01. Poets at the BBC
A look through the BBC archives to show how bards turned into broadcasters, featuring some of the most beloved poets Britain has produced.
30min
October 1, 2016
02. Michael Palin Meets Jan Morris
Michael Palin travels to north Wales to interview legendary travel writer Jan Morris.
30min
October 8, 2016
03. When Julie Walters Met Willy Russell
Julie Walters, one of Britain's most popular actresses, meets Willy Russell, to find out how a 15-year-old dropout from a working-class suburb of Liverpool became one of the most successful playwrights in the history of modern British theatre.
30min
October 15, 2016
04. The Man Booker Prize 2016
David Baddiel introduces the six novels on the 2016 Man Booker Prize shortlist.
30min
October 22, 2016
05. 2016 The Year of King Lear
A look at why Lear resonates so deeply with contemporary audiences.
30min
October 29, 2016