Will Gompertz chats to horror writer Stephen King, Jo Thoenes is at the Banbury Literary Festival, and Sybil Ruscoe continues her Oxford United ‘Krank Up The Kassam’ campaign. Show more

Malc meets Tim, Oxford’s undercover economist, asks if a controlling mother can ruin your life, and looks at a cardboard Narnia for the 50th anniversary of the death of C S Lewis. Show more

Kat talks to Polly Coles about her book on real life in Venice and history expert Liz Woolley looks back at child labour in Oxfordshire during the 19th century. Show more

David talks to Mick who’s receiving a bravery award, previews the C S Lewis Jubilee Festival and asks if it’s right to take your school children on holiday during term time? Show more

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