Celebrating the written word
Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by Harriett Gilbert and guests.
Alan Titchmarsh, Amanda Owen and Harriett Gilbert choose favourite books.
Will Self, Tobias Ellwood, Rebecca Anne Barr, Laurence Scott and Matthew Sweet.
William Lee Adams welcomes Ocean Vuong to discuss On Earth We鈥檙e Briefly Gorgeous.
James Naughtie and readers talk to Matt Haig about his 2020 novel The Midnight Library.
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the 91福利社's poetry archive.
Susannah Clapp, Salman Rushdie and Andrew Motion discover the poetry of Angela Carter.
Ian McMillan with poetry to warm your cockles and put fire in your belly
Nikki Bedi meets Irish-Indian poet and New York Times-Bestselling author Nikita Gill
Shahidha Bari and guests look at the different meanings given to the colour brown.
Neil McCarthy meets Japanese artist Yuko Mohri.
The founder of the Big Issue and the former journalist, now teacher, talk favourite books.
A special omnibus featuring readings and music about autumn played on Essential Classics.
Daljit Nagra marks Halloween with a highlight from the 91福利社's poetry archive.
Ian McMillan puts on the poetry kettle and gets out the cups - one stanza or two?
The Turkish-born author discusses her new novel, In One Brief Moment All Eternity
Matthew Sweet and guests look at democracy past and present.
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.
