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Book of the Week

Florian Illies - 1913

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Kafka is troubled, not for the first time, and Duchamp makes an impact. A snapshot of pre-war Europe. Read by Michael Maloney. Show more

Book of the Week

Florian Illies - 1913

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The art historian's impressionistic cultural sketchbook of a Europe under the shadow of World War I. Read by Michael Maloney. Show more

Book of the Week

Florian Illies - 1913

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

There are sensations in Paris and Vienna in this snapshot of a Europe on the brink of World War I. Read by Michael Maloney. Show more

Book of the Week

Florian Illies - 1913

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The art historian's impressionistic cultural snapshot of a Europe on the verge of World War I. Concluded by Michael Maloney. Show more

Book of the Week

Gold: The Race for the World's Most Seductive Metal

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The last days of gold as money comes under the Nixon presidency. Matthew Hart charts the story of a human obsession. From January 2014. Show more

Book of the Week

Gold: The Race for the World's Most Seductive Metal

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

China mines more gold than any other country and everyone wants in. Matthew Hart charts the story of a human obsession. From January 2014. Show more

Book of the Week

Gold: The Race for the World's Most Seductive Metal

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

In the 21st century dealing in gold remains an archaic practice. Matthew Hart charts the story of a human obsession. From January 2014. Show more

Book of the Week

Florian Illies - 1913

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. The art historian's impressionistic cultural portrait of a society that is about to change forever. Read by Michael Maloney. Show more

Book of the Week

Last Days of the Bus Club

Episode 1: The Bus Club

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Former Genesis drummer Chris Stewart reads his stories about three fathers in his home town in the Alpujarras region of Spain. Show more

Book of the Week

Last Days of the Bus Club

The Green, Green Rooves Of Home

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Chris Stewart relays how guests at his farm want him to put an earth roof on the house to his neighbours' disbelief. Show more

Book of the Week

Last Days of the Bus Club

How El Valero got its Name

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A moving story, told by his friend Rogelio, convinces author Chris Stewart to put together an anthology of such stories. Show more

Book of the Week

Gold: The Race for the World's Most Seductive Metal

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. Matthew Hart charts the story of a human obsession: a trip down the deepest mine on earth in search of gold. From January 2014. Show more

Book of the Week

Gold: The Race for the World's Most Seductive Metal

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Spanish conquistadors helped to flood 16th-century Europe with gold. Matthew Hart charts the story of a human obsession From January 2014. Show more

Book of the Week

Last Days of the Bus Club

The Rain In Spain Part 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The effects of the storm have been devastating for Chris Stewart and his neighbour Domingo - but one crisis still awaits them. Show more

Book of the Week

Last Days of the Bus Club

The Rain in Spain Part 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Andalucia is a region racked with droughts but one winter the downpour was biblical recalls author and farm owner Chris Stewart. Show more

Book of the Week

Matt Lewis - Last Man Off

Episode 1

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

4 Extra Debut. In his first job as a scientific advisor, Lewis makes a last-minute decision to join a fishing vessel. Read by Sam Troughton. Show more

Book of the Week

Matt Lewis - Last Man Off

Episode 2

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Late for the start of the season, a fishing vessel heads to the fishing grounds in the Southern Ocean. Read by Sam Troughton. Show more

Book of the Week

Matt Lewis - Last Man Off

Episode 3

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A change of scenery is needed after fishing for the Patagonian Toothfish has proved disappointing. Read by Sam Troughton. Show more

Book of the Week

Matt Lewis - Last Man Off

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Though other vessels pulled in their lines, the Sudur Havid faced the consequences of still fishing. Read by Sam Troughton. Show more

Book of the Week

Matt Lewis - Last Man Off

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

In sub-zero waters of the Southern Ocean, it's all about survival for the crew of the Sudur Havid. Conluded by Sam Troughton. Show more