Linton Kwesi Johnson discusses African consciousness, reggae and diaspora in the Walter Rodney Memorial Lecture.

Maureen Freely interviews Blake Morrison on his novel 'And When Did You Last See Your Father?' and the making of the subsequent film.

Michele Roberts discusses her memoirs, 'Paper Houses: A Memoir of the 70s and Beyond.'

Michael Frayn talks about his work, experience of the theatre and latest book 'Stage Directions'

Margaret Shewring interviews Guardian theatre critic and author Michael Billington

Poet Zoe Brigley reads from her debut anthology, The Secret.

Poet David Morley reads from his latest collection The Invisible Kings.

Jacqueline Wilson talks about how she started writing, the origins of Tracy Beaker and the adaptation of her book The Suitcase Kid.

Jim Crace discusses his 'Work In Progress', his approach to writing, the role of literature and the challenges of the past tense.