Since it began, the Hay Festival of Literature has attracted some of the biggest names in the world of books and beyond. Here are just a few of those who've made the journey to the Mid Wales town over the years.
Tell us about other big names who've appeared at Hay.
Maya Angelou (2003)
Margaret Atwood (2003)
Beryl Bainbridge (2002)
Louis de Bernieres (2002)
Bill Bryson (2003)
Bill Clinton (2001)
William Golding (2003)
Germaine Greer (2003)
Paul McCartney (2001)
Ian McEwan (2003)
Arthur Miller (2003)
Graham Swift (2003)
Clare Tomalin (2004)
Rita has sent us some more names:
Barry Humphries
Stephen Fry
Julian Lloyd Webber
April Ashley
Archbishop Rowan Williams
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Tell us about other famous people who've made the journey to Hay Festival.
Since it began, the Hay Festival of Literature has attracted some of the biggest names in the world of books and beyond. Here are just a few of those who've made the journey to the Mid Wales town over the years. 
