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@hughbon.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 2:25 PM

Huge thanks to @emmaswanauthor.bsky.social for hosting our conversation at @burylitfest.bsky.social and to Kate Harris of Harris & Harris Books for providing Emma’s and my books for our fabulous audience.

Luckily one gentleman actually read the Paul Smith cardy memo.

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Hugh Bonneville, Kate Harris and Emma Swann in Harris & Harris bookshop. They’re standing beside a display of Hugh’s children’s books, and are holding copies of both Rory Sparkes, Hugh’s memoir, and Emma’s Cruise Ship Kid books.

Hugh Bonneville in conversation with author Emma Swan.

Hugh Bonneville and a Bury Lit Fest guest wearing matching cardigans. They’re holding copies of Hugh’s memoir, Playing Under the Piano, and his first children’s book, Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea.

@hughbon.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 4:35 PM

On #BookshopDay it was a pleasure to meet Emily of Lowestoft’s Epilogue bookshop and chat with Anna Fargher to boys and girls of all ages (and a bear) about reading and writing.

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Hugh Bonneville with Emily of Lowestoft’s Epilogue Bookshop. Behind them is a selection of paperbacks on shelves.

Sun breaking through the clouds on a pebbly beach.

Sign with “welcome to Spellbound by Books” and a list of events, including a sold out chat with Hugh Bonneville.

Someone in a Paddington Bear costume, surrounded by the audience.

@hughbon.bsky.social Oct 12, 2026, 3:31 PM

Any bods in Blackpool on Sunday 18th October?

At 4pm I’ll be at the Winter Gardens, spilling the tea on #RorySparkes, a bear with a marmalade fixation and other crumbs from a life in storytelling...

Photo of Hugh Bonneville alongside the cover of his new children’s book.

Below text reads: In Conversation with Hugh Bonneville. 16:00 Sunday 18 October. Ticket options include a complimentary, personally signed book. Winter Gardens Blackpool.

@hughbon.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 3:31 PM

Thanks for having me and Rory Sparkes on This Morning, Dermot and Alison!

Both our tasty books published on the same day. And look out for Clodagh McKenna’s new show on ITV which starts tomorrow.

#RorySparkes
#RorySparkesAndTheSpyWhoLovedTea

Alison Hammond, Hugh Bonneville and Dermot O’Leary on the set of This Morning. They’re all smiling at the camera and Hugh is holding a copy of his new children’s book, Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea, illustrated by Loretta Schauer.

Hugh Bonneville and Clodagh McKenna holding copies of each other’s new books. They’re smiling at the camera with their arms around each other, backstage on This Morning.

@hughbon.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 10:09 AM

With love and thanks to @lorettaschauer.bsky.social for bringing Rory and his friends to life with her fantastic illustrations, and to the team at @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social for getting this book onto the shelves.

☕️🔍 linktr.ee/rorysparkes

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@hughbon.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 6:28 PM

Lots of books signed and now in the post… thanks to Backstory in Balham for helping Rory Sparkes on his way.

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#RorySparkesAndTheSpyWhoLovedTea

Hugh Bonneville signing and dedicating a stack of copies of his new children’s book, Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea.

@hughbon.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 6:45 PM

Back at the old office today… thanks so much to @kwebberwrites.bsky.social for the chat about writing and to @bookeatinggirl.bsky.social from Bloomsbury for steering me around the place…

#hughbontour #RorySparkes #RorySparkesAndTheSpyWhoLovedTea

Hugh Bonneville and Rosi Crawley from
Bloomsbury, standing outside with Highclere Castle (aka Downton Abbey) in the background

A room full of people listening to Hugh Bonneville in conversation with Katie Webber at Highclere Lit fest

Hugh Bonneville in conversation with Katie Webber at Highclere Lit fest

@hughbon.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 6:04 PM

Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea is published NEXT WEEK! If like me you’ve got the memory of a goldfish, here’s a recap of Rory’s adventures so far… remember, the best spies come prepared.

☕️🔍 linktr.ee/rorysparkes

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@hughbon.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 2:13 PM

Thanks to the Fife Arms and Hauser & Wirth and Glenrothes for their warm hospitality and to Her Majesty the Queen and The Queen’s Reading Room for their tireless support of all things literature and literacy.

#hughbontour #RorySparkes

Hugh Bonneville and Her Majesty the Queen. They're seated next to each other at a dining table and are smiling while in conversation.
Photo by Emily Macinnes.

Hugh Bonneville on stage speaking about his career.
Photo by Emily Macinnes.

@hughbon.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 2:13 PM

Braemar Literary Festival - small and perfectly formed…

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Hugh Bonneville signing copies of his second children's book, Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea. Standing beside the table is a young fan who is smiling and holding a copy of the book.
Photo by Emily Macinnes.

Hugh Bonneville on stage reading an extract from his first children's book, Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room.
On the screen behind them is an illustration of Rory Sparkes and Donna the Elephant by Loretta Schauer.
Photo by Emily Macinnes.

Close up photo of a butterfly which has landed on the conversation notes.

@hughbon.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 3:06 PM

🔍 How to spot a spy. I share three helpful tips to prepare you for my next children’s book, Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea, illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social. Your reading mission awaits. Stand by.

🕵️‍♂️ linktr.ee/rorysparkes

#RorySparkes
#RorySparkesAndTheSpyWhoLovedTea

@hughbon.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 4:52 PM

Very happy to kick off the tour for ‘Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea’ at Braemar School, Aberdeenshire. Thanks to the children for staying after school on a Friday to chat about stories, storytelling and of course the bear with a marmalade habit.

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