Books

Ian McMillan puts on the poetry kettle and gets out the cups - one stanza or two?

Daljit Nagra marks Halloween with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.

A special omnibus featuring readings and music about autumn played on Essential Classics.

The founder of the Big Issue and the former journalist, now teacher, talk favourite books.

Marcelle d'Argy Smith, Barry Cunliffe and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite reads.

Shahidha Bari and guests look at the different meanings given to the colour brown.

Daljit Nagra marks Halloween with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.

The Turkish-born author discusses her new novel, In One Brief Moment All Eternity

Matthew Sweet and guests look at democracy past and present.

Behind the scenes with director Joachim Trier as he makes a new film.

Find reading inspiration when two guests share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

There's an international flavour to Radio 4's poetry programme presented by Ian McMillan.

Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.

With readings by Sam Dale and Isis Hainsworth from Austen, Woolf, Adichie and Helen Mort.

Shahidha Bari and guests look at the way bread comes up in history, religion and economics

Nikki Bedi talks to the most exciting directors from this year's London Film Festival

Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by Harriett Gilbert and guests.

Ian McMillan is 'earthed' by poetry that helps us touch grass.