw her into the eye of the storm as she entered her 60s.

Both of Fern's parents passed away, her 20-year marriage ended, and the pandemic was looming when Fern decided that if she wanted to start over, now was the time.

She moved to Cornwall to reconnect with her true self and instead of fearing getting older, she began creating a "glorious new life full of friendship, fun and adventure". The book explores the joy and challenges of ageing with warmth and humour.

Fern candidly shares her experiences of grief and loss, rebuilding confidence and exploring new passions, as well as the importance of finding friends that you can put the world to rights with over a couple of Cosmos.

Tickets can be purchased at www.yeovilliteraryfestival.co.uk, they include a copy of The Older I Get and cost £25.