Series 4

S4 · E1 · 01/10/2016 · 30 min

Poets at the BBC

A look through the BBC archives to show how bards turned into broadcasters, featuring some of the most beloved poets Britain has produced.

S4 · E2 · 08/10/2016 · 30 min

Michael Palin Meets Jan Morris

Michael Palin travels to north Wales to interview legendary travel writer Jan Morris.

S4 · E3 · 15/10/2016 · 30 min

When Julie Walters Met Willy Russell

Julie Walters, one of Britain's most popular actresses, meets Willy Russell, to find out how a 15-year-old dropout from a working-class suburb of Liverpool became one of the most successful playwrights in the history of modern British theatre.

S4 · E4 · 22/10/2016 · 30 min

The Man Booker Prize 2016

David Baddiel introduces the six novels on the 2016 Man Booker Prize shortlist.

S4 · E5 · 29/10/2016 · 30 min

2016 The Year of King Lear

A look at why Lear resonates so deeply with contemporary audiences.