One of Britain's greatest exponents of the detective novel, the late PD James talks about her need to write, the impact that the two world wars have had on her, religion and death. Show more
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Razia Iqbal asks PD James about the complexities of writing crime novels that are more than puzzles for the reader to solve. Show more
Front Row
Philip Glass; Michael Douglas plays Liberace; P D James on Philip Larkin
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Julian Clary reviews Behind the Candelabra with Michael Douglas as Liberace, Philip Glass on his opera about Walt Disney, PD James' Cultural Exchange and a French zombie drama. Show more
Nicky Campbell presents the topical debates from Wychwood School in Oxford. Taking part are crime writer PD James and Rev Joel Edwards of the anti-poverty group Micah Challenge. Show more
In a chaotic future Britain where no child has been born for years, a loner helps the world's only known pregnant woman to safety. Show more
Daisy Goodwin presents a series about the romantic novel. This edition looks at the heroes of the nineteenth century and finds that they remain firm favourites for most women. Show more
Desert Island Discs
P D James
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Sue Lawley's castaway is crime writer and conservative life peer P D James. Show more
Desert Island Discs
P D James
40 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Roy Plomley's castaway is writer P D James. Show more
Anne Robinson invites well-known personalities to discuss their favourite books. Novelist PD James and presenter Richard Bacon talk about their top five. Show more