A look through the BBC archives to show how bards turned into broadcasters, featuring some of the most beloved poets Britain has produced.
EP2 Michael Palin Meets Jan MorrisOct 08, 2016
Michael Palin travels to north Wales to interview legendary travel writer Jan Morris.
EP3 When Julie Walters Met Willy RussellOct 15, 2016
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.
EP4 The Man Booker Prize 2016Oct 22, 2016
David Baddiel introduces the six novels on the 2016 Man Booker Prize shortlist.
EP5 2016 The Year of King LearOct 29, 2016
A look at why Lear resonates so deeply with contemporary audiences.