Series 4 (2016)
Episodes: 5
Star Cast:
Episodes List
Ep.1 Poets at the BBC
Air Date: 2016-10-01
A look through the BBC archives to show how bards turned into broadcasters, featuring some of the most beloved poets Britain has produced.
Ep.2 Michael Palin Meets Jan Morris
Air Date: 2016-10-08
Michael Palin travels to north Wales to interview legendary travel writer Jan Morris.
Ep.3 When Julie Walters Met Willy Russell
Air Date: 2016-10-15
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.
Ep.4 The Man Booker Prize 2016
Air Date: 2016-10-22
David Baddiel introduces the six novels on the 2016 Man Booker Prize shortlist.
Ep.5 2016 The Year of King Lear
Air Date: 2016-10-29
A look at why Lear resonates so deeply with contemporary audiences.