Author and presenter Phil Rickman hears from historian, archaeologist and farmer Francis Pryor the extraordinary story of how mankind has transformed the British landscape.

Presenter Phil Rickman is joined by author Barbara Erskine at the Hay Literary Festival, to talk about how the town inspired her very first bestseller.

1/2. Barbara Erskine and Sandra Howard talk to Phil Rickman about women in politics 2,000 years apart - a cabinet minister and a Celtic queen.

2/2. Phil Rickman talks to best-selling author Jilly Cooper. Recorded at the Hay Festival of Literature last year.

Phil Rickman talks to Les Dennis about the highs and lows of his life, as described in his autobiography Must The Show Go On? Recorded at this year's Hay Festival Of Literature. Show more

Phil Rickman talks to keyboard player and self-confessed Grumpy Old Rock Star Rick Wakeman at the 2009 Hay Festival.

At the 2009 Hay Festival, Phil Rickman meets television writer G F Newman, creator of Law and Order and Judge John Deed.

Phil Rickman talks to author Fay Weldon about her latest novel The Spa Decameron. Recorded at this year's Hay Festival Of Literature.