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Dominic Arkwright presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion. Guy Browning, Amanda Mitchison and Wilfred Emmanuel Jones take on the brown-nosers and lickspittles of the corporate world.

Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss the lickspittles of the corporate world.

Dominic Arkwright presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion. Guy Browning, Amanda Mitchison and Wilfred Emmanuel Jones take on the brown-nosers and lickspittles of the corporate world.

Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss the lickspittles of the corporate world.

Extracts from her work read by SHIRLEY COOKLIN Producer JENNY DE YONG

German words to find a secure place in the English language - Zeitgeist. Repeated from Wednesday

Joe Queenan, Pauline Black and Toby Young discuss one of the few German words to find a secure place in the English language.

Though adored by fashion writers and political columnists alike, Queenan says: 'If you used words like zeitgeist where I grew up, they'd break your legs'.

Dominic Arkwright presents.

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

2/7. Keeping Up Appearances

With Attila the Stockbroker, Susannah Jowitt and James Delingpole.

Lucy Kellaway and Martin Rowson debate the merits of lunch. It's Dominic Arkwright 's job to stop the bread rolls flying. Repeated from Wednesday

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

With Giles Coren, Martin Rowson and Lucy Kellaway.

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

With Katherine Whitehorn, Martin Newell and Lucy Mangan.

Writers William Leith, Rosie Millard and Terence Blacker , who have experience of these matters, discuss debt and lending money to friends. Dominic Arkwright holds the purse strings. Repeated from Wednesday

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

With William Leith, Rosie Millard and Terence Blacker.

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

With Peregrine Worsthorne, Joolz Denby and Francis Gilbert.

1/6. Failure

Musician John Otway, journalist Amanda Platell and sports writer Jim White talk about an uncomfortable subject.

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

2/6. A Little of What You Fancy Does You Good

Journalist Nick Cohen, green campaigner Sian Berry and broadcaster Charlie Lee-Potter talk about the so-called New Puritans, intent on clamping down on pleasure.

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

Why has shyness, once considered to be a virtue, become increasingly stigmatised. With Susie Scott, who has written a sociology of the condition, and writers Carl Honore and Olivia Stewart-Liberty.

Dominic Arkwright discusses attitudes to errors slight and serious with historian Dominic Sandbrook , performer Dillie Keane and writer Isabel Losada. Repeated from Boxing Day at 1.30pm

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

Dominic discusses our attitudes to errors slight and serious with historian Dominic Sandbrook, performer Dillie Keane and writer Isabel Losada.

Dominic Arkwright chairs the discussion programme.

'4/6. Dominic Arkwright and his guests, including the philosopher Julian Baggini , talk about feeling like an impostor, as if you're pretending to be someone you're not. Repeated from Thursday'

Dominic Arkwright chairs a discussion on the word 'organisation' with writer Jay Griffiths

'1/6. Former director-general of the British Council David Green, poet Attilla the Stockbroker, and writer Jay Griffiths join presenter Dominic Arkwright to discuss the word 'organisation'. Repeated from Thursday'

'5/6. Dominic Arkwright talks bad taste with writers Bidisha, Toby Young and Sarfraz Manzoor. Repeated from Thursday'

'New writing and discussion, featuring a mix of fresh talent and established names; hosted first by Chris Bigsby, from 20020809 MATTHEW PARRIS, 20060127 onwards DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT.With JONATHAN MEADES, A L KENNEDY and SUKHDEV SANDHU'

New writing and discussion, featuring a mix of fresh talent and established names; hosted first by Chris Bigsby, from 20020809 MATTHEW PARRIS, 20060127 onwards DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT.With JONATHAN MEADES, A L KENNEDY and SUKHDEV SANDHU'With Jonathan Meades, A L Kennedy and Sukhdev SandhuWith JONATHAN MEADES, A L KENNEDY and SUKHDEV SANDHUWith Jonathan Meades, A L Kennedy and Sukhdev Sandhu

'Chris Bigsby introduces a series of programmes of new writing and discussion. 1: City Life. With Jonathan Meades , AL Kennedy and Sukhdev Sandhu. ProducerTimDee'

'Chris Bigsby introduces a series of programmes of new writing and discussion. 2: Caught in the Web - Information. With Susan Blackmore , Sarah LeFanu and Simon Ings. Producer Minam Newman'

Chris Bigsby introduces a series of programmes of new writing and discussion, featuring a mix of fresh talent and established names. 3: An Honest Day's Work

With John Lanchester , Jeremy Clarke and Joanna Traynor. ProducerTim Dee

'Chris Bigsby introduces a series of programmes of new writing and discussion. 4: Displacement. As populations become more mobile and more of us are uprooted, David Dabydeen. Maya Jaggi and Tim Parks discuss the disorientation and exhilaration involved in drifting between cultures. experiences and languages. Producer Paul Quinn'

'Chris Bigsby introduces a series of programmes of new writing and discussion, featuring a mix of fresh talent and established names.'

Chris Bigsby introduces a series of programmes of new writing and discussion, featuring a mix of fresh talent and established names.

6: Education. With Dr Mary Beard , ArdashirVakil and Geoff Dyer. Producer Miriam Newman

With Ike Eze-Anyika, Peter Reading and TIM LOTT

Chris Bigsby introduces a series of programmes of new writing and discussion, featuring a mix of fresh talent and established names.

7: Neighbourhoods and the Idea of CommunityWith Ike Eze-Anyika, Peter Reading and Tim Lott. Producer Miriam Newman

Chris Bigsby introduces a series of programmes of new writing and discussion, featuring a mix of fresh talent and established names.

8: Cetebnfy. Writers Eiaine Showaiter ,

David Edgar and Paul Moriey address a starstruck nation. Producer Miriam Newman

Chris Bigsby introduces a series mixing new writing, established names and discussion.

9: The Great American Microcosm. The first of two special editions from New York, with Rick Moody , George Sanders and AM Homes. Producer Miriam Newman

Chris Bigsby introduces a series of programmes of new writing and discussion, featuring a mix of fresh talent and established names. 10: The

Price of Everything, the Value of Nothing. Is it true that nowadays we know the price of everything, but the value of nothing? With Jonathan Ree , Toby Litt and Susannah Clapp. Producer Tim Dee

With COLUM MCCANN, Lynne Tillman and Geoffrey O'Brien.

Chris Bigsby introduces a series of programmes of new writing and discussion, featuring a mix of fresh talent and established names.

11: New York Village. In the second special edition from New York, Bigsby asks three of its writers to define the essence of this most dynamic of cities. With Colum McCann , Lynne Tillman and Geoffrey O'Brien. Producer Paul Quinn

'Chris Bigsby concludes a series of new writing and discussion. Confession. In the modern world where anythinggoes, why do we still have the urge to confess? What deep human need is answered by people opening their hearts and minds to others? Why is confessional writing all the rage? Novelists Paul Bailey and Ronan Bennett , and poet Lavinia Greenlaw own up. Producer Tim Dee'

He asks LIZ JENSEN, Nicholas Lezard and Lucretia Stewart if children are the enemies of artistic promise.

In six programmes Chris Bigsby introduces a mix of fresh talent and established names -writers of fiction and fact - who have been commissioned to write and talk about the ideas and preoccupations ofourtimes. The Pram in the Hall

Are children the enemies of artistic promise? With Liz Jensen , Nicholas Lezard and Lucretia Stewart. Producer Tim Dee

He asks VICTORIA GLENDINNING, Jeremy Lewis and LINDA GRANT if ageing is a good idea.

'Chris Bigsby introduces a mix of fresh talent and established names - writers of fiction and fact - who have been commissioned to write and talk about the ideas and preoccupations of our times. Ageing. Is it a good idea? With Victoria Glendinning , Linda Grant and Jeremy Lewis , Producer Tim Dee'

He asks Maggie Gee, Mark Cocter and SHENA MACKAY if our love of animals has gone too far.

'Chris Bigsby introduces a mix of fresh talent and established names -writers of fiction and fact - who have been commissioned to write and talk about the ideas and preoccupations of ourtimes. Animal Magic?Has our love of animals gone too far? With Mark Cocter , Maggie Gee and Shena Mackay. Producer Tim Dee'

'Chris Bigsby introduces a mix of fresh talent and established names -writers of fiction and fact - who have been commissioned to write and talk about the ideas and preoccupations of our times. Friendship versus Love. Have we lost the art of just being friends? With Justin Cartwright , Harriett Gilbert and ZinovyZinik. Producer Nicola Barranger'

'Chris Bigsby introduces a mix of fresh talent and established names -writers of fiction and fact - who have been commissioned to write and talk about the ideas and preoccupations ofourtimes. Heroes and Villains. Roshan Doug , John Upton and Sara Wheeler discuss how they define their particular heroes and villains. Producer Nicola Barranger'

With Maggie O'Kane, Stephen Smith and CATHERINE MERRIDALE, he discusses changing attitudes to getting from A to B.

This week, his guests are IAN MCMILLAN and LAURA THOMPSON

'The writing and conversation programme that brings together writers - the best of the established and the pick of the new - to write and talk about a shared topic that affects all our lives. Presented by Chris Bigsby. Grief. 'A problem shared is not a problem halved, but a problem doubled.' With Ian McMillan and Laura Thompson. Producer Tim Dee'

This week, his guests are julia blackburn and ruth padel

New writing and invigorating talk as Chris Bigsby asks a poet and a novelist to join him in thinking and writing about a matter of the moment.

Clothes. 'Are you wearing those flares ironically?' With Julia Blackburn and Ruth Padel. Producer Tim Dee

This week, his guests are HELEN DUNMORE, JO SHAPCOTT and IAIN SINCLAIR

New writing and invigorating talk as Chris Bigsby asks three writers - established and new -to write and talk on a shared topic that affects all our lives. Paradise. 'Life began in Paradise and we're promised that if we're very good it will end there.

With Helen Dunmore , Jo Shapcott and lain Sinclair. Producer Jane Greenwood

'New writing and invigorating talk as Chris Bigsby asks three writers - established and new -to write and talk on a shared topic that affects all our lives. Exercise and Laziness. 'Itisn'tfun, it isn't healthy, and with all the isotonic drinks consumed, it isn't natural. But it beats the hell out of sitting still. With David Craig , Robert Irwin and Blake Morrison. Producer Jane Greenwood'

New writing and invigorating talk as Chris Bigsby asks three writers -established and new-to write and talk on a shared topic that affects all our lives. Transport.

Transport is the new weather-when we're introduced to strangers, we ask, 'how did you get here?'.

With Alain de Botton , Kate Clanchy and Alexander Frater. Producer Jane Greenwood

Writers Alice Jolly, Kris Kenway and Duncan Fallowell reveal all on matters undisclosed.

Writers Alice Jolly, Kris Kenway and Duncan Fallowell reveal all on matters undisclosed to MATTHEW PARRIS.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

'New writing and invigorating talk as Chris Bigsby asks three writers - established and new -to write and talk on a shared topic that affects all our lives. Secrets. ' Let me tel I you a secret. There are no secrets....' With Alan Judd , Penelope Lively and Anthony Thwaite. ProducerTim Dee'

'New writing and invigorating talk as Chris Bigsby asks three writers - established and new -to write and talk on a shared topic that affects all our lives. God. 'Only God knows that the human condition doesn't add up.' With Andy Martin , David Owen Norris and Nicholas Spice. Producer Jane Greenwood'

'New writing and invigorating talk as Chris Bigsby asks three writers - established and new -to write and talk on a shared topic that affects all our lives. Fathers. 'To begin with, the man must abstain from sexual activities for at least three days, but no longer than seven.' With Michael Holroyd , Patricia Duncker , Simon Armitage and Tom Leonard. Producer Jane Greenwood'

With novelist Louis De Bernieres and historian Lucy Moore.

Chris Bigsby discusses historical writing - are fact and fiction dangerous bedfellows?

Chris Bigsby discusses historical writing with Louis de Berni耀res and Lucy Moore. Are fact and fiction dangerous bedfellows?

In each programme, Professor Bigsby introduces a duo of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

Chris Bigsby presents a new series of the showcase for the best new writing and the freshest conversation. 1:Re-writing the Past. With novelist

Louis de Bernieres and historian Lucy Moore. Producer Miles warde

Chris Bigsby chairs a debate about taboo. Is there anything still forbidden these days?

Chris Bigsby chairs a debate about taboo with Adam Mars-Jones and Daisy Sampson. Is there anything still forbidden these days?

In each programme, Professor Bigsby introduces a duo of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

The showcase forthe best new writing and the freshest conversation. Each week Chris Bigsby introduces a mix of new talent and established names, writers of fiction and fact, who have been commissioned to write and talk together about the ideas and preoccupations of ourtimes.

2: Taboos - who needs them? Producer Jane Greenwood

With Adam Mars-Jones and Daisy Sampson.

Chris Bigsby chairs a debate about taboo. Is there anything still forbidden these days?

Chris Bigsby chairs a debate about taboo with Adam Mars-Jones and Daisy Sampson. Is there anything still forbidden these days?

In each programme, Professor Bigsby introduces a duo of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

'With Liz Bond, Martin Newell and Misha Glenny'

Misha Glennie, MARTIN NEWELL and Elizabeth Bond explore family ties and blood relations.

Misha Glennie, MARTIN NEWELL and Elizabeth Bond join Chris Bigsby to explore family ties and blood relation.

In each programme, Professor Bigsby introduces a duo of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

'Chris Bigsby introduces a mix of new talent and established names, writers of fiction and fact, who have been commissioned to write and talk together about the ideas and pre-occupations of ourtimes. 3: Siblings. With Liz Bond , Martin Newell and Misha Glenny. Producer Miles Warde'

Chris Bigsby introduces a series of programmes featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

4: `Being Alone'.

With JENNY DISKI and Francis Spufford.

Jenny Ditski and Francis Spufford join Chris Bigsby to discuss solitude versus loneliness.

Three's a crowd? Jenny Ditski and Francis Spufford join Chris Bigsby to discuss solitude versus loneliness. From March 2002.

'Chris Bigsby introduces a mix of newtalent and established names, writers of fiction and fact, who have been commissioned to write and talk together about the ideas and pre-occupations of ourtimes. 4: Being Alone. With Jenny Diski and Francis Spufford. Producer Jane Greenwood'

Chris Bigsby chairs a stimulating discussion as veteran historian Corelli Barnett clashes with young writer Decca Aikenhead to debate the question `Is youth wasted on the young?'.

Correlli Barnett and Decca Aitkenhead exchange views in a clash of the generations.

Veteran historian Correlli Barnett and youngster Decca Aitkenhead exchange views in a clash of the generations. From March 2002.

In each programme, Professor Bigsby introduces a duo of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

With Chris Bigsby.

Novelist PHILIPPA GREGORY and playwright Dolly Dhingra, both of whom came to Britain as young children, discuss what a country is.

Novelist PHILIPPA GREGORY and playwright Dolly Dhingra join Chris Bigsby to discuss what home really means to them.

In each programme, Professor Bigsby introduces a duo of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

Novelist PHILIPPA GREGORY and playwright Dolly Dhingra discuss what home means to them.

Chris Bigsby with a series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

Poet Carole Satyamurti and humourist GUY BROWNING discuss this week's topic - `On the Run'.

Poet Carole Satyamurti and humourist GUY BROWNING make unlikely fugitives.

Poet Carole Satyamurti and humourist GUY BROWNING make unlikely fugitives, but the theme is what it means to flee.

In each programme, Professor Bigsby introduces a duo of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

'The freshest new writing on the radio. Poet Carole Satyamurti and humourist Guy Browning make unlikely fugitives, but this week's theme is 'On the Run'. Presenter Chris Bigsby expects tales of flight but is presented with tortoises, hares and death instead. Producer Miles Warde'

Chris Bigsby introduces a series of programmes featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

Amy Rosenthal and Frank Furedi join Chris Bigsby to discuss pride, lust and other vices.

