Five commissioned short stories to celebrate the BBC National Short Story Award. In Bearded by Ross Raisin, someone spends too much time with the hair-dryers. Show more
Open Book
Literary Landscape: Ross Raisin and Yorkshire
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
A literary ramble through the Yorkshire moors and the work they have inspired, from the Brontes to Sylvia Plath. With authors Ross Raisin, Will Atkins and Professor John Bowen. Show more
Woman's Hour
Masculinity: being a man today
54 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Programme that offers a female perspective on the world. What are the biggest challenges facing masculinity today? Show more
Front Row
Moonlight at the Oscars, Mary Beard, Author Ross Raisin, Mary Magdalene in art
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Moonlight wins Oscar for best picture, Mary Beard on Shakespeare's Roman plays, Ross Raisin on his novel set in the world of football, and how Mary Magdalene is portrayed in art. Show more