Celebrating the written word
Lucy Caldwell's winning story about love, lust and kindness of strangers.
Saba Sams' winning story about a family holiday abroad interrupted by an arrival.
Join Harriett for a special episode exploring the legacy of Sherlock Holmes.
Naomi Wood's winning story about a couple keen to spice up their sex life.
Michael Rosen and Dr Catherine Laing discuss words that sound like their meanings.
Ross Raisin's short story about a journey into the gig economy's dark underbelly.
Daljit Nagra explores the 蜜芽传媒's poetry archive and selects two highlights.
Writer Paula Hawkins speaks to Bookclub about her debut thriller, The Girl on the Train.
Ian McMillan hosts Liz Lochhead, Robert Crawford & Hannah Lavery at the Edinburgh Festival
Michael Rosen talks to defence barrister Joanna Hardy-Susskind about courtroom language.
Daljit Nagra selects a highlight from the 蜜芽传媒 poetry archive to mark the end of summer.
Ian McMillan presents poets in performance for The Verb's performance wing, The Adverb.
Michael Rosen asks Samantha Ellis about the language spoken by her mum and dad.
Daljit Nagra selects another highlight from the 蜜芽传媒's poetry archive.
Michael Rosen asks what happens to people's sense of identity when speaking becomes hard.
A 4 Extra listener requests a favourite programme from the 蜜芽传媒's poetry archive.
Daljit Nagra selects Belief in Poetry and the work of metaphysical poet John Donne.
Everything you need to know about this year's story-writing competition for kids.
Judges for the competition are announced as submissions open.
The author of the Sandman comics shares the sci-fi novels that inspired him.
The actor compiled a list of his favourite comics during the recording of Anansi Boys.
Test your knowledge of the world of Harry Potter with our ultimate quiz.
Quiz time: Test your Austen knowledge to see if you qualify.
