BBC Radio 4 - Free Thinking

Essex

Looking beyond the stereotypes of the county that's often described as 'much maligned'.

Looking beyond the stereotypes of the county that's often described as 'much maligned'.

Shahidha Bari is joined by Louise Creechan, Joan Passey and Paul Baker.

Shahidha Bari is joined by Louise Creechan, Joan Passey and Paul Baker

NoViolet Bulawayo's We Need New Names on stage plus 'enfant terrible' Dambudzo Marechera.

NoViolet Bulwayo's We Need New Names on stage plus "enfant terrible" Dambudzo Marechera

More than just a fear of going out - the history & lived experience of a phobia explored.

Writer Graham Caveney joins Matthew Sweet and guests.

Rachel Hewitt has been researching pioneering Irish climber Mrs Aubrey Le Blond.

Rachel Hewitt has been researching the pioneering Irish climber Mrs Aubrey Le Blond.