MUSIC legend Tom Jones will be talking at Hay Festival this year, it has been announced today.

The internationally renowned festival starts this Thursday in Hay-on-Wye and runs until June 5.

The festival organisers said the Welsh singer will be talking about his autobiography to editor of GQ, Dylan Jones.

On Sunday, June 5 at 2.30pm Jones will be talking about his career which spans over six decades taking him from wartime Pontypridd to global renown.

He reveals the stories behind the hits as well as the ups and downs of a remarkable life and career. Tickets are £20.

The festival organisers have also announced a number of new events including Maxine Peake, Paapa Essiedu and Jerry Brotton talking about Hamlet, Simon Callow on Orson Welles, and extra names have been added to the Letters Live cast including actor Olivia Colman.

To book tickets for the festival go to www.hayfestival.com