Celebrating the written word
Josie Long interviews Paul Tremblay about A Head Full of Ghosts
Octavia Bright and guests celebrate the hugely popular work of Daphne du Maurier.
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
The American writer speaks to a Bookclub audience about his 2023 novel, North Woods.
Ian McMillan with poems and poets that shake up autumn - from Contains Strong Language
Michael Rosen discovers punctuation through the ages with writer Florence Hazrat.
Nikki talks to Rachel Elia Griffiths about Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie
Anne McElvoy and guests discuss St Francis, wealth and our relationship with animals.
The globally acclaimed French-Moroccan novelist on writing her very first stage play
Ian McMillan and the best in poetry live from the Contains Strong Language festival.
Daljit Nagra marks National Poetry Day with a highlight from the BBC's poetry archive.
Christopher Eccleston, Julie Hesmondhalgh and the BBC Phil at Contains Strong Language.
Matthew Sweet discusses the role of intellectuals in public life.
Nikki speaks to Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn about his new movie Her Private Hell
Michael Rosen talks to a security guard who says that words are his riot shield in his job
Leonie Charlton on her new poem about wildfire
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.
