Arts news, reviews and interviews with Mark Lawson, including the live announcement of this year's Costa Book Awards shortlists and an interview with the comedian Russell Brand. Show more
John Wilson explores the art of book cover design with Suzanne Dean whose work has graced the jackets of Booker winners including Richard Flanagan, Julian Barnes and Ian McEwan. Show more
Arts news, interviews and reviews. Actor Emily Mortimer on a new film adaption of Penelope Fitzgerald's The Bookshop and 50 years of the Man Booker Prize. Show more
Patrick Grant and May Martin, judges of the Great British Sewing Bee; Violinist Rachel Podger; women GPs; men who sell sex. Jane Garvey presents the female perspective. Show more