Syrian architect Marwa Al-Sabouni talks to Anne McElvoy about her country's built environment its impact on the behaviour of its citizens. Plus the politics of judging book prizes. Show more

Anne McElvoy discusses Aphra Behn's play The Rover. Plus New York Times CEO Mark Thompson on political language and Iain Sinclair talking about the Norman Conquest. Show more

Ann Wroe joins Anne McElvoy for an exploration of light in art from Blackpool to the South Downs. Plus Dan Flavin's art at Ikon in Birmingham and extreme solar weather. Show more