Playwright Amy Rosenthal and sociologist Frank Furedi join Chris Bigsby to discuss Pride, Lust and the other vices.

In each programme, Professor Bigsby introduces a duo of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

'Playwright Amy Rosenthal and sociologist Frank Furedi join Chris Bigsbyto discuss the Seven Deadly Sins. Are they relevant in today's secular society, do we need new ones, and is it true that Chris has committed all seven at Once? Producer Miles Warde'

Chris Bigsby introduces new writing and stimulating discussion.

This week's guests are writer HOWARD JACOBSon and businesswoman and Financial Times columnist Mrs Moneypenny.

Chris Bigsby talks competition with writer HOWARD JACOBSon and FT columnist Mrs Moneypenny

Chris Bigsby talks competition with laid back writer HOWARD JACOBSon and highly driven FT columnist Mrs. Moneypenny.

In each programme, Professor Bigsby introduces a duo of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

Chris Bigsby talks competition with laid-back writer HOWARD JACOBSon and highly driven FT columnist Mrs Moneypenny. From April 2002.

The freshest new writing on the radio. This week

Chris Bigsby isjoined by the laid-back writer Howard Jacobson and the highly driven businesswoman and Financial Times columnist Mrs Moneypenny to battle out the tricky question of competition. Producer Jane Greenwood

JAY RAYNER, Professor JOHN SUTHERLAND and JULIE MYERSON discuss drink with Chris Bigsby.

Restaurant critic JAY RAYNER, Professor JOHN SUTHERLAND and writer JULIE MYERSON discuss drink with Chris Bigsby.

In each programme, Professor Bigsby introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

Chris Bigsby introduces new writing and discussion.

This week's guests are JAY RAYNER, JOHN SUTHERLAND and JULIE MYERSON, who discuss the pleasures and pitfalls of the demon drink.

JAY RAYNER, JOHN SUTHERLAND and JULIE MYERSON discuss drink with Chris Bigsby.

Matthew Parris presents a series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

This week's guests are Lindsey Davis, Nick Walker and Neil Rollinson, who talk about masculinity.

Writers NICK WALKER, LINDSEY DAVIS and Neil Rollinson discuss what makes a man's man.

Writers NICK WALKER, LINDSEY DAVIS and Neil Rollinson join MATTHEW PARRIS to discuss what makes a man's man.

MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

Writers NICK WALKER, LINDSEY DAVIS and Neil Rollinson join MATTHEW PARRIS to discuss what makes a man's man. From 2002.

In each programme, Professor Bigsby ( or MATTHEW PARRIS ) introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

'1:Masculinity. In a new series, Matthew Parris invites novelist Lindsey Davis , writer and perfomer Nick Walker and award-winning poet Neil Rollinson to write and talk about 'masculinity'. Producer Hilary Dunn'

k's guests are journalist Emma Brockes, poet GWYNETH LEWIS and novelist Jay Basu.

MATTHEW PARRIS, Emma Brockes, GWYNETH LEWIS and Jay Basu to discuss gaps.

Journalist Emma Brockes joins Welsh poet GWYNETH LEWIS and novelist Jay Basu to discuss gaps with MATTHEW PARRIS.

Each week MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

Emma Brockes, GWYNETH LEWIS and Jay Basu discuss gaps with MATTHEW PARRIS.

'2: Absence. Matthew Parris invites Guardian journalist Emma Brockes , poet Gwyneth Lewis and novelist Jay Basu to explore how absence affects their I iveS and work. Producer Hilary Dunn'

MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

Authors Mil Millington, LOUISE WELSH and journalist Malachi O'Doherty discuss paranoia.

Authors Mil Millington, LOUISE WELSH and Belfast journalist Malachi O'Doherty discuss paranoia with MATTHEW PARRIS.

MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

Mil Millington, LOUISE WELSH and Malachi O'Doherty discuss paranoia with MATTHEW PARRIS.

'2: Paranoia. Matthew Parris invites columnist and author Mil Millington, Scottish novelist Louise Welsh andBelfastjournalistMalachiO'Dohertytotalk about paranoia. Producer Hilary Dunn'

With rock critic Neil McCormick, poet DOROTHEA SMARTT and writer Andy Miller.

Rock critic Neil McCormick, poet DOROTHEA SMARTT and writer Andy Miller share their love and fear of rural Britain.

MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

Neil McCormick, DOROTHEA SMARTT and Andy Miller share their love and fear of rural Britain

4: Countryside. The showcase forthe best new writing talent and the freshest conversation.

Matthew Parris invites The Daily Telegraph's rock critic Neil McCormick , Caribbean poet Dorothea Smartt and journalist and writer Andy Millerto express their love, hate and fear of the wide open Spaces Of rural Britain. Producer Hilary Dunn

Matthew Parris introduces a series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

Guests are comedy writer Carole Matthews, novelist Carl Tighe and playwright Alan McDonald

Carole Matthews, Carl Tighe and Alan McDonald celebrate and criticise mothers.

Comedy writer Carole Matthews, novelist Carl Tighe and playwright Alan McDonald celebrate and criticise mothers. From September 2002.

Comedy writer Carole Matthews, novelist Carl Tighe and playwright Alan McDonald celebrate and criticise mothers. From September 2002.

In each programme, Matthew Parris introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

Carole Matthews, Carl Tighe and Alan McDonald celebrate and criticise mothers.

'Mothers. This week Matthew Parris invites comedy writer Carole Matthews , novelist Carl Tighe and playwright Alan McDonald to celebrate - or criticise - mothers. Producer Peter Everett'

MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

Guests are comedy writer Carole Matthews, novelist Carl Tighe and playwright Alan McDonald

Carole Matthews, Carl Tighe and Alan McDonald celebrate and criticise mothers.

Comedy writer Carole Matthews, novelist Carl Tighe and playwright Alan McDonald celebrate and criticise mothers. From September 2002.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

Carole Matthews, Carl Tighe and Alan McDonald discuss parenting.

This week's guests are Tony Cassidy, Helen Whitehead and Jed Mercurio, who talk about cancer.

Tony Cassidy, Helen Whitehead and Jed Mercurio discuss cancer.

Writer and soul singer Tony Cassidy, biochemist Helen Whitehead and television writer Jed Mercurio discuss cancer. From September 2002.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion. This week's guests are Tony Cassidy, Helen Whitehead and Jed Mercurio, who talk about cancer

'Cancer. This week Matthew Parris invites writer and soul-singerTony Cassidy , web author and biochemist Helen Whitehead , and television writer and doctor Jed Mercurio to share their thoughts on the subject Of Cancer. Producer Peter Everett'

RICHARD FRANCIS, Michael Bracewell and Alice Rawsthorn debate 'style'.

Novelists RICHARD FRANCIS and Michael Bracewell and former Design Museum director Alice Rawsthorn debate 'style'. From September 2002.

MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

'Style. Matthew Parris invites novelist Richard Francis and Alice Rawsthorne , director of the Design Museum, to debate the subject of 'style'. Producer Peter Everett'

ANNE ENRIGHT and journalist Bill Hagerty join Peter Rhodes to consider received wisdom.

Irish novelist ANNE ENRIGHT and journalist Bill Hagerty join Peter Rhodes to consider received wisdom. From September 2002.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

Fashionable Opinions. Matthew Parris invites Irish novelist Anne Enright and journalist Bill Hagertyto considerthe subject of the week. Producer Peter Everett

`Stand Up'.

With poet Matthew Harvey, storyteller Joolz Denby and New York comic Lewis Shaffer.

Poet Matthew Harvey, storyteller JOOLZ DENBY and comic LEWIS SHAFFER on solo performing.

Poet Matthew Harvey, storyteller JOOLZ DENBY and US comic LEWIS SHAFFER discuss solo performing. With MATTHEW PARRIS. From October 2002.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

In each programme, Matthew Parris introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

Poet Matthew Harvey, storyteller Joolz Denby and comic Lewis Shaffer on solo performing.

Poet Matthew Harvey, storyteller Joolz Denby and US comic Lewis Shaffer discuss solo performing. With Matthew Parris. From October 2002.

'Stand-up. Matthew Parris invites performance poet Matthew Harvey , storyteller Joolz Denby and the New York comic Lewis Shafferto discuss the pains and pleasures of solo performance. Producer Peter Everett'

VICTORIA COREN, Henry Peevers and JUDE COLLINS discuss the eternal appeal of Lady Luck.

Poker player VICTORIA COREN, trader Henry Peevers and writer JUDE COLLINS discuss the eternal appeal of Lady Luck with MATTHEW PARRIS. From October 2002.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

'Gambling. Poker-player Victoria Coren , city whizzkid and 'spoofing' champion Henry Peevers and Jude Collins of the Irish News join Matthew Parris to discuss the eternal appeal of Lady Luck. Producer Peter Everett'

MATTHEW PARRIS discusses treachery with Ann Widdecombe, GUY BROWNING and STEPHANIE MERRITT

MATTHEW PARRIS invites Ann Widdecombe MP, GUY BROWNING and STEPHANIE MERRITT to discuss acts of treachery.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

Matthew Parris invites Ann Widdecombe, Guy Browning and Stephanie Merritt to discuss acts of treachery.

In each programme, Matthew Parris introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

Produced by Hilary Dunn.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in 2003.

A showcase for the freshest conversation and the best in new writing.

1: Treachery. Matthew Parris invites

Ann Widdecombe MP, Guy Browning and Stephanie Merritt to write and talk about their experiences of betrayal. Producer Hilary Dunn

2: Marriage.

With shazia mirza, Lewis Schaffer and David Matthews.

Comedians SHAZIA MIRZA and LEWIS SCHAFFER join writer David Matthews to discuss matrimony.

Comedians SHAZIA MIRZA and LEWIS SCHAFFER join writer David Matthews to discuss matrimony with MATTHEW PARRIS. From February 2003.

In each programme, Matthew Parris introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

Produced by Hilary Dunn.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in 2003.

A showcase for the best in new writing.

2: Marriage. Matthew Parris invites comedians

Shazia Mirza and Lewis Schaffer and writer David Matthews to write and talk about marriage. Producer Hilary Dunn

3: Rules.

With pauline melville, Matthew Syed and Hugh Collins.

MATTHEW PARRIS and his guests discuss rules and how to break them.

Rules and how to break them. MATTHEW PARRIS joins PAULINE MELVILLE, journalist Matthew Syed and writer HUGH COLLINS. From 2003.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

A showcase for the freshest conversation and the best in new writing.

1: Rules. Matthew Parris invites writer

Pauline Melville , journalist Matthew Syed and writer Hugh Collins to write and talk about regulations. Producer Hilary Dunn

MATTHEW PARRIS hosts discussion with Maggie O'Farrell, Niall Griffiths and Lana Citron.

Writers Maggie O'Farrell, Niall Griffiths and Lana Citron talk to MATTHEW PARRIS about how they found their voice.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

A showcase for the freshest conversation and the best in new writing.

4: The Voice. Matthew Parris invites writers Maggie O'Farrell, Niall Griffiths and Lana Citron to write and talk about how they found their voice. Producer Hilary Dunn

5: Crowds.

With Peter Finch, Zoe Strachan and ian sansom

PETER FINCH, ZOE STRACHAN and IAN SANSOM lose themselves in the theme of crowds.

JOHN COOPER CLARKE, Kathryn Flett and Owen Shears are the writers with MATTHEW PARRIS for a bout of intense interest.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

John Cooper Clarke, Kathryn Flett and Owen Shears are the writers with Matthew Parris for a bout of intense interest in the theme of crowds.

Produced by Jane Greenwood.

First broadcast on Radio 4 in 2003.

'5: Crowds. Matthew Parris invites poet Peter Finch , novelist Zoe Strachan and writer Ian Sansom to lose themselves in the theme of crowds. Producer Jane Greenwood'

Robert McCrum, biographer, novelist and the literary editor of The Observer, writes and talks about his recovery from the devastating stroke he suffered aged only forty-two; Laura Thompson, greyhound enthusiast and biographer of nancy mitford, describes how she came to terms with the death of her father; and the poet laureate of the Independent and sometime member of cult 80s band The Cleaners from Venus martin newell describes how he recovered from emotional, financial and professional meltdown.

Writers Robert McCrum and LAURA THOMPSON join poet MARTIN NEWELL to talk about healing.

Writers Robert McCrum and LAURA THOMPSON join poet MARTIN NEWELL and host MATTHEW PARRIS to talk about healing.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

Produced by JANE GREENWOOD.

'6: Recovery. Robert McCrum. literary editor of The Observer, poet and musician Martin Newell and writer Laura Thompson join Matthew Parris to write and talk about their experiences of recovery. Producer Jane Greenwood'

With poet JEAN BINTA BREEZE, Guardian diarist Marina Hyde and writer Roy Foster.

MATTHEW PARRIS chinwags about trivia with JEAN BINTA BREEZE, Marina Hyde and Roy Foster.

MATTHEW PARRIS chinwags about trivia with poet JEAN BINTA BREEZE, regular diarist Marina Hyde and writer Roy Foster. From March 2003.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

7: Gossip. Matthew Parris invites the poet

Jean Binta Breeze , the Guardian diarist Marina Hyde and writer and biographer Roy Fostertogossipwith him. Producer Jane Greenwood

JOHN COOPER CLARKE, Kathryn Flett and Owen Shears join Matthew for some intense interest.

JOHN COOPER CLARKE, Kathryn Flett and Owen Shears are the writers with MATTHEW PARRIS for a bout of intense interest.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

8: Obsession. Matthew Parris invites poet

John Cooper Clarke , critic Kathryn Flett and poet, actor and presenter Owen Sheers to write and talk about their own personal obsessions. Producer Jane Greenwood

MATTHEW PARRIS talks to two journalists and a singer about absurd beliefs.

MATTHEW PARRIS talks to journalists George Dobell LILIAN PIZZICHINI and singer Tony Cassidy about absurd beliefs.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

Produced by Peter Everett.

The showcase for new writing and conversation.

1: Superstition. Matthew Parris invites sportswriter George Dobell , journalist Lilian Pizzichini and soul singer Tony Cassidy to confess and discuss some of theirmore absurd beliefs. Producer Peter Everett

America: MATTHEW PARRIS invites TOBY YOUNG, Emma Richler and playwright Tamsin Oglesby to consider the oddness of America.

Writers TOBY YOUNG, Emma Richler and Tamsin Oglesby consider the oddness of America.

MATTHEW PARRIS invites writers TOBY YOUNG, Emma Richler and Tamsin Oglesby to consider the oddness of the United States of America.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

'2: America. Matthew Parris invites writers Toby Young , Emma Richler and playwright Tamsin Oglesby to discuss the oddness of America. Producer Peter Everett'

Writers MARTIN BOOTH, Zoe Lewis and Susie Boyt ponder the pros and cons of highs and lows.

MATTHEW PARRIS joins writers MARTIN BOOTH, Zoe Lewis and Susie Boyt to ponder the pros and cons of highs and lows.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

Matthew Parris joins writers Martin Booth, Zoe Lewis and Susie Boyt to ponder the pros and cons of highs and lows. From August 2003.

'The showcase for new writing and conversation. i 3: Drugs. Matthew Parris invites Martin Booth, Zoe Lewis and novelist Susie Boyt to consider the pros and Cons Of highs and lows. Producer Peter Everett'

Writers Philip Burley, Mimi Thebo and RICHARD MORTON Jack on the nature of good and evil.

MATTHEW PARRIS talks to writers Philip Burley, Mimi Thebo and RICHARD MORTON Jack about the nature of good and evil. From August 2003.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

'4: Wickedness. Matthew Parris invites TV producer Philip Burley , novelist Mimi Thebo and playwright Richard Morton Jack to discuss the evil that men (and women) do. Producer Peter Everett'

5.

