Celebrating the written word
A fresh look at Shakespeare's Othello through the prism of the rehearsal room.
The writer and the Southbank Centre's Head of Literature share books they love.
Isy Suttie and Lolly Adefope talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Eavesdropping on actors and director as they prepare to stage the York Mystery Plays.
Ottessa Moshfegh discusses her second novel My Year of Rest and Relaxation
Anne McElvoy with Professor Chris Lintott, Margaret Heffernan and Liam Halligan.
Daljit Nagra selects a highlight - this time from the archive of the 成人快手 World Service.
Christopher Brookmyre takes questions from a 成人快手 Bookclub audience about his first novel.
A key preservative, the subject of taxes, a danger to plant-life - how much salt is good?
Books by Matt Haig, Rohinton Mistry and Elizabeth von Arnim are recommended this time.
Daljit Nagra selects a programme which explores the joys of writing and reading poetry.
Rebecca Watts, Brian Bilston, Cristina Rivera Garza and Deryn Rees-Jones join Ian McMillan
Timandra Harkness, Ekow Eshun, Sophie Grace Chappell, Richard Bett and Stephen Bush.
Michael Rosen on the Old English words used in daily life then and now, with Hana Videen.
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is revisited by the guests and presenter Harriett Gilbert
Ian McMillan's guests include George Szirtes, who's been awarded the King's Gold Medal.
A 4 Extra listener requests a favourite programme from the 成人快手's poetry archive.
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.
