Bill Paterson narrates coverage of the 2016 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, which features acts and performers from around the world. Show more
The dwarf’s terrible secret is finally revealed. Bill Paterson concludes Neil Gaiman’s dark tale. Show more
From Edinburgh Castle, the 2015 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Narrated by Bill Paterson. Show more
Bill Paterson narrates coverage of the 2017 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, which features acts and performers from around the world. Show more
Physician Gavin Francis leads us round a cultural map of the body: the mysterious liver, essential to life, capable of regeneration. From 2015. Show more
Physician Gavin Francis leads us round a cultural map of the body: the foot, a unique marvel of engineering. From 2015. Show more
Documentary celebrating the 70th anniversary of Glasgow's innovative Citizens Theatre and looking back at seven decades of pioneering productions. Show more
A Good Read
Bill Paterson and Tom Chatfield
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Actor Bill Paterson and tech philosopher Tom Chatfield talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert. Works by Christopher Hitchens and Terry Pratchett are on the table. Show more
Contemporary comedy following the lives of five people as they prepare to vie for the 2009 Cup O'Kindness, the trophy awarded to the champion in Robert Burns poetry recital. Show more
The reaver realises that the dwarf is not all that he seems. Bill Paterson continues with Neil Gaiman's dark tale. Show more
The dwarf and the reaver reach the cave, where something is waiting. Bill Paterson continues Neil Gaiman's dark tale. Show more
A dwarf seeks a guide to a certain cave on the Misty Isle. Bill Paterson reads Neil Gaiman's novelette about chilling revenge. Show more
The dwarf persuades Callum McInnes to take him to the cave on the Misty Isle. Bill Paterson continues Neil Gaiman's dark tale. Show more
Ford Kiernan and a legion of fans celebrate the anarchic humour of The Dandy, the classic Scottish comic that has just ceased publication after 75 years. Show more
From the unique setting of the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, the 2014 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebrates the Year of Homecoming with a cast of more than 1000. Show more
The 2019 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebrates the kaleidoscope, featuring colourful talent from around the world on the magnificent esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. Show more
Physician Gavin Francis leads us round a cultural map of the body: he starts with the brain. From 2015. Show more
Physician Gavin Francis leads us round a cultural map of the body: facial muscles and our emotional lives. From 2015. Show more
Physician Gavin Francis leads us round a cultural map of the body: arms - part of our body, and weapons of war. From 2015. Show more
Profile of architecture critic Ian Nairn who led a blistering attack on the soulless destruction of Britain by shoddy post-war planners, but who was a flawed, troubled character. Show more