Series 4 Episodes
1. Poets at the BBC
October 1st, 201630 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
October 8th, 201630 min
Michael Palin travels to north Wales to interview legendary travel writer Jan Morris.
3. When Julie Walters Met Willy Russell
October 15th, 201630 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
October 22nd, 201630 min
David Baddiel introduces the six novels on the 2016 Man Booker Prize shortlist.
5. 2016 The Year of King Lear
October 29th, 201630 min
A look at why Lear resonates so deeply with contemporary audiences.
Movie and TV Reviews
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