Matthew Sweet with a review of Paul Greengrass's new film, Captain Phillips, starring Tom Hanks and a discussion of David Greig's play based on the Norwegian massacre. Show more
Presented by Matthew Sweet. With David Cronenberg on his new film and first novel, Shami Chakrabarti on working as a human rights campaigner and Tim Minchin on his graphic novel. Show more
In front of an audience at Sage Gateshead, Anne McElvoy presents a discussion about the experience of isolation. With guests Terry Waite, Dr Cleo van Velsen and Erwin James. Show more
Anne McElvoy presents. With a review of the American Psycho musical, Doris Kearns Goodwin on progressive politics, discussing British architecture and Christmas in medieval times. Show more
Presented by Anne McElvoy. With King Charles III writer Mike Bartlett, Michel Houellebecq's novel Soumission, Hans Fallada's prison diary, and artists Nick Crowe and Ian Rawlinson. Show more