1. Poets at the BBC

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. 1 October 2016. 30 min

A look through the BBC archives to show how bards turned into broadcasters, featuring some of the most beloved poets Britain has produced.

2. Michael Palin Meets Jan Morris

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. 8 October 2016. 30 min

Michael Palin travels to north Wales to interview legendary travel writer Jan Morris.

3. When Julie Walters Met Willy Russell

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. 15 October 2016. 30 min

Julie Walters, one of Britain's most popular actresses, meets Willy Russell, to find out how a 15-year-old dropout from a working-class suburb of Liverpool became one of the most successful playwrights in the history of modern British theatre.

4. The Man Booker Prize 2016

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. 22 October 2016. 30 min

David Baddiel introduces the six novels on the 2016 Man Booker Prize shortlist.

5. 2016 The Year of King Lear

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. 29 October 2016. 30 min

A look at why Lear resonates so deeply with contemporary audiences.