Presented by rapper Akala, this programme explores the poetry of the Romantic period through the work of Wordsworth, Byron, Blake, Shelley and Keats. Show more
Mark Kermode takes part in a movie marathon of short film screenings, Hansel of Film, a relay race of short film screenings taking place around the UK. Show more
Front Row
Michael Sheen, Egon Schiele, Daniel Kehlmann, classic hip-hop album Illmatic explored
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Michael Sheen on Under Milk Wood in New York, new Egon Schiele exhibition The Radical Nude reviewed, Daniel Kehlmann on his novel F, and classic hip-hop album Illmatic 20 years on. Show more
British rapper and poet Akala tells the story of roots reggae, when a group of Jamaican musicians took songs of Rastafari, revolution and hope to the international stage. Show more
Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Jon Bon Jovi who is playing the London Palladium for the first time. Meanwhile, Akala reintroduces the godmother of rock and roll. Show more
Nicky Campbell presents from Manor CE Academy, York. In honour of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death, he asks: Is there more truth in Shakespeare than the Bible? Show more
The One Show
22/04/2021
33 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HD
Alex and Michael are joined by Sir Tom Jones, who discusses and performs his new music. Also, rapper and author Akala discusses the importance of getting young people reading. Show more
Famous faces use their knowledge to try and help a contestant win money. Susan Calman, Peter Jones and Akala try to help keen gardener Thom debate his way to a top cash prize. Show more
Famous faces use their knowledge to try and help a contestant win money. Susan Calman, Peter Jones and Akala try to help Suda debate her way to a top cash prize. Show more
Sitcom about a group of freshers at a UK university. Danny has a chance to get his love life back on track by going on a date with fashion student Maya, but must learn to be cool. Show more
Andrew Neil is joined by Ed Balls, Michael Gove, Tommy Sheppard and Miranda Green to review the final few days before the general election. Show more
Loose Ends
Danny Brocklehurst, David Sedaris, Akala, Amma Asante, Miles From Kinshasa, Miss Hope Springs, Francesca Martinez
37 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Clive Anderson and Francesca Martinez are joined by Danny Brocklehurst, David Sedaris, Amma Asante and Akala. With music from Miles from Kinshasa and Miss Hope Springs. Show more
Discussion show hosted by Sian Williams. Should it be legal to pay for sex? Does social media bring out the worst in us? Does belief in the afterlife make you a better person? Show more
David Dimbleby presents topical debate from Kettering. Panellists include Esther McVey, Chuka Umunna, Alejandro Agag, Chloe Westley and Akala. Show more