Local author Colin Philpott will be signing copies of his dystopian novel Deathday in Waterstones in Harrogate on Saturday.

The novel, published by Thirsk-based publisher Fisher King, is set in England in 2045 by which time euthanasia at the age of 90 has been made compulsory by law. 

Mr Philpott, who said he does not advocate compulsory euthanasia, hopes the novel will nevertheless stimulate discussion about what should happen to all of us in later life.

Mr Philpott, who lives in Bishop Monkton, is a former head of BBC Yorkshire and a former director of the National Media Museum in Bradford.

Copies of his earlier non-fiction books will also be available at the book-signing, which will take place from noon until 1pm.

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