A STATELY home near Malton is marking the 75th anniversary of the publication of Evelyn Waugh’s novel, Brideshead Revisited, with a festival next year.

Castle Howard is bringing together the worlds of literature, film, TV and heritage to celebrate the Brideshead Revisited, which was filmed at the historic house in 1981.

The festival is the brainchild of former publisher, Victoria Barnsley, and will take place from June 26 to 28 at Castle Howard.

Victoria Barnsley, who runs Castle Howard with her husband Nicholas Howard, said: “I am delighted to be launching The Brideshead Festival.

“It has long been an ambition of mine to celebrate Castle Howard’s connection to Brideshead, and what better time to do it than its 75th anniversary.”

Speakers will evaluate the importance of Evelyn Waugh in 20th century literature, alongside the relevancy of the novel for today’s audience and the impact of the TV adaptation.

Members of the original cast and crew will join well-known writers, novelists and commentators in the festival line-up in 2020.

A host of other festival activities will pay homage to scenes and themes in Brideshead, including a teddy bear’s picnic, a wine tasting at the Temple of the Four Winds and an immersive Brideshead Party, including local produce.

Brideshead tours will offer a look behind the scenes of the adaptations and a specially- commissioned sound installation will focus on Castle Howard’s place in the Brideshead story.

“We look forward to bringing together a vibrant mix of speakers and performers to interrogate and interpret this brilliant work and its screen adaptations in the wonderful setting of Castle Howard,” Victoria added.