Celebrating the written word
Another chance to hear novelist Esther Freud talking about her musical influences.
The comics writer, novelist & screenwriter picks the music that represents him & his work.
Alan Moore, the legendary comic book writer shares his favourite music.
Professor Louise Mullany talks politeness, and how it governs every sphere of our lives.
From think tanks and tallies to tarot, what tools do we use to help us choose our actions?
The world's great authors discuss their best-known novel.
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the 大象传媒's poetry archive.
Ian McMillan is joined by Joelle Taylor, Anthony Joseph, Luke Wright and Rob Drummond.
World Book Caf茅 heads to Oslo to Europe鈥檚 largest Literature House
Michael Crick, Irving Finkel, Sophie Coulombeau and Oliver Burkeman join Matthew Sweet.
Jackie Kay has written a book in Scots and tells Michael about her love of the language.
Highlights of the TS Eliot Prize Readings - extraordinary poetry from 2024.
Music on the theme of returning with readings by Clare Perkins and Jonathan Keeble
Ann Widdecombe, Rachael Wiseman, Sarah Jilani and Tiffany Watt Smith with Matthew Sweet.
Adam Rutherford joins Michael to unpick the knotty language we use to talk about genetics.
Musical and poetic conversations, read by Gemma Whelan and Clarke Peters.
Ian talks to Richard Dawkins, Gwyneth Lewis & Kate Fox - and introduces a new 'eartoon'.
Everything you need to know about this year's story-writing competition for kids.
Judges for the competition are announced as submissions open.
The author of the Sandman comics shares the sci-fi novels that inspired him.
The actor compiled a list of his favourite comics during the recording of Anansi Boys.
Test your knowledge of the world of Harry Potter with our ultimate quiz.
Quiz time: Test your Austen knowledge to see if you qualify.
