The Great Escaper writer William Ivory, from Rutland, will answer questions about film at Rutland County Museum screening

Screenwriter William Ivory will be holding a question and answer session after the screening of his latest hit film.

William, who lives in Rutland, will be attending Cinema for Rutland’s showing of The Great Escaper at Rutland County Museum on Thursday, March 7, at 7.30pm.

He will be answering questions about the film which stars Michael Caine.

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The screening will also be Rutland Veterans Society as a pre commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D Day landings. The Great Escaper is a powerful reminder of the tremendous bravery and courage of all those who took part in June 1944.

Tickets are £7.50 from Oakham Wines or wegottickets.com. There is a licensed bar and free parking.