THE life and times of one of the World's greatest musical geniuses will be illuminated by one of the country's best known newscasters next Saturday (September 2).

John Suchet will be at the Bacon Theatre at Dean Close School in Cheltenham to take his audience on a tour of the life and times of Beethoven.

With musical illustrations, John Suchet will share some of his discoveries about the great composer such as where he ate and drank, how he got his laundry done and his fruitless attempts to find a wife.

For tickets to see Beethoven The Last Master call the box office on 01242 258002.

Tickets cost between £9 and £12 and the talk begins at 7.30pm.