Harriett Gilbert takes a look at literature in Africa today.
Amman soundscape project; AS Byatt; The Fluid Piano.
Aminatta Forna examines what happened to the so called 'Renaissance Generation'.
Roberto Bolano, The Figurine, Eric Siblin, Nowhere Boy and more from the last five...
The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you ever...
Mark Coles and special guests look back on the best music of 2009.
In today's programme: Roberto Bolano, live music from Baaba Maal, Bill T Jones.
This week's theme is translation: in poetry, science and in architecture
Spiritual themes explored through music, prose and poetry.
It's exactly thirty years since Soviet forces overthrew the Afghan government.
Carrie Gracie looks back at some of the best of her guests on The Interview in 2009
The Creche in Bethlehem where abandoned Palestinian children find a loving home
Clive James reflects on the human condition and the need for liberal democracy.
Andrew Marr talks to four leading scientists.
Mark Rylance reads from a new edition of Van Gogh's prodigious correspondence.
Ian Hislop investigates the Three Kings of the Christmas story.
Mark Gatiss explores the hugely popular Doctor Who novelisations of the 1970s and 8...
The Dr Who cast and crew discuss episode 1 of The End of Time.
Mark Lawson in conversation with Alan Bennett in a special edition of Front Row.
Donald Macleod examines the dark sides of Wagner, focusing on his self-obsession.
Catherine Bott and Lucie Skeaping introduce a selection of their favourite Christma...
Simon Mayo introduces some of his favourite interviews from his 5 live afternoon sh...
Clive Anderson introduces an eclectic mix of the year's best music and conversation...