Secrets Novelist Alice Jolly confesses a secret affair, traveller and author Kris Kenway describes a land full of secrets, while writer and reporter Duncan Fallowell discusses the secret of what was under tina turner's wig.

With MATTHEW PARRIS

Writers Alice Jolly, Kris Kenway and Duncan Fallowell reveal all on matters undisclosed.

Writers Alice Jolly, Kris Kenway and Duncan Fallowell reveal all on matters undisclosed to MATTHEW PARRIS.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

5: Secrets. Novelist Alice Jolly confesses a secret affair, traveller and author Kris Kenway describes a land full of secrets, and reporter Duncan Fallowell discusses the secret of what was under

Tina Turner 's wig. With Matthew Parris. Producer Peter Everett

His father Jonathan Smith (author of 'The Learning Game') is nostalgic about Wales.

For the historical novelist Sarah Harrison, nostalgia is her granny's green jug, but for Off The Page presenter MATTHEW PARRIS, it's the smell of mildewed books.

Cricketer ED SMITH, his father Jonathan Smith and writer Sarah Harrison get all nostalgic.

Cricketer ED SMITH, his father Jonathan Smith and novelist Sarah Harrison get all nostalgic with MATTHEW PARRIS.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

'6: Nostalgia. Cricketer Ed Smith is nostalgic about Cambridge. His father Jonathan Smith (author of The Learning Game) is nostalgic about Wales. For historical novelist Sarah Harrison , nostalgia is her granny's greenjug, but for presenter Matthew Parris , it's the smell of mildewed books. Producer Peter Everett'

The novelist PATRICK NEATE muses about whether irritation is a peculiarly middle-England, middle-aged, middle-class sort of emotion.

ROS TAYLOR of the Guardian believes it's a particularly female feeling.

Devon-based journalist MARTIN FREEMAN argues that nothing is more irritating than his size-ten feet.

PATRICK NEATE and journalists ROS TAYLOR and MARTIN FREEMAN on the causes of irritation.

Novelist PATRICK NEATE, journalists ROS TAYLOR and MARTIN FREEMAN on the causes of irritation. With MATTHEW PARRIS.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

7: Irritation. Presenter Matthew Parris enjoys being irritated by Today. The novelist Patrick Neate muses about whether irritation is a peculiarly middle-

England, middle-aged, middle-class sort of emotion. Ros Taylor of The Guardian believes it's a particularly female feeling, whilejournalist Martin Freeman argues that nothing is more irritating than his Size-ten feet. Producer Peter Everett

'matthew parris invites soprano catherine bott, Arabic dancer wendy buonaventura, and celebrity chef raymond blanc to discuss the five kingdoms of the senses: ears, eyes, body, tongue and nose, and to see if they can disentangle sensuality from sex.'

CATHERINE BOTT, WENDY BUONAVENTURA and RAYMOND BLANC discuss the five senses.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2005

Soprano CATHERINE BOTT, dancer WENDY BUONAVENTURA, and chef RAYMOND BLANC discuss the five kingdoms of the senses.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

8: Sensuality. Matthew Parris invites soprano

Catherine Bott , Arabic dancer Wendy Buonaventura and chef Raymond Blanc to discuss the five senses to see if they can disentangle sensuality from sex. Producer Jolyon Jenkins

Are Europe and Africa destined to misunderstand each other?

Are Europe and Africa destined to misunderstand each other? MATTHEW PARRIS chats to three authors of African memoirs. From September 2003.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

9: Africa. Matthew Parris grew up in Africa, and his three guests, Peter Godwin , Aminatta Forna and Aidan Hartley , have all published their memoirs of African childhood. They discuss whether Europe and Africa seem destined to misunderstand each other.

Producer Jolyon Jenkins

Africa MATTHEW PARRIS grew up in Africa, and his three guests, Peter Godwin, Aminatta Forna and Aidan Hartley, have all published their own memoirs of African childhood.

They discuss whether Europe and Africa seem destined to misunderstand each other.

Are Europe and Africa destined to misunderstand each other?

Are Europe and Africa destined to misunderstand each other? MATTHEW PARRIS chats to three authors of African memoirs. From September 2003.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

'matthew parris's guests are Martin Isherwood, whose song 'Cry Baby' garnered nul Eurovision points, physicist len fisher who won an Ignobel Prize 'for research that could not or should not be repeated'; and journalist Lucy Cavendish, who very nearly won the Magazine of the Year award.'

Martin Isherwood, LEN FISHER and Lucy Cavendish, who nearly won an award, talk to Matthew.

Musician Martin Isherwood, physicist LEN FISHER and journalist Lucy Cavendish discuss the winning of prizes and awards.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2003.

10: Winning Prizes. Matthew Parris 's guests are

Martin Isherwood , whose song Cry Baby garnered nul Eurovision points, physicist Len Fisher , who won an Ignobel Prize, and journalist Lucy Cavendish. Producer Jolyon Jenkins

'Matthew Parris invites novelist Carol Clewlow (A Woman's Guide To Adultery), television writer and novelist Davis Nicholls (Cold Feet, Starter For Ten) and ageing soul singer Tony Cassidy to face up to the fact that they're not as young as they used to be.'

Carol Clewlow, DAVID NICHOLLS and Tony Cassidy face up to not being as young as they were.

Novelist Carol Clewlow, TV writer and novelist DAVID NICHOLLS and veteran soul singer Tony Cassidy discuss 'middle age'.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2004.

New series. 1/10. The showcase for new writing and fresh conversation.

Middle Age. Matthew Parris invites novelist Carol Clewlow , writer David Nicholls and soul singer Tony Cassidy to face up to the fact that they're not as young as they used to be. Producer Peter Everett

'Jake Arnott, Katie Hickman and Michael Dobbs dissect the cliche about rogues being lovable.'

JAKE ARNOTT, Katie Hickman, Michael Dobbs dissect the clich退 about rogues being loveable.

JAKE ARNOTT, Katie Hickman and Michael Dobbs dissect the clich退 about rogues being 'lovable'. With Mathew Parris.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2004.

Produced by Peter Everett.

Jake Arnott, Katie Hickman, Michael Dobbs dissect the cliche about rogues being loveable.

2/10. Rogues. Matthew Parris welcomes three writers who have encountered and described many kinds of roguery. Crime writer Jake Arnottjoins novelist and historian Katie Hickman and Michael Dobbs to dissect the cliche about rogues being lovable. Producer Peter Everett

Strange goings-on in the studio when matthew parris welcomes three writers who span the range from psychic to sceptic.

Performance poet matt harvey writes a regular column on weird phenomena and candida clark is the author of 'Ghost Music', but her fellow-novelist tibor fischer once stayed in a haunted castle and slept like a log.

MATTHEW PARRIS invites MATT HARVEY, CANDIDA CLARK and TIBOR FISCHER to make their unseen presence felt by talking.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2004.

MATTHEW PARRIS invites his guests to make their unseen presence felt by talking.

MATTHEW PARRIS invites MATT HARVEY, CANDIDA CLARK and TIBOR FISCHER to make their unseen presence felt by talking. From February 2004.

3/10. The Paranormal. Strange goings-on in the studio when Matthew Parris welcomes three writers who span the range from psychic to sceptic.

Performance poet Matt Harvey writes a regular column on weird phenomena and Candida Clark is the author of Ghost Music, though her fellow-novelist Tibor Fischer once stayed in a haunted castle and Slept like a log. Producer Peter Everett

4/10.

Multicultural Britain: Matthew Parris features new writing and stimulating discussion.

Is 'multicultural' just a buzz-word? Guests are writers Reshma S Ruia, Archie Markham and Leone Ross.

MATTHEW PARRIS welcomes Reshma S Ruia, Archie Markham and Leone Ross to a frank discussion

MATTHEW PARRIS welcomes writers Reshma S Ruia, Archie Markham and Leone Ross to a frank discussion. From February 2004.

MATTHEW PARRIS welcomes three writers - Reshma S. Ruia, Archie Markham and Leone Ross - to a frank discussion. From 2004.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2004.

'4/10. Multicultural Britain: MATTHEW PARRIS features new writing and stimulating discussion. Is 'multicultural' just a buzz-word? Guests are writers Reshma S Ruia, Archie Markham and Leone Ross. '

'4/10. Multicultural Britain. Is this just a woolly minded buzzword? Matthew Parris invites three writers, Reshma S Ruia, Archie Markham and Leone Ross , to ponder the meaning of these words. Producer Peter Everett'

MATTHEW PARRIS welcomes Peter Flannery, Mimi Khalvati and JEMMA KENNEDY, three writers who believe that idealism should be valued more highly than it is.

MATTHEW PARRIS with writers Peter Flannery, Mimi Khalvati and JEMMA KENNEDY.

MATTHEW PARRIS and writers Peter Flannery, Mimi Khalvati and JEMMA KENNEDY discuss hope versus cynicism. From February 2004.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2004.

'Who nowadays admits to being an idealist? Matthew Parris invites playwright Peter Flannery, poet Mimi Khalvati and novelist Jemma Kennedy to judge their level of cynicism.'

Are we becoming so risk-aware that we live dull and frightened lives? Matthew Parris welcomes three writers with different views.

David Tremayne, the biographer of speed-king Donald Campbell, was himself nearly killed riding a rocket-dragster.

Journalist Melissa Kite says the riskiest things she's done are those she most values.

But novelist Geoff Dyer says his neurotic risk-avoidance makes every day a dangerous adventure.

Matthew Parris takes a gamble on David Tremayne, Melissa Kite and Geoff Dyer.

Matthew Parris takes a gamble on writer David Tremayne, journalist Melissa Kite and neurotic novelist Geoff Dyer.

Matthew Parris introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2004.

6/10. Risk. Are we becoming so careful that we live dull and frightened lives? Matthew Parris invites

David Tremayne , journalist Melissa Kite and novelist Geoff Dyer to assess their adventurous sides. Producer Peter Everett

Politicians defer to it, journalists flatter it and market researchers study it in depth, but is the Great British Public really just a stupid, emotionally incontinent bully? matthew parris welcomes three writers who worry about the public.

Giles Coren thinks that it is wrong about everything, Terence Blacker believes that it is getting too big for its boots, and julia darling has a weird feeling that she may actually be a member of it.

MATTHEW PARRIS and his guests discuss how they feel about the public.

MATTHEW PARRIS welcomes GILES COREN, Terence Blacker and JULIA DARLING to discuss how they feel about the public.

In each programme, MATTHEW PARRIS introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2004.

'7/10. The Great British Public. Matthew Parris talks to Giles Coren , Terence Blacker and Julia Darling -three writers who worry about the public. Producer Peter Everett'

MATTHEW PARRIS is joined by his customary three guests, except this week it sounds like there are more.

Instructed to write about his alter ego, JOHN FORTUNE brings along the John who grew up in Bristol, and the John who performs with JOHN BIRD.

MARTIN NEWELL morphs himself into an Essex gardener called Ted Jarvis, a character with whom he's obsessed.

And the PAULINE BLACK who's best known as lead singer with The Selector explains why her real name is Belinda, even though she yearned to be those famous black goddesses of the sixties, ANGELA DAVIES and MARSHA HUNT, rolled into one.

Matthew Parris welcomes three guests. Or is it more? He and his guests explore identity.

Matthew Parris welcomes three guests. Or is it more? John Fortune, Martin Newell and Pauline Black explore identity. From March 2004.

'8/10. Alter Egos. Satirist John Fortune , comedian Martin Newell and the Selecter's singer Pauline Blackjoin Matthew Parris to talk about the allure of not being oneself. Producer Miles Warde'

matthew parris features new writing and stimulating discussion on the subject of hitch-hiking.

With studio guests dominic arkwright, Decca Aitkenhead and benedict allen

AKA Hitching

Matthew Parris, Dominic Arkwright, Decca Aitkenhead and Benedict Allen thumb a lift.

Where are all the hitchers? Matthew Parris, Dominic Arkwright, Decca Aitkenhead and Benedict Allen thumb a lift.

Where are all the hitchers? Matthew Parris, Dominic Arkwright, Decca Aitkenhead and Benedict Allen thumb a lift. From March 2004.

'9/10. Hitching. Matthew Parris invites Dominic Arkwright , Decca Aitkenhead and Benedict Allen to write about the near extinction of the hitch-hiker. Producer Miles Warde'

Every office has one, homes are cleaner with one installed.

Obsessive compulsives are all about us, but do we recognise the condition in ourselves? Matthew Parris invites three writers to bare their souls about compulsions they all possess - shopping, cleaning, and travelling four hundred miles to watch a failing football team.

MATTHEW PARRIS hosts with Franca Davenport, Stephen Foster and DOMINIC HOLLAND.

MATTHEW PARRIS repeatedly quizzes Franca Davenport, Stephen Foster and DOMINIC HOLLAND about ceaseless compulsion. From March 2004.

'10/10. Obsessive Compulsives. Matthew Parris invites three writers to bare their souls about their compulsions - shopping, cleaning, and travelling 400 miles to watch a failing football team. Producer Miles Warde'

matthew parris returns for another series of late night discussion and the freshest new writing.

This week's subject is 'England, their England', the title of a popular mid-war book written, appropriately enough, by a Scot.

Joining Matthew in the studio to write about the current state of Englishness are sukhdev sandhu, jude collins, and james delingpole

Sukhdev Sandhu, Jude Collins and James Delingpope join Matthew Parris.

Sukhdev Sandhu, Jude Collins and James Delingpope join Matthew Parris for a debate about what makes a nation. From July 2004.

New series 1/10. Matthew Parris and his guests

Sukhdev Sandhu , Jude Collins and James Delingpole discuss the current state of Englishness. Producer Miles Warde

'Amanda Mitchison, Maureen Freely and Lewis Schaffer discuss a burning issue.'

MATTHEW PARRIS presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion. 2/10. Smoking: Amanda Mitchison, Maureen Freely and LEWIS SCHAFFER discuss a burning issue.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion. GUY BROWNING, Amanda Mitchison and Wilfred Emmanuel Jones take on the brown-nosers and lickspittles of the corporate world.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests discuss the lickspittles of the corporate world.

Amanda Mitchison, Maureen Freely and LEWIS SCHAFFER join MATTHEW PARRIS to discuss smoking

Journalist Amanda Mitchison, novelist Maureen Freely and American comic LEWIS SCHAFFER join MATTHEW PARRIS to discuss smoking.

'2/10. Smoking. Matthew Parris is joined by Amanda Mitchison, Maureen Freely and Lewis Schaffer to write about and discuss the burning issues of smoking. Producer Miles Warde'

Formalised radio ritual with MARY ANN SIEGHART, Mihir Bose and TOM MITCHELSON.

MATTHEW PARRIS performs his formalised radio ritual with Times editor MARY ANN SIEGHART, sports writer Mihir Bose and actor TOM MITCHELSON. From August 2004.

Matthew Parris presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

Pomp and Circumstance: With Mary Ann Sieghart, Mihir Bose and Tom Mitchelson.

'MATTHEW PARRIS presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion. 3/10. Pomp and Circumstance: With MARY ANN SIEGHART, Mihir Bose and TOM MITCHELSON.'

3/10. Pomp and Circumstance. Considering the pros and cons of contemporary pomp and circumstance with Matthew Parris are Mary Ann Sieghart of The Times,

Mihir Bose of The Daily Telegraph, and scriptwriter and actor Tom Mitchelson.

What are the underlying causes of anger? One thing that all three of MATTHEW PARRIS' guests agree on is that frustration and powerlessness contribute directly to anger, be it expressed as road rage in the UK, or in the form of political protest on the streets of Baghdad or the West Bank.

