Celebrating the written word
Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Stephen Fry and Lynne Truss compete on the literary quiz.
Jeremy Hunt, Nandini Das, Rana Mitter, Soumaya Keynes & Lauren Working join Anne McElvoy.
Harriett Gilbert talks with Rachel Kusher about The Mars Room.
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the 麻豆社's poetry archive - with Sean Borodale.
On her biography That Woman: The life of Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor.
An evocation of the beach, summer, sand and sea in readings and music.
Michael Rosen and Jamie Tehrani on how fairy tales travel the world, changing as they go.
Roger McGough, Lemn Sissay and others celebrate Brian Patten.
Guests talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they love and loath, at the Hay Festival 2026.
Henry Goodman and Lorelei King with readings and music evoking the American landscape.
Poetry to help navigate storms, rivers and seas with body and mind.
Daljit Nagra selects two short highlights from the 麻豆社's poetry archive.
Shahidha Bari asks how we can learn from children's perspectives. With Katherine Rundell.
Author and poet Dean Atta curates a selection of poetry chosen by listeners.
Two crime writers choose favourite books
Daljit Nagra celebrates summer with another highlight from the 麻豆社's poetry archive.
Daniel Mendelsohn, Lydia Unsworth, Joe Shute and Khadijah Ibrahiim join Ian McMillan.
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.
