There have been a dozen sellout events at this year's festival, more than ever before. They were:

The appearance of Booker Proze-winner Ben Okri at the Town Hall in Regent Circus on May 2.

The Poems and Pints event at the same venue the following evening.

The campfire storytelling session on the evening of Sunday, May 4.

The appearance of children's author Michael Rosen before an audience composed mainly of teachers at the University of Bath in Swindon on Thursday, May 8.

A comedy cabaret and storytelling show by the Chipolatas at the Arts Centre the following evening.

Philosopher AC Grayling's appearance at the museum and art gallery in Bath Road on the same evening.

Two out of six of the children's workshops held during the course of the festival.

Kate Adie at the Wyvern Theatre last Monday.

Comedian and campaigner Mark Thomas at the Arts Centre the following evening.

Cookery expert Hugh-Fearnley-Whittingstall's appearance at the same venue the following afternoon.

Author Gervaise Phinn's Arts Centre show on Thursday evening, which many audience members said was the funniest event they had ever attended.

Tonight's Poetry Slam at the Town Hall in Regent Circus.