Celebrating the written word
From Orwell to Goethe, Zadie Smith to Donne with music from Puccini, Bizet and Tori Amos.
Ian McMillan presents new work from six poets with music from the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra
Daljit Nagra finds another seasonal highlight from the 大象传媒's poetry archive.
Readings and music inspired by the anniversary of the children's TV programme Bagpuss.
Timothy West and Eileen O鈥橞rien perform readings exploring old age set alongside music.
Joanna Trollope and Sabrina Mahfouz talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Comedian Jo Brand chooses favourite pieces of writing, with Alan Davies and Isy Suttie.
Robert Lindsay and Shiloh Coke with a range of animals from sheep to turkeys and reindeer.
Daljit Nagra selects a seasonal highlight from the 大象传媒's poetry archive.
Tim Martin, Natalie Whittle, Professor Philip Howell, Dr Marianne Hem Eriksen, Ben Wright.
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the 大象传媒's poetry archive.
Dr Christian Busch, Bobby Seagull, Sharron Davies, Dr Kate Tomas and Timandra Harkness.
Actor Michael Sheen makes his selection of poems.
David Jonsson and Lyndsey Marshal read from George Eliot, Chester Himes and Milton.
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the 大象传媒's poetry archives.
Douglas Stuart talks about his Booker Prize winning novel Shuggie Bain
Matthew Sweet and guests pick up from this year's Reith lectures and look at ideas of evil
Poetry choices from the guest poet and listeners
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.