However, that's the only thing his guests agree on.

He's joined by columnist and broadcaster SHYAMA PERERA, Cristina Odone, who's Deputy Editor of the New Statesman, and Rouzbeh Pirouz, founder of Civility, an organisation that promotes greater understanding of the politics of the Middle East.

Their discussion ranges from a close-focus on anger as experienced by children in the family home, to the role of anger in the new reality of geo-politics since the destruction of New York's Twin Towers in September 2001.

MATTHEW PARRIS talks about rage with SHYAMA PERERA, Cristina Odone and Rouzbeh Pirouz.

MATTHEW PARRIS talks about rage with broadcaster SHYAMA PERERA, journalist Cristina Odone and Rouzbeh Pirouz. From August 2004.

Matthew Parris presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

4/10. Anger

What are the underlying causes of anger? One thing that all three of Matthew Parris' guests agree on is that frustration and powerlessness contribute directly to anger, be it expressed as road rage in the UK, or in the form of political protest on the streets of Baghdad or the West Bank. However, that's the only thing his guests agree on.

'4/10. Anger. Matthew Parris is joined by broadcaster Shyama Perera , journalist Cristina Odone and Rouzbeh Pirouz , Iranian-born founder of Civility, an organisation that promotes greater understanding of the Middle East, to debate the root causes of anger. Producer Mark Smalley'

In this week's edition of Off the Page, MATTHEW PARRIS and his guests draw inspiration from an unlikely source, 'boredom'.

With Brian Dooley, Matthew Sharpe and Susan Elderkin.

MATTHEW PARRIS and his guests are inspired by boredom.

MATTHEW PARRIS and his guests are inspired by boredom. With writers Brian Dooley, Matthew Sharpe and Susan Elderkin. From August 2004.

In this week's edition of Off the Page, Matthew Parris and his guests draw inspiration from an unlikely source, 'boredom'. With Brian Dooley, Matthew Sharpe and Susan Elderkin.

'5/10. Matthew Parris and guests, writers Brian Dooley, Matthew Sharpe and Susan Elderkin, draw inspiration from an unlikely source - boredom. Producer Isobel Eaton'

With Amanda Brookfield, Hugh Rycroft and Hannah McDonald.

MATTHEW PARRIS with guests Amanda Brookfield, Hugh Rycroft and Hannah McDonald.

MATTHEW PARRIS struggles to cross the finish line ahead of Amanda Brookfield, Hugh Rycroft and Hannah McDonald. From August 2004.

'6/10. Matthew Parris and his guests Amanda Brookfield , Hugh Rycroft and Hannah McDonald vie to impress on the Subject Of Competitiveness. Producer Isobel Eaton'

For some, the term redemption has a thoroughly old testament ring to it.

However Matthew Parris's three guests reveal how vital the idea of taking responsibility for ones mistakes is to them.

Novelist Gillian Slovo relates it to South Africa's truth and reconciliation commission, poet Dannie Abse recalls childhood guilt, while writer Paul Burke just says sorry for everything hes ever done.

MATTHEW PARRIS presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

7/10. Redemption

For some, the term redemption has a thoroughly old testament ring to it. However MATTHEW PARRIS's three guests reveal how vital the idea of taking responsibility for ones mistakes is to them. Novelist Gillian Slovo relates it to South Africa's truth and reconciliation commission, poet Dannie Abse recalls childhood guilt, while writer Paul Burke just says sorry for everything hes ever done.

MATTHEW PARRIS and guests Gillian Slovo, Dannie Abse and Paul Burke discuss atonement.

MATTHEW PARRIS knows what he did, and so do Gillian Slovo, Dannie Abse and Paul Burke. They all discuss atonement. From September 2004.

'7/10. Matthew Parris and his guests, writers Gillian Slovo , Dannie Abse and Paul Burke , discuss what redemption means to them. Producer Mark Smalley'

Not surprisingly, they cant even agree as to what goodness itself is.

Matthew Parris decides between worthy and satisfying. With pianist Simon Townley, broadcaster Anita Robinson and academic Rogan Taylor.

Matthew Parris and guests decide between worthy and satisfying.

8/10. The Good Life

What makes for good living, a life of leisure, or one of selfless charitable deeds? Indeed, is the good life the same as a good life? That's the topic hotly debated by Matthew Parris three guests, pianist Simon Townley, broadcaster Anita Robinson, and academic Rogan Taylor. Not surprisingly, they cant even agree as to what goodness itself is.

What makes for a good living, a life of leisure, or one of selfless charitable deeds?

Indeed, is the good life as same as a good life? That's the topic hotly debated by Matthew Parris' three guests, pianist Simon Townley, broadcaster Anita Robinson, and academic Rogan Taylor.

'8/10. Matthew Parris and guests pianist Simon Townley , broadcaster Anita Robinson and academic Rogan Taylor diSCUSS what makes for a good life. Producer Mark Smalley'

The sickie is a treasured part of working life, and costs british business an estimated £11 billion every year.

Professional malingerer, and writer, PATRICK NEATE joins guy browning (motto: deadlines are for those who wait) and Dr len fisher, author of How to Dunk a Doughnut, to write about and discuss malingering.

matthew parris is in the chair.

MATTHEW PARRIS pulls a sickie with guests PATRICK NEATE, GUY BROWNING and Dr LEN FISHER.

MATTHEW PARRIS pulls a sickie with guests PATRICK NEATE, GUY BROWNING and Dr LEN FISHER. From September 2004.

9/10. Malingering

The sickie is a treasured part of working life, and costs british business an estimated £11 billion every year. Professional malingerer, and writer, Patrick Neate joins Guy Browning (motto: deadlines are for those who wait) and Dr Len Fisher, author of How to Dunk a Doughnut, to write about and discuss malingering.

9/10. Malingering. Professional malingerer and writer Patrick Neate joins Guy Browning and Dr Len Fisher to write about and discuss the art of skiving. With Matthew Parris in the chair. Producer Miles Warde

Anne Atkins son has aspergers, and therefore cannot tell a lie, while Martin Short recalls the most famous fibber in showbiz, but is he telling the truth?

Our whiter-than-white presenter, MATTHEW PARRIS, tries to tow the honest line.

MATTHEW PARRIS, ANN LESLIE, Martin Short and Anne Atkins discuss the complexities of lying

Economical with the truth? MATTHEW PARRIS, ANN LESLIE, Martin Short and Anne Atkins discuss the complexities of lying. From September 2004.

PAULINE BLACK, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, Guy Walters, MATTHEW PARRIS debate the countryside.

PAULINE BLACK, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones and Guy Walters join MATTHEW PARRIS to debate who is the countryside for? From January 2005.

PAULINE BLACK, lead singer with Selecta, joins Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones and Guy Walters to write about and discuss who the countryside is for.

Pauline won't leave town because her colour makes her feel conspicuous, and Wilfred says that rural life isn't for thin-skinned blacks.

Matthew Parris returns with more late night discussion and new guests.

Pauline Black, lead singer with Selecta, joins Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones and Guy Walters to write about and discuss who the countryside is for. Pauline won't leave town because her colour makes her feel conspicuous, and Wilfred says that rural life isn't for thin-skinned blacks.

Matthew Parris presents the discussion show.

Pauline Black, fabulous lead singer with the Selecta, joins Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones and Guy Walters to write about and discuss who the countryside is for.

Pauline won't leave town because her colour makes her feel conspicuous. Wilfred says that rural life isn't for thin-skinned blacks.

New series 1/10. Matthew Parris returns with more late-night discussion and new guests.

This Green and Pleasant Land. Pauline Black , the author and lead singer with 2-Tone band the Selecter, joins

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones and Guy Walters to write about and discuss who the countryside is for. Pauline won't leave town because her colour makes her feel conspicuous. Wilfred says that rural life isn't for thin-skinned blacks. Producer Miles Warde

MATTHEW PARRIS is joined by Margi Clarke, PEGGY REYNOLDS and MARTIN NEWELL to discuss the misunderstandings caused by the body language of love.

Peggy Reynolds, Margi Clarke and Martin Newell discuss the art of flirting.

Fun or risky? Peggy Reynolds, Margi Clarke and Martin Newell join Matthew Parris to discuss the art of flirting. From January 2005.

Flirting. Matthew Parris is joined by Margi Clarke, Peggy Reynolds and Martin Newell to discuss the misunderstandings caused by the body language of love.

'2/10. Flirting. The origins of the word 'flirting' are ancient and obscure, and accurate synonyms are thin on the ground, but we all understand what it means - or do we? Tonight's guests, Margi Clarke , Peggy Reynolds and Martin Newell , discuss the misunderstandings surrounding the secret language Of love. Producer Miles Warde'

MATTHEW PARRIS on the impact of babies with MARY LOUDON, KATIE BAXENDALE, LEWIS SCHAFFER.

Chairman MATTHEW PARRIS discusses the impact of babies with writers MARY LOUDON and KATIE BAXENDALE and comic, LEWIS SCHAFFER.

MATTHEW PARRIS presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

3/10

MATTHEW PARRIS and his guests consider the fraught contemporary question of bringing up baby. With writers MARY LOUDON and KATIE BAXENDALE, and comic LEWIS SCHAFFER.

MATTHEW PARRIS on the impact of babies with MARY LOUDON, KATIE BAXENDALE, LEWIS SCHAFFER.

Chairman MATTHEW PARRIS discusses the impact of babies with writers MARY LOUDON and KATIE BAXENDALE and comic, LEWIS SCHAFFER.

'3/10. Bringing Up Baby. The fraught contemporary question of how best to bring up your child is discussed by Matthew Parris and his guests, the writers Mary Loudon and Katie Baxendale , and the comedian Lewis Schaffer. Producer Isobel Eaton'

Serbia, Cuba, and the Tory Party all feature heavily in their thoughts.

The king is dead, long live the king.

Matthew Parris discusses succession with Misha Glenny, Richard Gott and Daisy Sampson.

Chairman Matthew Parris discusses succession with journalists Misha Glenny and Richard Gott and broadcaster Daisy Sampson.

The King is Dead. Serbia, Cuba and the Tory party all feature heavily in the thoughts of Misha Glenny ,

With Matthew Parris. Producer Miles Warde

MATTHEW PARRIS presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion. 5/10.

Guests include Manda Scott, Hugh Thomson and GERARD BAKER.

MATTHEW PARRIS with guests GERARD BAKER, Manda Scott and Hugh Thomson.

MATTHEW PARRIS, GERARD BAKER, Manda Scott and Hugh Thomson discuss our relationship with animals. From February 2005.

'MATTHEW PARRIS presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion. 5/10. Animal Lovers. Guests include Manda Scott, Hugh Thomson and GERARD BAKER.'

'5/10. Animal Lovers. The novelist and former vet Manda Scott , the writer and explorer Hugh Thomson , and the chef and food writer Gerard Baker write and talk about animal lovers. With Matthew Parris. Producer Isobel Eaton'

MATTHEW PARRIS is joined by the comic and writer ARABELLA WEIR, the novelist, LOUISE WELSH and the critic, TOBY YOUNG to write and talk about the dangers of being Too Clever by Half.

MATTHEW PARRIS and his guests discuss the dangers of being a smarty-pants.

MATTHEW PARRIS, TOBY YOUNG, LOUISE WELSH and ARABELLA WEIR discuss the dangers of being a smarty-pants. From February 2005.

6/10. Matthew Parris is joined by the comic and writer Arabella Weir, the novelist, Louise Welsh and the critic, Toby Young to write and talk about the dangers of being Too Clever by Half.

6/10. Comedian and writer Arabella Weir , the novelist Louise Welsh and the critic Toby Young join

Matthew Parris to write and talk about the dangers of being 'too Clever by half'. Producer Isobel Eaton

Joining MATTHEW PARRIS in the studio are a woman who did the wreaking, a man upon whom vengeance was wreaked, and a woman getting married soon.

MATTHEW PARRIS, Rachel Royce and LIBBY POTTER discuss the dangers of a woman scorned.

MATTHEW PARRIS, Rachel Royce, HARRY THOMPSON and LIBBY POTTER discuss the dangers of a woman scorned. From March 2005.

7/10. Hell Hath No Fury: Like a woman scorned. Joining Matthew Parris in the studio are a woman who did the wreaking, a man upon whom vengeance was wreaked, and a woman getting married soon.

Matthew Parris are a woman who did the wreaking, a man upon whom vegeance was wreaked, and a woman who is getting married soon. Rachel Royce , Harry Thompson and Libby Potter line up in the various roles. Producer Miles warde

Or should we be asking how thick it is? Joining Matthew to describe a world gone mad on measuring are novelist Susannah Jowett, financial journalist Jasmine Birtles and David Boyle, author of The Tyranny of Numbers.

MATTHEW PARRIS and his guests discuss the influence and importance of numbers.

MATTHEW PARRIS, Susannah Jowitt, Jasmine Birtles and David Boyle discuss the influence and importance of numbers. From March 2005.

Matthew Parris presents the series featuring writing and stimulating discussion.

8/10. How Long Is a Piece of String?

Matthew Parris with guests Susannah Jowitt, Jasmine Birtles and David Boyle.

8/10. How Long Is a Piece of String? Joining Matthew Parris to discuss a world gone mad on measuring are novelist

Susannah Jowitt , financial journalist Jasmine Birties and David Boyle , author of The Tyranny of Numbers. Producer Miles Warde

MATTHEW PARRIS presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

Guests include PATRICK NEATE, ROS TAYLOR, and ZINOVY ZINIK

MATTHEW PARRISand his guests chew over the one that got away.

MATTHEW PARRIS chews over the one that got away with writers PATRICK NEATE, ROS TAYLOR and ZINOVY ZINIK. From March 2005.

9/10. Lost Opportunities: Matthew Parris presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion. Guests include Patrick Neate, Ros Taylor, and Zinovy Zinik.

Matthew Parris with guests Patrick Neate, Ros Taylor and Zinovy Zinik.

'9/10. Lost Opportunities. Struggling to put a brave face on proceedings are writers Patrick Neate , Ros Taylor and Zinovy Zinik , as they chew over the one that got away. With Matthew ParriS. Producer Miles Warde'

Ever feel they're out to get you? MATTHEW PARRIS mines his deep suspicions about the world we live in.

As a man who enjoys tunnelling under his own Derbyshire garden, Matthew suspects guests JULIAN BAGGINI, Will Pavia and Anthony MacGowan won't exactly share the same paranoias.

MATTHEW PARRIS, JULIAN BAGGINI, Will Pavia and Anthony McGowan discuss suspicious thoughts

MATTHEW PARRIS, JULIAN BAGGINI, Will Pavia and Anthony McGowan discuss the impact of suspicious thoughts. From March 2005.

10/10. Suspicion

Ever feel they're out to get you? Matthew Parris mines his deep suspicions about the world we live in. As a man who enjoys tunnelling under his own Derbyshire garden, Matthew suspects guests Julian Baggini, Will Pavia and Anthony MacGowan won't exactly share the same paranoias.

10/10. Suspicion. Ever feel they're out to get you?

Matthew Parris mines his deep suspicions about the world we live in. As a man who enjoys tunnelling under his own Derbyshire garden, Matthew suspects guests Julian Baggini , Will Pavia and Anthony MacGowan won't exactly share the same paranoias as him. Producer Miles warde

MATTHEW PARRIS returns to celebrate the Cult of Me, the explosion of memoirs, autobiographies and frank interviewees.

Talking frankly all about me are the celebrity reporter, LIBBY POTTER; sports writer Les Scott; and actor Paul Barber, who reads from the memoirs he wrote as therapy.

Matthew Parris and guests talk about the art of biography.

Matthew Parris talks about the art of biography, with Lesley Scott, Libby Potter and Paul Barber. From July 2005.

