Books

Matthew Sweet looks at figures including Sylvia Townsend Warner.

Daljit Nagra celebrates summer with another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.

Daniel Mendelsohn, Lydia Unsworth, Joe Shute and Khadijah Ibrahiim join Ian McMillan.

Actors Grace Cookey-Gam and Toby Jones & a journey of intoxication, inspiration and loss.

Two crime writers choose favourite books

Tuppence Middleton and Matthew Shribman talk books with Harriett Gilbert.

Selections of poetry on various themes, chosen by listeners.

Harriett Gilbert talks to the writer and the DJ about their favourite books.

Poetry, prose and play speeches from Charles II's England alongside music evoking the era.

Ian McMillan with Angie Hobbs, Rishi Dastidar, Bradley Taylor, Samantha Wynne-Rhydderch.

Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive. From 2019.

Matthew Sweet and guests discuss satire past and present.

Michael Rosen on the words used to describe the qualities of smells in different languages

Roger McGough is joined by the actor comedian Alistair McGowan at the Hay Festival.

The sports presenter and screenwriter recommend books.

Ian McMillan talks poetry with Lindsey Hilsum, Richard Skinner, Kym Deyn and Cara Thompson

Daljit Nagra selects a highlight as Allan Ginsberg joins the illustrious 4 Extra 100 Club.

The Scottish writer Kirstin Innes speaks to Bookclub about her second novel, Scabby Queen.