Celebrating the written word
Shahidha Bari and guests look at the different meanings given to the colour brown.
Susannah Clapp, Salman Rushdie and Andrew Motion discover the poetry of Angela Carter.
James Naughtie and readers talk to Matt Haig about his 2020 novel The Midnight Library.
Ian McMillan with poetry to warm your cockles and put fire in your belly
Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by Harriett Gilbert and guests.
Alan Titchmarsh, Amanda Owen and Harriett Gilbert choose favourite books.
Neil McCarthy meets Japanese artist Yuko Mohri.
The founder of the Big Issue and the former journalist, now teacher, talk favourite books.
Ian McMillan puts on the poetry kettle and gets out the cups - one stanza or two?
Daljit Nagra marks Halloween with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
A special omnibus featuring readings and music about autumn played on Essential Classics.
The Turkish-born author discusses her new novel, In One Brief Moment All Eternity
Matthew Sweet and guests look at democracy past and present.
Behind the scenes with director Joachim Trier as he makes a new film.
Find reading inspiration when two guests share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
There's an international flavour to Radio 4's poetry programme presented by Ian McMillan.
With readings by Sam Dale and Isis Hainsworth from Austen, Woolf, Adichie and Helen Mort.
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.