Matthew Parris returns to celebrate the Cult of Me, the explosion of memoirs, autobiographies and frank interviewees. Talking frankly all about me are the celebrity reporter, Libby Potter; sports writer Les Scott; and actor Paul Barber, who reads from the memoirs he wrote as therapy.

r New series 1/11. All about Me. Matthew Parris returns to celebrate the Cult of Me, the explosion of memoirs, autobiographies and frank interviewees.

His guests are the celebrity reporter Libby Potter , sports writer Les Scott, and actor Paul Barber , who reads from the memoirs he wrote as therapy, producer Miles warde

matthew parris considers what is normal, and what is not.

His guests are Amanda Mitchison, once a judge at a transvestite beauty contest; Belfast columnist jude collins; and actor Mat Fraser, who is currently at work on Thalidomide, the musical.

Matthew Parris considers what is and what is not normal. With Amanda Mitchison, Jude Collins and actor Mat Fraser. From July 2005.

Matthew Parris considers what is normal, and what is not. His guests are Amanda Mitchison, once a judge at a transvestite beauty contest; Belfast columnist Jude Collins; and actor Mat Fraser, who is currently at work on Thalidomide, the musical.

'2/11. Nowt So Queer as Folk. Matthew Parris considers what is normal and what is not. His guests are Amanda Mitchison , once a judge at a transvestite beauty contest; Belfast columnist Jude Collins ; and actor Mat Fraser , who is currently at work on Thalidomide! A musical. Producer Miles Warde'

The Power of the Voice: MATTHEW PARRIS asks singer PAULINE BLACK of The Selector, writer PEGGY REYNOLDS, and Stewart Pearce, master of voice at the Globe, to write about the power of the voice.

MATTHEW PARRIS and his guests discuss how your voice can shape your everyday life.

MATTHEW PARRIS and his guests PEGGY REYNOLDS, PAULINE BLACK and Stewart Pearce discuss how your voice can shape your everyday life. From August 2005.

'3/11. The Power of the Voice. Could Tony Blair have delivered Churchill's speeches? Matthew Parris asks singer Pauline Black of The Selecter, writer Peggy Reynolds , and Stewart Pearce , master of voice at the Globe Theatre, to write about the power Of the voice. Producer Miles Warde'

Are you obsessed by the small print, or is the bigger picture all you see?

MATTHEW PARRIS invites philosopher JULIAN BAGGINI, critic JUDITH PALMER and author David Boyle to write about and debate whether the sum is greater than the parts.

Expect jigsaw puzzles, gardening, and the Sorites Paradox all to take a bow.

MATTHEW PARRIS invites philosopher JULIAN BAGGINI, critic JUDITH PALMER and author David Boyle to write about and debate whether the sum is greater than the parts. Expect jigsaw puzzles, gardening, and the Sorites Paradox all to take a bow.

Are MATTHEW PARRIS, JULIAN BAGGINI, JUDITH PALMER and David Boyle obsessed by small print?

Are MATTHEW PARRIS, JULIAN BAGGINI, JUDITH PALMER and David Boyle obsessed by small print or just the bigger picture? From August 2005.

4/11. The Sum Is Greater Than the Parts. Are you obsessed by the small print, or is the bigger picture all you see?

Expect jigsaw puzzles, gardening and the sorites paradox all to take a bow. Producer Miles Warde

Is there too much frivolity in our lives, or is having a laugh the only way to survive? matthew parris makes a plea for more gravity in public life, in the company of ARABELLA WEIR, martin newell and dave cohen.

As all three make a living from poking fun at whatever targets they can find, his request is likely to fall on deaf ears.

Matthew Parris pleas for more gravity in public life with Arabella Weir and Martin Newell.

Matthew Parris pleas for more gravity in public life in the company of Arabella Weir, Martin Newell and Dave Cohen. From August 2005.

Is there too much frivolity in our lives, or is having a laugh the only way to survive? Matthew Parris makes a plea for more gravity in public life, in the company of Arabella Weir, Martin Newell and Dave Cohen. As all three make a living from poking fun at whatever targets they can find, his request is likely to fall on deaf ears.

5/11. A Nudge and a Wink. Is there too much frivolity in our lives, or is having a laugh the only way to survive? Matthew Parris makes a plea for more gravity in public life, in the company of Arabella Weir , Martin Newell and Dave Cohen. As all three make a living from poking fun at whatever targets they can find, his request is likely to fall on deaf ears.

Producer Miles Warde

MATTHEW PARRIS brings together an actor, an author and a performance poet to write and talk about the Road to Hell.

MATTHEW PARRIS asks Helen Walsh and Jay Benedict about the sulphurous road to hell.

MATTHEW PARRIS asks Helen Walsh, Jay Benedict and poet Attila the Stockbroker about the sulphurous road to hell. From August 2005.

6/11. Matthew Parris brings together an actor, an author and a performance poet to write and talk about the Road to Hell.

'6/11. The Road to Hell. Matthew Parris asks writer Helen Walsh , actor Jay Benedict and performance poet Attila the Stockbroker to write about a personal and particularly sulphurous road to hell. Producer Miles Warde'

MATTHEW PARRIS wonders why we care what we wear.

With ROBERT ELMS, the louche JAMES DELINGPOLE and the body modified JOOLZ DENBY

Matthew Parris wonders why we care about what we wear.

Matthew Parris wonders why we care about what we wear. With Robert Elms, James Delingpole and Joolz Denby. From September 2005.

The Book, by its Cover: Matthew Parris wonders why we care what we wear. With Robert Elms, the louche James Delingpole and the body modified Joolz Denby.

'7/11. The Book by Its Cover. Matthew Parris wonders why we care about what we wear. With Robert Elms , dandy, the louche James Delingpole , and body-modified Joolz Denby. Producer Frances Byrnes'

Commoners GEOFF DYER, MICHAEL COLLINS and IAN DUHIG write and speak about class, brass and manure.

Presented by MATTHEW PARRIS

MATTHEW PARRIS talks class, brass and manure with GEOFF DYER, MICHAEL COLLINS, IAN DUHIG.

MATTHEW PARRIS talks class, brass and manure with commoners GEOFF DYER, MICHAEL COLLINS and IAN DUHIG. From September 2005.

Common as Muck: Commoners Geoff Dyer, Michael Collins and Ian Duhig write and speak about class, brass and manure. Presented by Matthew Parris.

'8/11. Common as Muck. Commoners Geoff Dyer , Michael Collins and Ian Duhig write and speak about class, brass and manure. Presented by Matthew Parris. Producer Frances Byrnes'

MATTHEW PARRIS' inner child meets PAT KANE (of Hue and Cry), novelist HILARY MANTEL (whose inner child is a boy) and MATT HARVEY, the poet.

They discuss being young at heart.

Matthew Parris, Pat Kane, Matt Harvey and Hilary Mantel discuss being young at heart.

Matthew Parris, Pat Kane, Matt Harvey and Hilary Mantel discuss the idea of being young at heart. From September 2005.

Your Inner Child: Matthew Parris' inner child meets Pat Kane (of Hue and Cry), novelist Hilary Mantel (whose inner child is a boy) and Matt Harvey, the poet. They discuss being young at heart.

'9/11. Your Inner Child. The playful Pat Kane (of pop group Hue and Cry), novelist Hilary Mantel (whose inner child is a boy), and the poet Matt Harvey meet Matthew Parris. They discuss being young at heart. Producer Frances Byrnes'

MATTHEW PARRIS asks three people who were born into famous cultural dynasties about nepotism, and hears from Alexander Waugh (Son of Bron, grandson of Evelyn) about why fathers should favour their offspring and why egalitarianism is its own tyranny.

From Emma Richler (daughter of Canada's eminent author, Mordechai) how crazy it made her not to follow in her father's footsteps but to try to be something else for a while.

And from Susie Boyt, a Freud.

Do people think they know who they are before they've met them, because they've read about their families? Are there artistic genes they inherit? What if talent were to leapfrog a generation and leave you writing drivel when your family has been writing since the 19th century? How did Susie answer when a journalist asked her if her child, like her father Lucien, was good at painting?

MATTHEW PARRIS and guests reflect on the pervasive power of nepotism.

MATTHEW PARRIS, Alexander Waugh, Emma Richler and Susie Boyt reflect on the pervasive power of nepotism. From September 2005.

It's Not What You Know...

Matthew Parris asks three people who were born into famous cultural dynasties about nepotism, and hears from Alexander Waugh (Son of Bron, grandson of Evelyn) about why fathers should favour their offspring and why egalitarianism is its own tyranny. From Emma Richler (daughter of Canada's eminent author, Mordechai) how crazy it made her not to follow in her father's footsteps but to try to be something else for a while. And from Susie Boyt, a Freud.

'10/11. It's Not What You Know. Matthew Parris considers nepotism with the offspring of three 'arty' dynasties: Alexander Waugh , Susie Boyt (a scion of the Freud family) and Emma Richier. Producer Frances Byrnes'

MATTHEW PARRIS considers a life lived on the margins: with Marjorie Wallace - at the edge of sanity; Bernie Hare - on the edge of society; and Dermot Healy, on a cliff at the edge of Europe.

Erosion, invisibility, morbidity in the last of this series of Off the Page.

MATTHEW PARRIS ponders life lived on the margins, with Marjorie Wallace and Bernie Hare.

MATTHEW PARRIS considers a life lived on the margins, with Marjorie Wallace, Bernie Hare and Dermot Healy. From September 2005.

11/11. Living on the Edge. Matthew Parris considers a life lived on the margins: with Marjorie Wallace - at the edge of sanity; Bernie Hare - on the edge of society; and Dermot Healy - on a cliff at the edge of Europe. Producer Frances Byrnes

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DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT takes a spin in the presenter's chair for the programme with fresh new writing and late night chat.

With GUY BROWNING, Amanda Mitchison and Wilfred Emmanuel Jones.

New series 1/10. Kissing Arse. DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT takes a turn in the presenter's chair for the programme with fresh new writing and late-night chat. GUY BROWNING , Amanda Mitchison and Wilfred Emmanuel Jones take on the sycophants and lickspittles of the corporate world in a special edition devoted to kissing arse. Producer Miles Warde

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests discuss the brown-nosers of the corporate world.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion. GUY BROWNING, Amanda Mitchison and Wilfred Emmanuel Jones take on the brown-nosers and lickspittles of the corporate world.

Dominic Arkwright takes a spin in the presenter's chair for the programme with fresh new writing and late night chat. With Guy Browning, Amanda Mitchison and Wilfred Emmanuel Jones.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

2/10. Am I my Brother's Keeper?

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT is joined by the authors MARY LOUDON and Morag Joss, and playwright and performer Pip Utton, to write and talk about sibling rights and responsibilities.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT with guests MARY LOUDON, Morag Joss and Pip Utton.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests MARY LOUDON, Morag Joss and Pip Utton discuss brothers, sisters and sibling rivalry. From February 2006.

'2/10. Am I My Brother's Keeper? Dominic Arkwright is joined by authors Mary Loudon and Morag Joss , and by playwright and performer Pip Utton to write and talk about sibling rights and responsibilities. Producer isobei Eaton'

Mobsters, fraudsters, villains, thugs and thieves - why are we so obsessed with the dealings of the underworld? victoria coren is joined by three writers who have all made a living from 'peddling' crime.

will self is the literary agent for a bank robber currently serving time.

Martin Short has written about and filmed the mafia, pornographers and corrupt cops; and Maxim Jakubowski is the owner of the Murder One bookshop.

Victoria Coren discusses the morality of crime writing with Will Self and Martin Short.

Victoria Coren discusses the morality of crime writing with guests Will Self, Martin Short and Maxim Jakubowski. From February 2006.

3/10. Crime Sells

Will Self is the literary agent for a bank robber currently serving time. Martin Short has written about and filmed the mafia, pornographers and corrupt cops; and Maxim Jakubowski is the owner of the Murder One bookshop.

Victoria Coren discusses crime writing with Will Self, Martin Short and Maxim Jakubowski.

'3/10. Crime Sells. Why are we so obsessed with the dealings of the underworld? Victoria Coren is joined by three writers who have all made a living from peddling crime: Will Self is the literary agent for a bank robber currently serving time; Martin Short has written about and filmed the mafia, pornographers, and corrupt cops; and Maxim Jakubowski is the owner of the Murder One bookshop. Producer Miles Warde'

The phrase is often used to hide uncomfortable moments, such as leaving a lover.

victoria coren encourages a writer, a poet and a psychiatrist to divulge such moments.

VICTORIA COREN on how we avoid uncomfortable moments.

VICTORIA COREN on how we avoid uncomfortable moments, with MARTIN NEWELL, Dr Cosmo Hallstrom and Susannah Jowett. From February 2006.

4/10. It's Not You, It's Me: The phrase is often used to hide uncomfortable moments, such as leaving a lover. Victoria Coren encourages a writer, a poet and a psychiatrist to divulge such moments.

'4/10. It's Not You, It's Me. We all tell cute little lies to cover up uncomfortable moments, such as firing an employee or leaving a lover. 'It's not you, it's me,' murmurs the embarrassed party, and this is the starting point for tonight's discussion. Host Victoria Coren says she's left a few lovers in her time - she encourages a writer, a poet and a psychiatrist to divulge a few secrets of their own. Producer Miles Warde'

victoria coren hosts discussion about money - with a journalist who's started up a magazine for the filthy rich, an agony aunt who's signed on for the jobseekers' allowance and an actor who's been the voice of a biscuit.

Guests William Cash, anna raeburn and Jay Benedict reveal how much is enough, and what they will do to get it.

Victoria Coren discusses filthy lucre with the aptly named William Cash.

Victoria Coren discusses filthy lucre with the aptly named William Cash, Anna Raeburn and actor Jay Benedict. From February 2006.

5/10. Money

Victoria Coren hosts discussion about money - with a journalist who's started up a magazine for the filthy rich, an agony aunt who's signed on for the jobseekers' allowance and an actor who's been the voice of a biscuit. Guests William Cash, Anna Raeburn and Jay Benedict reveal how much is enough, and what they will do to get it.

'5/10. Money. Victoria Coren 's guests discussing filthy lucre are William Cash , the aptly named journalist who has set up a magazine for the very rich; Anna Raeburn , the agony aunt who has signed on for the jobseekers' allowance; and Jay Benedict , an actor who has been the voice Of a biscuit. Producer Miles Warde'

6/10.

Are We Alone? A discussion about aliens, with Charlie Skelton, Nick Pope and Professor Christopher French.

Victoria Coren presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion. 6/10. Are We Alone? A discussion about aliens, with Charlie Skelton, Nick Pope and Professor Christopher French.

VICTORIA COREN on the paranormal with Charlie Skelton, Nick Pope and Christopher French.

VICTORIA COREN presents the series featuring new writing, discussing paranormal beliefs with Charlie Skelton, Nick Pope and Christopher French. From March 2006.

VICTORIA COREN presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

6/10.

Are We Alone? A discussion about aliens, with Charlie Skelton, Nick Pope and Professor Christopher French.

VICTORIA COREN presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion. 6/10. Are We Alone? A discussion about aliens, with Charlie Skelton, Nick Pope and Professor Christopher French.

Dominic Arkwright presents the series with new writing and stimulating discussion. 7/10. Ignorance is Bliss: Is it ever better not to know? With Virginia Ironside, Ben Goldacre and Sarah Winkless.

Dominic and his guests consider the joys of the solitary life.

Dominic Arkwright asks guests to consider the joys of the solitary life.

Dominic Arkwright asks Lucy Mangan, Lance Workman and David Blandy to consider the joys of the solitary life. From March 2006.

Dominic Arkwright presents the series with new writing and stimulating discussion. 8/10. All By Myself: Dominic and his guests consider the joys of the solitary life.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT invites his guests to write and talk about the art of complaining.

