Award-winning author Helen Dunmore talks about her latest novel, set during the Cold War. Plus friendships with other mums, and the challenge of a long-distance relationship. Show more

By Helen Dunmore. 4 Extra Debut. Marion is used to the long-haul flight to Australia. But she can never get used to the airline food. Read by the author. Show more

Tom Sutcliffe explores how far 'we are our brains' with neuroscientist Dick Swaab, philosopher Julian Baggini, theatre director Natalie Abrahami and writer Helen Dunmore. Show more

Mariella Frostrup talks to Helen Dunmore about her new novel Birdcage Walk where a radical young woman finds herself at odds with her ambitious husband. Show more

Set in Bristol in the 1790s, a mysterious burial and financially risky building plans. Read by Hattie Morahan and Carl Prekopp. Show more

Lizzie's mother has shocking news explaining and Diner prepares to sell the house. Read by Hattie Morahan and Carl Prekopp. Show more

The overthrow of the French king makes Diner anxious about his property schemes. Read by Hattie Morahan and Carl Prekopp. Show more

Lizzie has a new baby brother, confronts a loss and her husband’s past unsettles her. Read by Hattie Morahan and Carl Prekopp. Show more

Lizzie’s missing her mother and troubled by Diner, and has a very unexpected encounter. Read by Hattie Morahan and Carl Prekopp. Show more

A chance encounter reveals more of Diner's past. Read by Hattie Morahan and Carl Prekopp. Show more

As the news from France darkens, Lizzie has a secret she must hide from Diner. Read by Hattie Morahan and Carl Prekopp. Show more

The French monarch has been beheaded and the housing market collapses in England. Read by Hattie Morahan and Carl Prekopp. Show more

Diner is forced to escape his creditors, and is determined Lizzie will go with him. Read by Hattie Morahan and Carl Prekopp. Show more

Lizzie must learn the truth about what actually happened to Diner's first wife. Concluded by Hattie Morahan and Carl Prekopp. Show more

A unique fictional dialogue between Ethiopia and Britain. A Good Soldier by Maaza Mengiste, read by Amir El Masry, and Handsome Daddy by Helen Dunmore, read by Sara Markland. Show more

Karen Gardner talks about taking Rolf Harris to court. We discuss the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why and its depiction of suicide. And we speak to the poet, Jacqueline Saphra. Show more

How to enjoy a healthy sex life with long term-partners. Actor Claire Skinner on her new stage role. The joys and pitfalls of 'mum-friends'. Plus live music from Bonnie Raitt. Show more