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Sports Writing
Mariella Frostrup stands on the touchline to celebrate the very best writing about sport.
Amanda Coe, Kathy Reichs, Catalan literature
Featuring Amanda Coe, the literary beginnings of Sherlock Holmes, and Catalan literature.
Colm Toibin
Mariella Frostrup celebrates the work of award-winning Irish writer Colm Toibin.
The Brethren; The Sense of Style
Mariella Frostrup discusses Robert Merle's The Brethren, and Steven Pinker on Style.
Esther Freud on Mr Mac and Me
Esther Freud talks about her new book, and Howard Jacobson on the book he'd never lend.
Ali Smith on How to Be Both
Booker-shortlisted novelist Ali Smith and the art of the short story.
Ian McEwan and Amy Bloom
Ian McEwan on his new novel The Children Act, and US author Amy Bloom on Lucky Us.
Literary Scene in London
Writers Damian Barr, Evie Wyld and Joe Dunthorne discuss the rise of live literary events.
Literary Landscape: Ross Raisin and Yorkshire
A ramble through northern moorland and the works inspired by it, from Bronte to Raisin.
Literary Landscape: John Banville and 1950s Dublin
A tour of the foggy streets, smoke-filled bars and genteel hotel tea rooms of 1950s Dublin