With the former rail regulator Tom Winsor and Neil Herron from the People's No Campaign.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses the art of complaining with Tom Winsor and Neil Herron.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses the art of complaining with Tom Winsor, Neil Herron and comic MARK LITTLE.

9/10. Mustn't Grumble: Dominic Arkwright invites his guests to write and talk about the art of complaining. With the former rail regulator Tom Winsor and Neil Herron from the People's No Campaign.

Dominic Arkwright discusses the art of complaining with Tom Winsor, Neil Herron and comic Mark Little. From March 2006.

Something Sensational: DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT invites his guests to discuss the do's and dont's of diary writing.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses the pitfalls of writing a diary with Ion Trewin, Graham Dietz.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses the pitfalls of writing a diary with Ion Trewin, Graham Dietz and Kirsty Crawford. From March 2006.

Are you a hothouse parent? Or do you believe in benign neglect? TOM HODGKINSON, editor of Idler magazine and author of a recent guide to lazy parenting, tackles the modern parents' obsession with Gymboree, Tumbletots and Baby Einstein tapes.

Amanda Mitchison and Caroline Oulton square up in general opposition, while presenter DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT owns up to being a competitive dad.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses the joys of parenting with Amanda Mitchison, TOM HODGKINSON.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses the joys of parenting with Amanda Mitchison, TOM HODGKINSON and Caroline Oulton. From July 2006.

n New series 1/7. My Brilliant Baby. Are you a hothouse parent? Tom Hodgkinson , editor of the magazine The

Idler and author of a recent guide to lazy parenting, tackles the modern parent's obsession with Gymboree, Tumble Tots and Baby Einstein tapes. Amanda Mitchison and Caroline Oulton square up in general opposition, and presenter Dominic Arkwright owns up to being a Competitive dad. Producer Miles Warde

DOLLY PARTON once said that dumb blonde jokes didn't offend her because she was neither blonde nor dumb.

Should we take her at her word?

TOBY YOUNG, PAULINE BLACK and LIBBY POTTER get to the bottom of our varying obsessions with the flaxen-haired - whether as sex symbols, cunning manipulators, or simply dizzy blondes.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT presents.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT asks how blonde hair evolved.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT asks how blonde hair evolved with TOBY YOUNG, PAULINE BLACK and LIBBY POTTER. From July 2006.

Dolly Parton once said that dumb blonde jokes didn't offend her because she was neither blonde nor dumb. Should we take her at her word?

Toby Young, Pauline Black and Libby Potter get to the bottom of our varying obsessions with the flaxen-haired - whether as sex symbols, cunning manipulators, or simply dizzy blondes. Dominic Arkwright presents.

'2/7. Blonde Moments. Dolly Parton once said that dumb-blonde jokes didn't offend her because she was neither blonde nor dumb. Should we take her at her word ? Toby Young , Pauline Black and Libby Potter get to the bottom of our varying obsessions with the flaxen-haired, whether as sex symbols, cunning manipulators, or simply dizzy blondes. Dominic Arkwright presents. Producer Miles Warde'

Envy does have one sweet consequence - schadenfreude, the joy of seeing your rivals fail.

Joining presenter DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT are ANNA RAEBURN, who's been listening to other people's misfortunes all her life; economist Andrew Oswald, who has conducted experiments that prove schadenfreude really exists; and stand up comedian SIMON EVANS who claims 'sex and drugs and schadenfreude, that's all my body needs'.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses the joy of seeing your rivals fail.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses the joy of seeing your rivals fail with ANNA RAEBURN, Andrew Oswald and SIMON EVANS. From July 2006.

3/7. Schadenfreude. Envy has one sweet consequence, and that's schadenfreude - the joy of seeing your rivals fail. Joining presenter Dominic Arkwright are agony aunt

Anna Raeburn , economist Andrew Oswald , and stand-up comedian Simon Evans , who claims: 'sex and drugs and schadenfreude, that's all my body needs'. Producer Miles warde

While complaining might be a national pastime, what elevates bitching about other people over mere grouching, whingeing and having a beef? kathy lette, Kate Figes and TOM MITCHELSON join dominic arkwright to revel in a deep pool of dissatisfaction and resentment, discussing one of life's great pleasures.

KATHY LETTE, Kate Figes and TOM MITCHELSON join DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT to discuss the motives for bitching. From August 2006.

4/7. Bitching

'4/7. Bitching. What elevates bitching about other people over mere grouching, whingeing and having a beef? Kathy Lette , Kate Figes and Tom Mitchelson join Dominic Arkwright to revel in a deep pool of dissatisfaction and resentment. Producer Mark Smalley'

With young adults enjoying a prolonged post-adolescence, and the Baby Boomer generation simply refusing to get old, what exactly has happened to the generation gap? dominic arkwright finds out with the help of self-confessed kidult lucy mangan, 'Grumpy Old Woman' dillie keane, and teacher Francis Gilbert.

With DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, LUCY MANGAN, Dillie Kean and Francis Gilbert.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, LUCY MANGAN, Dillie Kean and Francis Gilbert discuss adults enjoying prolonged post-adolescence. From August 2006.

5/7. The Generation Game

'5/7. The Generation Game. With young adults enjoying a prolonged post-adolescence, and the Baby Boomer generation refusing to get old, what exactly has happened to the generation gap? Dominic Arkwright finds out with the help of self-confessed 'kidult' Lucy Mangan , Grumpy Old Woman Dillie Keane , and teacher Francis Gilbert. Producer Mark Smalley'

Loyalty and fidelity are put under the spotlight by DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, with the help of Christine Hamilton who really did stand by her man, Neil.

Psychologist Linda Blair speculates on the evolutionary advantages of fidelity while novelist Kirsty Crawford wonders what might have happened if her parents had stayed together.

Christine Hamilton, Linda Blair and Kirsty Crawford discuss loyalty in marriage.

Christine Hamilton, Linda Blair and Kirsty Crawford join Dominic Arkwright to discuss loyalty in marriage. From August 2006.

6/7. Stand by Your Man

Loyalty and fidelity are put under the spotlight by Dominic Arkwright, with the help of Christine Hamilton who really did stand by her man, Neil. Psychologist Linda Blair speculates on the evolutionary advantages of fidelity while novelist Kirsty Crawford wonders what might have happened if her parents had stayed together.

'6/7. Standby Your Man. Loyalty and fidelity are put under the spotlight by Dominic Arkwright with the help of Christine Hamilton , who really did stand by her man, Neil. Psychologist Linda Blair speculates on the evolutionary advantages of fidelity, and novelist Kirsty Crawford wonders what might have happened if her parents had stayed together. Producer Mark Smalley'

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Dominic Arkwright confesses to some of the occasions when he has put his foot in it, in the company of fellow penitents Melissa Kite, Dominic Holland and Annie Nightingale

7/7.DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT confesses to some of the occasions when he has put his foot in it, in the company of fellow penitents Melissa Kite , DOMINIC HOLLAND and ANNIE NIGHTINGALE. Producer PETER EVERETT

Contributors

Unknown: DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT

Unknown: Melissa Kite

Unknown: DOMINIC HOLLAND

Unknown: ANNIE NIGHTINGALE.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT with guests Melissa Kite, DOMINIC HOLLAND and ANNIE NIGHTINGALE.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses putting your foot in it, with Melissa Kite, DOMINIC HOLLAND and ANNIE NIGHTINGALE. From August 2006.

Guests TOBY YOUNG, ANNA RAEBURN and Rory Clements discuss the pros and cons of vasectomy.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses vasectomy with TOBY YOUNG, Rory Clements and ANNA RAEBURN.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses the pros and cons of vasectomy with TOBY YOUNG, Rory Clements and ANNA RAEBURN. From November 2006.

Dominic Arkwright presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

1/6. The Snip

'New series 1/6. The Snip. The mere thought of vasectomy brings tears to Toby Young 's eyes - as it should, according to the already snipped Rory Clements. But agony aunt Anna Raeburn says that it's a rare chance for boys to take some responsibility. Father-of-f ive Dominic Arkwright attempts to keep control Of the hot debate. Producer Miles Warde'

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

Ben Goldacre tells a sinister tale about a mobile-phone stalking.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, Ben Goldacre, Sophie Borland and JOE QUEENAN discuss the telephone.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, Ben Goldacre, Sophie Borland and JOE QUEENAN discuss the cultural impact of the telephone.

Ben Goidacre reads a sinister story of mobile phone stalking; Sophie Borland recalls going undercover at a call centre; and Joe Oueenan describes telephone accents that he hates.

Presented by Dominic Arkwright.

Producer Miles Warde

Dominic Arkwright invites Ben Goldacre, Sophie Borland and Joe Queenan to explore the cultural impact of the telephone.

Ben Goldacre has a sinister story of mobile phone stalking.

And Joe Queenan, on the line from New York, describes telephone accents that he hates.

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Got a Secret to Tell? Reporter Fran Abrams, PopBitch editor Camilla Wright and stand-up Simon Evans debate if journalists are just tell-tales and sneaks. Dominic Arkwright presents.

3/6. Letting the Cat Out of the Bag. Reporter

Fran Abrams , Popbitch editor Camilla Wright and stand-up comedian Simon Evans debate whether journalists are really just tell-tales and sneaks. From the chair, Dominic Arkwright attempts to keep order. Producer Miles Warde

The role of journalism in revealing secrets.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, FRAN ABRAMS, Camilla Wright and SIMON EVANS discuss the role of journalism in revealing secrets. From December 2006.

Got a Secret to Tell? Reporter FRAN ABRAMS, PopBitch editor Camilla Wright and stand-up SIMON EVANS debate if journalists are just tell-tales and sneaks. DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT presents.

The adult, mature thing is to forgive and forget.

So why is there a peculiar satisfaction to be held in holding a grudge, and why do so many politicians seem to nurture them?

JUDE COLLINS, Laura Blumenfeld and Marcel Berlins, all expert grudge-holders, explore why truth and reconciliation sometimes seem inadequate.

With Dominic Arkwright, Jude Collins, Laura Blumenfeld and Marcel Berlins.

The adult, mature thing is to forgive and forget. So why is there a peculiar satisfaction to be held in holding a grudge, and why do so many politicians seem to nurture them?

'4/6. Grudges. The adult, mature thing is to forgive and forget. So why is there a peculiar satisfaction to be held in holding a grudge, and why do so many politicians seem to nurture them? Jude Collins , Laura Blumenfeld and Marcel Berlins , all expert grudge-holders, explore why truth and reconciliation sometimes seem inadequate. Presented by Dominic Arkwright. Producer Jolyon Jenkins'

Does looking on the bright side bring you good luck? Is 'Seize the Day' the proper motto for a satisfying life? Or should we accept our limitations and embrace negativity?

Psychologist RICHARD WISEMAN, philosopher JULIAN BAGGINI and journalist Lucy Cavendish explore whether the glass is half full or half empty.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT chairs the discussion.

Psychologist RICHARD WISEMAN, philosopher JULIAN BAGGINI and journalist Lucy Cavendish explore whether the glass is half full or half empty. DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT chairs the discussion.

Producer Jolyon Jenkins

'5/6. The Power of Positive Thinking. Psychologist Richard Wiseman , philosopher Julian Baggini and journalist Lucy Cavendish explore whether the glass is half full or half empty. Dominic Arkwright is in the chair. Producer Jolyon Jenkins'

It's that night of the year when parents tell a certain tall tale to small kids. But is it ever acceptable to lie to children? Philosopher Stephen Law, writer Libby Brookes and humorist LEWIS SCHAFFER chew over the thorny ethical dilemma.

'6/6. Lying to Children. Is it ever acceptable to lie to children, even in teaching the myth of Father Christmas? Stephen Law , Libby Brookes and Lewis Schaffer discuss. Dominic Arkwright is in the Chair. Producer Jolyon Jenkins'

joe queenan, pauline black and TOBY YOUNG discuss one of the few German words to find a secure place in the English language.

Though adored by fashion writers and political columnists alike, Queenan says: 'If you used words like zeitgeist where I grew up, they'd break your legs'.

dominic arkwright presents.

Dominic Arkwright chairs a discussion beteween Joe Queenan, Pauline Black and Toby Young.

New series 1/7. Zeitgeist. Joe Oueenan , Pauline Black and Toby Young come to blows over one of the few German words to find a secure place in the English language - zeitgeist. Though adored by fashion writers and political columnists alike, not everyone believes that the spirit of the times can be easily addressed. And then there's the question of class. 'If you used words like Zeitgeist where I grew up,' says Oueenan, 'they'd break your legs.' Presented by Dominic Arkwright.

Producer Miles Warde Repeated on Sunday at 11pm Spoken word choices: page 121

With Attila the Stockbroker, Susannah Jowitt and james delingpole

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

2/7. Keeping Up Appearances

2/7. Keeping Up Appearances. Attila the Stockbroker tackles 'that awful Bucket woman', Susannah Jowitt dissects the Tory party A list, and James Delingpole aims a punch at the British stiff upper lip. Presented by Dominic Arkwright.

Producer Miles Warde Repeated on Sunday at 11pm

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

3/7. I'm a Lady

3/7. I'm a Lady. Dominic Arkwright aims to separate the ladies from the tramps with the help of Fiona MacCarthy - one of the last of the debutantes, comedian Shazia Mirza and artist Grayson Perry , who feels a tingle of pleasure in the presence of a real lady.

Producer Ali Serie Repeated on Sunday at 11pm

'3/7. I'm a Lady. Dominic Arkwright tries to pin down what makes a lady with help from Fiona MacCarthy , Shazia Mirza and Grayson Perry. Repeated from Wednesday'

With GILES COREN, Martin Rowson and Lucy Kellaway.

Dominic Arkwright discusses whether we should enjoy a good lunch.

Dominic Arkwright discusses whether we should enjoy a good lunch, with Giles Coren, Lucy Kellaway and Martin Rowson. From August 2007.

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

4/7. Lunch is for Wimps

4/7. Lunch Is for Wimps. Giles Coren ,

Lucy Kellaway and Martin Rowson debate the merits of lunch. Lucy favours the office lunch - 'al desko' as she puts it. Giles says skipping lunch makes you fat. Martin thinks we're all slaves to global capitalism. It's Dominic Arkwright 's job to stop the bread rolls flying.

Producer Chris Ledgard Repeated on Sunday at 11pm

With Katherine Whitehorn, martin newell and lucy mangan.

dominic arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

Dominic Arkwright wonders if we are refusing to grow up.

5/7. Act Your Age

5/7. Act Your Age. Dominic Arkwright presents an edition designed for anyone who refuses to grow up. Discussing their different degrees of maturity are writers Katharine Whitehorn , Martin Newell and Lucy Mangan.

Producer Miles Warde Repeated on Sunday at 11pm

With William Leith, Rosie Millard and Terence Blacker.

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

6/7. Neither a Borrower Nor a Lender Be

Dominic Arkwright, William Leith, Rosie Millard, Terence Blacker discuss debt and lending.

Writers William Leith , Rosie Millard and Terence Blacker , who have experience of these matters, discuss debt and lending money to friends. Dominic Arkwright holds the purse strings.

Producer Chris Ledgard Repeated on Sunday at 11pm

With Peregrine Worsthorne, JOOLZ DENBY and Francis Gilbert.

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

7/7. Know your Place

Peregrine Worsthorne, Joolz Denby and Francis Gilbert discuss 'knowing your place'.

7/7. Know Your Place. Peregrine Worsthorne mourns the end of the age of deference when everyone knew their place. Joolz Denby talks about escaping her place and teacher Francis Gilbert offers a recipe for keeping children in theirs. Dominic Arkwright occupies the presenter's place. Producer Chris Ledgard Rptd on Sunday at 11pm

Musician John Otway, journalist Amanda Platell and sports writer JIM WHITE talk about an uncomfortable subject.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT chairs the lively discussion series.

