James Naughtie speaks to William Boyd about his new collection of short stories The Dreams of Bethany Mellmoth.

Nick Higham meets William Boyd to talk about his latest novel Sweet Caress which charts the life of Amory Clay, a fictional society and war photographer.

Author and screenwriter William Boyd talks about his life and work, reflecting on how his upbringing has shaped his writing's themes, which include identity and its loss. Show more

WWI drama evoking the tedium of trench life on the eve of the Battle of the Somme. Facing certain death are an underage recruit, a war-weary sergeant and a drunken lieutenant. Show more

A celebration of Muriel Spark who was born in 1918. Alan Taylor who has written a memoir about his friendship with the novelist and writer William Boyd join Mariella Frostrup. Show more

4 Extra Debut. In 1915, Amory’s uncle sets her life on its course when he gives her a camera for her seventh birthday. Read by Barbara Flynn. Show more

Frustrated by her life in Scotland, Amory heads into the field once more. Barbara Flynn reads William Boyd’s tale. Show more

Amory goes to work as her uncle's assistant, photographing high society events in 1920s London. Read by Barbara Flynn. Show more

Returning from her time in Berlin, Amory's plans to scandalise London prove to be all too successful. Read by Barbara Flynn. Show more

Amory learns the full consequences of the Maroon Street riot. Barbara Flynn reads William Boyd’s tale set over the 20th century. Show more

Amory receives terrible news and is compelled to travel to France in search of answers. Barbara Flynn reads William Boyd’s tale. Show more

Life takes an unexpected turn after the handsome officer tracks Amory down in Paris. Barbara Flynn reads William Boyd’s tale. Show more

Bond gets to know Bryce then flies to America to track down AfricaKIN. Written by William Boyd and read by Paterson Joseph. Show more

James Bond solves the Adeka mystery, faces M and has dinner with Bryce. Paterson Joseph concludes William Boyd's novel. Show more

Bond must reach Kobus and take revenge before he can be stopped by the CIA. Written by William Boyd. Read by Paterson Joseph. Show more

Blessing has gone, but Bond must reach Port Dunbar to learn more about the civil war. By William Boyd, read by Paterson Joseph. Show more

Following Amory through decades of the twentieth century, who is heading to Berlin in search of scandal. Read by Barbara Flynn. Show more

Following Amory through the 20th century as she begins a new chapter, and relationship, in New York. Read by Barbara Flynn. Show more

As her health declines, Amory wonders whether to continue. Barbara Flynn concludes William Boyd’s tale of a 20th century woman. Show more

In 1969 London, Bond meets the mysterious and attractive Bryce Fitzjohn. Written by William Boyd and read by Paterson Joseph. Show more