Giovanni Pernice left the show before its 2024 series began following complaints about his training methods which led to an internal BBC inquiry that found no evidence of abuse or threats but upheld some complaints about verbal tone.
He will visit Designer Outlet Swindon to sign copies of his new book Gio: Taking the Lead.
The event, held in collaboration with independent Old Town bookshop Bert’s Books, will be held at 1.30pm on Sunday, September 6 outside the Soho Coffee shop in the Rodbourne retail hub.
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To get the chance to meet Giovanni, fans will need to purchase a copy of Gio: Taking the Lead from Bert’s Books.
They can reserve a copy via the web link https://bit.ly/4xgAVE9 and collect the book on the day of the event.
Their name will then be added to the guest list, and no physical tickets are required.
Bert’s Books regularly hosts events with authors at its Godwin Court shop.
The Eights author Joanna Miller will pop in on September 3, Matt Cain and AJ West will be in conversation on October 2, and crime writer Ann Cleeves will stop by on October 3.