Writer Ian Sansom reflects on dress, class and the philosophical life.
Kirsty Young's castaway is Sir Stuart Rose, executive chairman of Marks and Spencer...
Peter Curran is joined by Alison Steadman, Meera Syal and Raymond Blanc.
Brian Matthew celebrates the golden age of British dance bands.
Curtis Stigers remembers clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman in his centenary...
With Melodies for You. An eclectic mix of classical, musicals, films, brass bands a...
Delving into the seamier side of politics to consider the line where fact meets fic...
Keith was beginning to hate food and his excessive drinking was about to take its t...
Michael Rosen investigates coded language.
Helen Mark and Time Team's Mick Aston investigate the story of the Hanbury Crater.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta.
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire.
Clive James reflects on the revelation of the identity of Belle de Jour.
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.