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Steve Coogan on the return of Alan Partridge

Steve Coogan on his new spoof documentary series about mental health, Booker Prize-shortlisted author Katie Kitamura, Sir Trevor McDonald on Trinidadian musician Winifred Atwell.

Steve Coogan on his new spoof documentary series. in which his alter ego Alan Partridge returns from some time in Saudia Arabia to tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time: mental health.

In the first of our interviews with writers shortlisted for this year's Booker Prize, American novelist Katie Kitamura discusses her book Audition, a story told through the first person voice of an unnamed actor, which explores the roles we play in public and private.

As Black History Month begins, and as a blue plaque is unveiled to Winifred Atwell, the first ever black artist to top the UK singles chart, journalist and broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald and musician and researcher Uchenna Ngwe reflect on the life and career of this remarkable musician whose achievements have been largely forgotten.

Presenter: Kirsty Wark
Producer: Mark Crossan

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  • Wed 1 Oct 2025 19:15

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