Dominic Arkwright and his guests talk about an uncomfortable subject.

1/6. Failure

New series 1/6. Failure.

Dominic Arkwright invites eccentric musician

John Otway , journalist Amanda Platell and sports writer Jim White to write and talk about the uncomfortable subject of failure. Producer Isobel Eaton Repeated on Sunday at 11pm Spoken word choices: page 129

Journalist Nick Cohen, green campaigner Sian Berry and broadcaster Charlie Lee-Potter talk about the so-called New Puritans, intent on clamping down on pleasure.

Dominic Arkwright, Nick Cohen, Sian Berry and Charlie Lee-Potter discuss indulgence.

Dominic Arkwright, Nick Cohen, Sian Berry and Charlie Lee-Potter discuss whether indulgence is allowed anymore. From December 2007.

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

2/6. A Little of What You Fancy Does You Good

2/6. A Little Bit of What You Fancy Does You Good Does none of what you fancy do you good anymore? Dominic Arkwright invites journalist Nick Cohen , Green campaigner

Sian Berry and broadcaster Charlie Lee-Potter to write and talk about the so-called New Puritans, intent on clamping down on pleasure.

Producer Isobel Eaton Repeated on Sunday at 11pm

Why has shyness, once considered to be a virtue, become increasingly stigmatised.

With Susie Scott, who has written a sociology of the condition, and writers Carl Honore and Olivia Stewart-Liberty.

The panel discuss why shyness is now a social stigma.

Dominic Arkwright, Susie Scott, Carl Honor退 and Olivia Stewart-Liberty discuss why shyness is now a social stigma. From December 2007.

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

3/6. Anything But Shy

Why has shyness, once considered to be a virtue, become increasingly stigmatised. With Susie Scott, who has written a sociology of the condition, and writers Carl Honore and Olivia Stewart-Liberty.

3/6. Anything But Shy. Dominic Arkwright , himself no wallflower, asks why shyness - once considered to be a virtue - has become increasingly stigmatised. He's joined by sociologist Susie Scott and writers Carl Honore and Olivia Stewart-Liberty .

Producer Mark Smalley Repeated on Sunday at 11pm

Dominic discusses our attitudes to errors slight and serious with historian Dominic Sandbrook, performer dillie keane and writer Isabel Losada.

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

4/6. When Will You Ever Learn

4/6. When Will You Ever Learn? Do we ever really learn from our past mistakes? Dominic Arkwright discusses attitudes to errors with historian Dominic Sandbrook , performer Dillie Keane and writer Isabel Losada. Producer Mark Smalley

Repeated on Sunday 30 December at 11pm

BBC World Affairs Editor john simpson became a father for the third time at the age of 61.

He joins writer Will Cohu, a self-confessed middle-class would-be super dad, and charity worker Shaun Bailey, determined to defy the negative stereotype of a black father, to discuss the challenges of modern fatherhood.

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

5/6. Fatherhood

BBC World Affairs Editor John Simpson became a father for the third time at the age of 61. He joins writer Will Cohu, a self-confessed middle-class would-be super dad, and charity worker Shaun Bailey, determined to defy the negative stereotype of a black father, to discuss the challenges of modern fatherhood.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, JOHN SIMPSON, Will Cohu and Shaun Bailey discuss the role of fatherhood

5/6. Fatherhood. John Simpso -, who became a father for the third time at the age of 61, joins aspiring superdad Will Cohu and charity worker Shaun Bailey to discuss the challenges of modern fatherhood with Presenter Dominic Arkwright.

Producer Isobel Eaton Repeated on Sunday at 11pm

Are we too obsessed with personal hygiene?

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

Is the current obsession with personal hygiene a good thing or are we turning ourselves into feeble creatures with no defences against the real world? Nicky Taylor gave up washing altogether for six weeks as part of a social experiment. Val Curtis is an expert on disgust and its place in the evolution of human behaviour and hygiene. Comedian Phil Hammond is a GP with scathingly frank views on the nation's health.

6/6. Now Wash Your Hands

'6/6. Now Wash Your Hands. Are we too clean or too dirty? Nicky Taylor , who gave up washing for six weeks, Val Curtis , an expert on disgust, and Dr Phil Hammond , who has scathingly frank views on the nation's health, discuss whether or not the current obsession with personal hygiene is a good thing. Producers Isobel Eaton and Beth O'Dea'

Nicky Taylor , Val Curtis and Phil Hammond discuss whether the current obsession with personal hygiene is positive or negative. Repeated from Wednesday

Up for discussion is the word 'Luvvies', originally a theatrical term but nowadays applied to a variety of groups in politics and ther media.

dominic arkwright presents a discussion on nannies, with columnist guy browning; author of The Victorian Governess, Kathryn Hughes; and anna raeburn.

Browning considers the nanny as the queen of arrested development, while Hughes volunteers a long list of men who have fallen for the nanny's charms.

Browning considers the nanny the queen of arrested development, while Hughes volunteers a long list of men who have fallen for the nanny's charms.

Guy Browning, Kathryn Hughes and Anna Raeburn discuss the changing role of the nanny.

Dominic Arkwright presents a discussion on nannies, with columnist Guy Browning; author of The Victorian Governess, Kathryn Hughes; and Anna Raeburn. Browning considers the nanny as the queen of arrested development, while Hughes volunteers a long list of men who have fallen for the nanny's charms.

Dominic Arkwright presents a discussion on nannies, with columnist Guy Browning, author of The Victorian Governess Kathryn Hughes and Anna Raeburn. Browning considers the nanny the queen of arrested development, while Hughes volunteers a long list of men who have fallen for the nanny's charms.

Produced by Miles Warde

New series 1/7. Nanny Wouldn't Like It

Broadcaster and journalist Anna Raeburn shares her views on nannies as columnist Guy Browning argues that the nanny is the queen of arrested development but a sexual catastrophe, while author Kathryn Hughes finds a list of men who have fallen for their charms. Presented by Dominic Arkwright. Producer Miles Warde

'Guy Browning , Anna Raeburn and Kathryn Hughes discuss the nanny. Presented by Dominic Arkwright. Producer Miles Warde'

Dominic Arkwright. Producer Miles Warde

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT is joined for a discussion on the concept of groupthink, a condition that afflicts many governments and corporations, by author of Suckers Rose Shapiro, Irish broadcaster Malachi O'Doherty and TOBIAS JONES

TOBIAS JONES, Rose Shapiro and Malachi O'Doherty on the consequences of thinking alike.

2/7. Groupthink. Tobias Jones ,

Rose Shapiro , and Malachi O'Doherty discuss the pros and cons of the word and concept of Groupthink.

Dominic Arkwright handles the proceedings. Producer Miles Warde

He is joined by TOBY YOUNG, author of How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, and Camilla Wright, aka Popbitch, to consider whether it is possible to be successful in the modern era without a great deal of self-promotion.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT chairs the lively discussion series.

3/7. Boasting

With DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, TOBY YOUNG, Camilla Wright and Tina Lamb.

'3/7. Boasting. Toby Young and modesty are not natural colleagues. He's joined by Camilla Wright , aka Popbitch (the gossip website), who has known a few boastful folk in her time. Presenter Dominic Arkwright asks whether it is possible to be successful these days without bigging yourself up. Producer Miles Warde'

Studio guests are Catherine Townsend, author of the Sleeping Around column in the Independent, the Telegraph's music critic Neil McCormick and Australian novelist KATHY LETTE, author of How to Kill Your Husband and Other Handy Household Hints.

They discuss all aspects of relationship heartache and liberation.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT chairs the lively discussion series.

Catherine Townsend, Neil McCormick and KATHY LETTE talk about heartache and liberation.

4/7. Fifty Ways to Leave your Lover

Studio guests are Catherine Townsend, author of the Sleeping Around column in the Independent, the Telegraph's music critic Neil McCormick and Australian novelist KATHY LETTE, author of How to Kill Your Husband and Other Handy Household Hints. They discuss all aspects of relationship heartache and liberation.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, Catherine Townsend, Neil McCormick and KATHY LETTE on love bust-ups.

'4/7. Dominic Arkwright gathers together writers Catherine Townsend , author of the Sleeping Around column in The Independent, the Telegraph music critic Neil McCormick , and novelist Kathy Lette to write and talk about all aspects of relationships, heartache and liberation. Producer Miles Warde'

'Dominic is joined by prospective MP Wilfred Emmanuel Jones, writer Susannah Jowitt and former rugby international BrIAN MOORE, who played on the losing side in the World Cup Final in 1991 and remains haunted by the event.'

Dominic Arkwright with Wilfred Emmanuel Jones, Susannah Jowitt and Brian Moore.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT chairs the lively discussion series.

He is joined by prospective MP Wilfred Emmanuel Jones, writer Susannah Jowitt and former rugby international BRIAN MOORE, who played on the losing side in the World Cup Final in 1991 and remains haunted by the event.

5/7. Winning Ugly

'5/7. Winning Ugly. Dominic Arkwright asks prospective MP Wilfred Emmanuel Jones , writer Susannah Jowitt and ex-rugby player Brian Moore how far they would go to get what they want. Producer Miles Warde'

How and why do we make decisions? Dominic is joined by a neuroscientist, a life coach and a numbers expert.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT chairs the lively discussion series.

6/7. Making your Mind Up

Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss our decision-making process.

Dominic Arkwright, Dr David Lewis, Christine Webber and Michael Blastland discuss our decision-making process. From June 2008.

'6/7. Making YourMindilp. How and why do we make decisions? Dominic Arkwright is joined by a neurosdentist, a life coach and a numbers expert to try to decide. producer Beth O'Dea'

Is the real thing always the best, or could it be true that all we need is a big melting pot? Dominic talks to lovers and haters of the fashion for fusion, including record producer JOE BOYD, Telegraph cookery writer Xanthe Clay and Guardian writer Aditya Chakrabortty.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT chairs the lively discussion series.

7/7. Con-Fusion

'7/7. Con-Fusion. Is the real thing always the best, or could it be true that all we need is a great big melting pot? Dominic Arkwright talks to lovers and haters of the fashion for fusion - record producer Joe Boyd , the Telegraph cookery writer Xanthe Clay and the Guardian writer Aditya Chakrabortty. Producer Beth o'Dea'

Featured music includes The Layla Riff to Todi by Amit Chaudhuri, Aurora by Arun Ghosh and Thiely and Hope by Youssou N'Dour.

Is the real thing always the best, or could it be true that all we need is a melting pot?

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT chairs a discussion on the word 'organisation' with former director general of the British Council Sir David Green, punk poet Attila the Stockbroker and writer Jay Griffiths.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT chairs a discussion on the word 'organisation' with writer Jay Griffiths.

New series 1/6. The former director general of the British Council David Green, poet Attilla the Stockbroker, and writer

Jay Griff iths join presenter DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT to discuss the word organisation. Producer MILES WARDE

Contributors

Unknown: Jay Griff

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT chairs a discussion on fame in all its forms.

Guests JAMES DELINGPOLE, Agnes Poirier and MICHAEL SIMKINS reveal the agony and ecstasy of meeting a star.

Dominic Arkwright chairs a discussion on stardom and our reaction to fame.

Dominic Arkwright, James Delingpole, Agnes Poirier and Michael Simkins discuss stardom and our reaction to fame. From February 2009.

Dominic Arkwright chairs a discussion on fame in all its forms. Guests James Delingpole, Agnes Poirier and Michael Simkins reveal the agony and ecstasy of meeting a star.

'2/6. James Delingpole , Agnes Poirier and Michael Simkinsjoin presenter Dominic Arkwright to discuss the highs and lows of meeting famous people. Producer Miles Warde Repeated on Monday at 11pm'

'2/6. James Delingpole , Agnes Poirier and Michael Simkins join presenter Dominic Arkwright to discuss the agony and the ecstasy behind meeting a famous person. Repeated from Thursday'

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT chairs a discussion on the theme of ambition, with guests Terence Blacker, Tina Lamb and Shaun Bailey.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, Terence Blacker, Tina Lamb and Shaun Bailey discuss what motivates us.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, Terence Blacker, Tina Lamb and Shaun Bailey discuss what motivates us to try and succeed in life. From March 2009.

3/6. When does a person accept that their dreams won't come true? Author

Terence Blacker , assertiveness trainer Tina Lamb and social commentator Shaun Bailey share their hopes and frustrations with Dominic Arkwnght in a programme on the theme of ambition.

Producer Miles Warde Repeated on Monday at 11pm

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT chairs a discussion on the theme of feeling like an impostor.

Imposter Syndrome: DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, JULIAN BAGGINI, Kathy Sykes and Xanthe Clay discuss feeling insecure. From December 2009.

Dominic Arkwright chairs a discussion on the theme of feeling like an impostor, with guests including philosopher Julian Baggini.

'4/6. Dominic Arkwright and his guests, including the philosopher Julian Baggini , talk about feeling like an impostor, as if you re pretending to be someone you re not .. Producer Beth O'Dea Repeated on Monday at 11pm'

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses bad taste and guilty pleasures with Bidisha, TOBY YOUNG and SARFRAZ MANZOOR.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests discuss bad taste and guilty pleasures.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, Bidisha, TOBY YOUNG and Safraz Manzoor discuss bad taste and guilty pleasures. From March 2009.

Synopsis

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses modern family life and how it matches up to the ideal with John O'Farrell, Kathryn Flett and Andi Oliver.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, John O'Farrell, Kathryn Flett and Andi Oliver discuss how family life shapes up to the ideal. From March 2009.

Synopsis

6/6. John O'Farrell , Kathryn Flett and And

Oliver discuss modern family life and how it shapes up against the ideal. With

Dominic Arkwright. Producer Beth O'Dea Rptd on Mon at Iipm

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

GUY BROWNING, Amanda Mitchison and Wilfred Emmanuel Jones take on the brown-nosers and lickspittles of the corporate world.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests discuss the lickspittles of the corporate world.

Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss the brown-nosers of the corporate world.

Dominic Arkwright presents the series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion. Guy Browning, Amanda Mitchison and Wilfred Emmanuel Jones take on the brown-nosers and lickspittles of the corporate world.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and panel discuss how we cope with dashed hopes.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT is joined by clinical psychologist OLIVER JAMES, author of The Selfish Capitalist and Britain on the Couch; French journalist Agnes Poirier; and ANNIE CAULFIELD, creator of the Radio 4 series Reasons to be Cheerful, to discuss why people avoid confronting reality, and what happens when they do.

Dominic Arkwright asks why people avoid confronting reality, and what happens when they do

Produced by MILES WARDE

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT is joined by life model Zoe Simon and writers Catherine Blyth and Phil Hilton to discuss the naked body.

Is it art or obscenity? Self-expression or perversion? Titilation or a turn-off?

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, Zoe Simon, Catherine Blyth and Phil Hilton discuss the naked body.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, Zoe Simon, Catherine Blyth and Phil Hilton discuss whether being revealing is art or obscenity? From June 2009.

Dominic Arkwright is joined by life model Zoe Simon and writers Catherine Blyth and Phil Hilton to discuss the naked body. Is it art or obscenity? Self-expression or perversion? Titilation or a turn-off?

Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss the naked body.

2/7. Stripping Off. Art or obscenity? Self-expression or perversion? Titillation or turn-off? Life model Zoe Simon is joined by writers Catherine Blyth and Phil Hilton to discuss the naked body. Presented by Dominic Arkwright. Producer Beatrice Fenton Repeated on Monday at 11pm

2/Z Stripping Off. Zoe Simon ,

Catherine Blyth and Phil Hilton discuss the naked body. Presented by Dominic Arkwright. RptdfromThu

What turns a fact into knowledge, and did you know that Pete Conrad was the first man to dance on the moon?

