Celebrating the written word
Stephen Fry, Lynne Truss, Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh compete on the literary quiz.
Two writers who cover crime, football and music share their favourite books with Harriett.
Daljit Nagra selects a personal favourite from the BBC's poetry archive.
The children’s author and the chart topper talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
The broadcaster and comedian choose books they love
Jane Hill and Derek Owusu talk to Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.
Harriett Gilbert is with a comedian and a writer to talk favourite books.
Daljit Nagra chooses poets Donne, Jennings, Joseph and Muir from the BBC's poetry archive.
The writer and the academic and broadcaster talk about favourite books.
An evocation of summer afternoons by the river, picnics, passing time and lethargy.
Daljit Nagra selects two highlights from the BBC's poetry archive.
Matthew Sweet and guests discuss the ethics of knowledge.
The classicist and the author talk about books they love with presenter Harriett Gilbert.
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.
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the BBC's poetry archive - with Sean Borodale.
Harriett Gilbert talks with Rachel Kusher about The Mars Room.
Jeremy Hunt, Nandini Das, Rana Mitter, Soumaya Keynes & Lauren Working join Anne McElvoy
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.
