A look through the BBC archives to show how bards turned into broadcasters, featuring some of the most beloved poets Britain has produced.

Michael Palin travels to north Wales to interview legendary travel writer Jan Morris.

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.

David Baddiel introduces the six novels on the 2016 Man Booker Prize shortlist.

A look at why Lear resonates so deeply with contemporary audiences.