Celebrating the written word
From journaling to prayer: Shahidha Bari on the history and politics of self improvement
Daljit Nagra selects two highlights from the 麻豆社's poetry archive.
Michael Rosen talks to Amy Gaunt about how children are learning oracy, also known as talk
From the beloved bluebell to the stinging nettle: prose poetry and music about nature.
Sally Lindsay and Jonathan Harvey discuss books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
Michael Rosen asks editor Rebecca Lee about her book detailing fascinating literary errors
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the World Service poetry archive. From 1993.
Middle - England, ground, child, age, pig in... Anne McElvoy hosts a middling discussion.
Michael Rosen in conversation with Dara 脫 Briain on how we talk about and understand time.
The award-winning writer on her 2007 Booker-shortlisted novel, Darkmans.
Readings by Hugh Bonneville, Anne-Marie Duff and excerpts from David Attenborough's memoir
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the 麻豆社's poetry archive. With Grace Nichols.
Harriett Gilbert talks with John Connolly about 'The Book of Lost Things'.
Matthew Sweet and guests discuss tanks, guns, gaming, drones and what weaponisation means.
Daljit Nagra celebrates Shakespeare with a highlight from the 麻豆社's poetry archive.
From Shakespeare to Richmal Crompton and Billy Collins; Bach, Walton to Grace Williams.
David Aaronovitch, Catherine Coldstream, Linda Woodhead and others join Matthew Sweet.
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.