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT debates elitism in education with Kathryn Hughes, Francis Gilbert and Mark Mason, author or The Importance of Being Trivial.

Dominic Arkwright is joined by Mark Mason, Kathryn Hughes and Francis Gilbert.

Dominic Arkwright debates elitism in education with Kathryn Hughes, Francis Gilbert and Mark Mason, author of The Importance of Being Trivial.

Produced by Miles Warde.

3/7. Trivia. What turns a fact into knowledge? Dominic Arkwright debates elitism in education with Mark Mason (author of The Importance of Being Trivial), Kathryn Hughes and Francis Gilbert.

Producer Miles Warde Repeated on Monday at 11pm

3/7. Trivia. Dominic Arkwright debates elitism in education with Mark Mason Kathryn Hughes and Francis Gilbert. Rptd from Thursday

Dominic Arkwright, Joe Queenan, Karen Marchbank and Michael Simkins debate the excesses and quirks of Las Vegas. From June 2009.

michael simkins, American satirist joe queenan and Karen Marchbank, author of A Brit's Guide to Vegas, discuss Las Vegas.

michael simkins, US satirist joe queenan and author Karen Marchbank discuss Las Vegas.

4/7. Vegas. 'It is a city despised by intellectuals because intellectuals have no sense of the absurd.' So says American satirist Joe Oueenan , who joins Michael Simkins and Karen Marchbank , author of A Brit's Guide to Las Vegas, to write and talk about one of the most famous places on Earth. Presented by Dominic Arkwright.

Producer Miles Warde Repeated on Monday at 11pm

Satirist Joe Oueenan joins Michael Simkins and Karen Marchbank , author of A Brit's Guide to Las Vegas, to write and talk about one of the most famous places on Earth. Presented by Dominic Arkwright.

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Dominic Arkwright and guests explore the subject of the dignity in admitting defeat.

Has something happened to the ideas of honour, dignity, duty and virtue? Are people less willing to fall on their swords than they used to do? Is it admirable, anyway, to admit defeat?

Political journalist Anthony Howard, author and broadcaster Anne Atkins and journalist Toby Young join Dominic Arkwright to explore the subject through their writing.

Producer: Beatrice Fenton.

5/7. Falling on Your Sword. What has happened to the idea of honour, dignity, duty and virtue? Are people less willing to fall on their swords? Is it actually admirable to admit defeat? Journalists Anthony Howard and Toby Young , along with author and broadcaster Anne Atkins , join

Dominic Arkwright to explore the concept of honour through their writing and discussion.

Producer Beatrice Fenton Repeated on Monday at 11pm

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Whether it is dressed up as 'downsizing', 'delayering', 'realigning the business' or simply having to 'let people go', firing or being fired is still a painful process.

Broadcaster anna raeburn, writer jeremy clarke and psychologist Linda Blair join dominic arkwright to discuss the consequences of being sacked.

Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss the consequences of being sacked.

'6/7. You're Fired! Whether it's dressed up as 'downsizing', 'realigning the business' or simply having to 'let people go', it's still a painful process. Broadcaster Anna Raeburn , writer Jeremy Blair and psychologist Linda Blair join Dominic Arkwright to talk about the process and aftermath of getting the sack. Producer Sarah Langan Repeated on Monday at 11pm'

'6/7. You're Fired! Whether it's dressed up as 'downsizing', 'realigning the business' or simply having to 'let people go', it's still a painful process. Broadcaster Anna Raeburn , writer Jeremy Clarke and psychologist Linda Blair join Dominic Arkwright to talk about the process and aftermath of getting the sack. Repeated from Thursday'

Musician ANDREA OLIVER and comedian simon evans join dominic arkwright to talk about noise and how loud or quiet we all ought to be.

Father TOM CULLINAN, a monk who has lived for many years in complete silence, breaks it to talk about the reality of the solitary life.

ANDREA OLIVER, SIMON EVANS and Father TOM CULLINAN discuss how loud or quiet we should be.

Musician ANDREA OLIVER and comedian SIMON EVANS join DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT to talk about noise and how loud or quiet we all ought to be. Father TOM CULLINAN, a monk who has lived for many years in complete silence, breaks it to talk about the reality of the solitary life.

7/7. Turn That Down. How do you feel about noise? Musician Andrea Oliver and comedian Simon Evansjoin presenter Dominic Arkwright to talk about how loud or quiet we Should be. Producer Beth O'Dea

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Is leaving your comfort zone a form of masochism, or the only way to develop in life? DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT is joined by comedian RHONA CAMERON, mountaineer ANDY CAVE and journalist Agnes Poirier to write about and discuss comfort and pain.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests question the merit of leaving one's comfort zone.

Producer: Beatrice Fenton

New series. Leaving the Comfort Zone. is it masochism to leave your comfort zone or the only way to develop in life? Comedian Rhona Cameron is joined by mountaineer Andy Cave and journalist

Agnes Poirier to write and discuss comfort and pain. Presented by Dominic Arkwright. Producer Beatrice Fenton

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From absolute euphoria to a state of contentment, positive psychologist Miriam Akhtar, Dr PHIL HAMMOND and writer LUCY MANGAN describe what makes them H.A.P.P.Y.

Miriam Akhtar, Dr PHIL HAMMOND and LUCY MANGAN describe what makes them H.A.P.P.Y.

From euphoria to contentment - Miriam Akhtar, Dr PHIL HAMMOND, LUCY MANGAN and DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT focus on happiness. From November 2009.

'2/7. I'm HAPPY. From absolute euphoria to a state of contentment, Miriam Akhtar , Phil Hammond and Lucy Mangan write and decribe what makes them HAPPY. Presented by Dominic Arkwright. Producer Paul Dodqson'

From absolute euphoria to a state of contentment, positive psychologist Miriam Akhtar, Dr PHIL HAMMOND and writer LUCY MANGAN describe what makes them H.A.P.P.Y.

Miriam Akhtar, Dr PHIL HAMMOND and LUCY MANGAN describe what makes them H.A.P.P.Y.

From euphoria to contentment - Miriam Akhtar, Dr Phil Hammond, Lucy Mangan and Dominic Arkwright focus on happiness. From November 2009.

According to a recent survey we live in a world full of lies - concluding that most people tell at least two important lies a day, a third of conversations involve some sort of deception and 60 per cent of the population have cheated on their partners at least once.

To debate this and seek out the truth about lies are Professor RICHARD WISEMAN, who has spent a lifetime trying to discover the clues that give away deception, writer Ian Leslie, who described the search for the perfect lie detector, and columnist Michele Hanson, whose mother was only ever able to tell the truth.

RICHARD WISEMAN, Ian Leslie and Michele Hanson seek out the truth about lies.

3/7. Porky Pies. A recent report

- suggests that most people tell at least two lies a day, that a third of conversations involve some kind of deception and that 60 per cent of the population have cheated on their partners at least once. Richard Wiseman , Ian Leslie and Michele Hanson seek the truth about lies. Producer Paul Dodgson

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With pubs all over Britain closing at a rate of 52 per week, the role of the public house is called in to question by three writers who have spent many hours propping up the bar.

Ian Marchant went on a nationwide pub crawl and wrote a book about his adventures, SIMON FANSHAWE remembers winding up the locals in 1970s Brighton, and Melissa Cole, who is also a professional beer taster, deconstructs one of the key phrases in drinking culture: 'fancy a pint?' Presented by DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT.

With increasing numbers of British pubs closing, DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT considers their demise.

Dominic Arkwright quizzes Ian Marchant, Simon Fanshawe and Melissa Cole about the future of the public house. From November 2009.

With pubs all over Britain closing at a rate of 52 per week, the role of the public house is called in to question by three writers who have spent many hours propping up the bar. Ian Marchant went on a nationwide pub crawl and wrote a book about his adventures, SIMON FANSHAWE remembers winding up the locals in 1970s Brighton, and Melissa Cole, who is also a professional beer taster, deconstructs one of the key phrases in drinking culture: 'fancy a pint?' Presented by DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT.

'4/7. Last Orders. With pubs all over Britain closing, Ian Marchant. Simon Fanshawe and Melissa Cole consider the consequences of their demise. Presented by Dominic Arkwright. Producer Paul Dodgson'

Are you worried about the future of criticism? You should be.

When newspaper editors are forced to make cutbacks, it is critics who are the first in the firing line.

But do we really need critics and criticism? Critic and journalist Toby Young is joined by blogger Lynne Hatwell and occupational psychologist Clive Fletcher to write about and discuss criticism and the critics.

Dominic Arkwright presents.

Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss criticism and the critics.

But do we really need critics and criticism? Critic and journalist Toby Young is joined by blogger Lynne Hartwell and occupational psychologist Clive Fletcher to write about and discuss criticism and the critics.

Are you worried about the future of criticism? You should be. When newspaper editors are forced to make cutbacks, it is critics who are the first in the firing line. But do we really need critics and criticism? Critic and journalist TOBY YOUNG is joined by blogger Lynne Hatwell and occupational psychologist Clive Fletcher to write about and discuss criticism and the critics.DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT presents.

Are you worried about the future of criticism? You should be. When newspaper editors are forced to make cutbacks, it is critics who are the first in the firing line. But do we really need critics and criticism? Critic and journalist Toby Young is joined by blogger Lynne Hartwell and occupational psychologist Clive Fletcher to write about and discuss criticism and the critics. Dominic Arkwright presents.

Produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Presented by Dominic Arkwright.

Producer: Beatrice Fenton.

'5/7. Are you worried about the future of criticism? You should be. When newspaper editors are forced to make cutbacks, it's critics who are first in the firing line. But do we really need critics or even criticism? Critic and journalist Toby Young is joined by bookaholic blogger Lynne Hatwell and occupational psychologist Clive Fietcher to write about and discuss criticism and the critics. Presented by Dominic Arkwright. Producer Beatrice Fenton'

Having it all is no longer enough; if you haven't factored some 'me time' into your diary you're missing out.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT asks journalist ANNA RAEBURN, clinical psychologist OLIVER JAMES and writer Phoebe Gibson to explain how it works.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT asks his guests to explain how 'me time' works.

Having it all is no longer enough - if you haven't factored some 'me time' into your diary you're missing out. Dominic Arkwright asks journalist Anna Raeburn, clinical psychologist Oliver James and writer Phoebe Gibson to explain how it works.

Dominic Arkwright asks his guests to explain how 'me time' works. From 2009.

Producer: Christine Hall

6/7. Me Time. Having it all is no longer enough - if you haven't factored some 'me time' into your diary you're missing out. Dominic Arkwright asks journalist

Anna Raeburn , clinical psychologist Oliver James and writer Phoebe Gibson to explain to him how it works. Producer Christine Hall

Having a driving licence used to be proof you'd grown up and could move about on your own; now it is almost a guilty pleasure.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT borrowed a car to get to the studio to meet entrepreneur Alison Larkman (who walked), broadcaster Chris Serle (on his motor scooter) and actor Patrick Field (bike, train and bike) to consider the point of driving in the 21st century.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT considers the point of driving in the 21st century.

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'7/7 How's My Driving? Dominic Arkwright meets entrepreneur Alison Larkman , broadcaster Chris Serle and actor Patrick Field to write about and discuss driving in the 21st century. Producer Christine Hall'

This week, his guests are IAN MCMILLAN and Laura Thompson.

This week, his guests are julia blackburn and ruth padel

This week, his guests are Helen Dunmore, Jo Shapcott and Iain Sinclair

4: `Being Alone'.

With Jenny Diski and Francis Spufford.

Veteran historian Correlli Barnett and youngster Decca Aitkenhead exchange views in a clash of the generations.

In each programme, Professor Bigsby introduces a duo of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

Correlli Barnett and Decca Aitkenhead exchange views in a clash of the generations.

Veteran historian Correlli Barnett and youngster Decca Aitkenhead exchange views in a clash of the generations. From March 2002.

'Chris Bigsby presents the showcase forthe best new writing and the freshest conversation. This week, veteran historian Corelli Barnett and writer and professional youngster Decca Aitkenheadjoin in the battle of the generations to ask whether youth is wasted on the young. Producer Miles Warde'

Novelist Philippa Gregory and playwright Dolly Dhingra, both of whom came to Britain as young children, discuss what a country is.

Novelist Philippa Gregory and playwright Dolly Dhingra join Chris Bigsby to discuss what home really means to them.

In each programme, Professor Bigsby introduces a duo of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

Novelist Philippa Gregory and playwright Dolly Dhingra discuss what home means to them.

'Novelist Philippa Gregory and playwright Dolly Dhingra , who both came to Britain as youngchildren, join Chris Bigsby to talk about what home means to them. Producer Jane Greenwood'

Poet Carole Satyamurti and humourist Guy Browning discuss this week's topic - `On the Run'.

This week's guests are writer Howard Jacobson and businesswoman and Financial Times columnist Mrs Moneypenny.

Restaurant critic Jay Rayner, Professor John Sutherland and writer Julie Myerson discuss drink with Chris Bigsby.

In each programme, Professor Bigsby introduces a group of writers of fact and fiction: new talent and established names. In the context of a discussion of one of the ideas and pre-occupations of our times, each presents a piece on this week's topic.

The best new writing and the freshest conversation from 2002.

Jay Rayner, John Sutherland and Julie Myerson discuss drink with Chris Bigsby.

Jay Rayner, Professor John Sutherland and Julie Myerson discuss drink with Chris Bigsby.

'The programme that presents the freshest new writing on the radio. This week Chris Bigsby is joined by novelist and restaurant critic Jay Rayner , English professor and Guardian columnist John Sutherland , and novelist Julie Myerson , to discuss the pleasures and pitfalls of the demon drink. Producer Jane Greenwood'

This week's guests are Jay Rayner, John Sutherland and Julie Myerson, who discuss the pleasures and pitfalls of the demon drink.

With poet Jean Binta Breeze, Guardian diarist Marina Hyde and writer Roy Foster.

America: Matthew Parris invites Toby Young, Emma Richler and playwright Tamsin Oglesby to consider the oddness of America.

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Secrets Novelist Alice Jolly confesses a secret affair, traveller and author Kris Kenway describes a land full of secrets, while writer and reporter Duncan Fallowell discusses the secret of what was under tina turner's wig.

With matthew parris

His father Jonathan Smith (author of 'The Learning Game') is nostalgic about Wales.

For the historical novelist Sarah Harrison, nostalgia is her granny's green jug, but for Off The Page presenter Matthew Parris, it's the smell of mildewed books.

ros taylor of the Guardian believes it's a particularly female feeling.

Devon-based journalist Martin Freeman argues that nothing is more irritating than his size-ten feet.

They discuss whether Europe and Africa seem destined to misunderstand each other.

Instructed to write about his alter ego, John Fortune brings along the John who grew up in Bristol, and the John who performs with John Bird.

Martin Newell morphs himself into an Essex gardener called Ted Jarvis, a character with whom he's obsessed.

And the Pauline Black who's best known as lead singer with The Selector explains why her real name is Belinda, even though she yearned to be those famous black goddesses of the sixties, Angela Davies and Marsha Hunt, rolled into one.

This week's subject is 'England, their England', the title of a popular mid-war book written, appropriately enough, by a Scot.

Joining Matthew in the studio to write about the current state of Englishness are sukhdev sandhu, jude collins, and james delingpole

However, that's the only thing his guests agree on.

He's joined by columnist and broadcaster Shyama Perera, Cristina Odone, who's Deputy Editor of the New Statesman, and Rouzbeh Pirouz, founder of Civility, an organisation that promotes greater understanding of the politics of the Middle East.

Their discussion ranges from a close-focus on anger as experienced by children in the family home, to the role of anger in the new reality of geo-politics since the destruction of New York's Twin Towers in September 2001.

Professional malingerer, and writer, Patrick Neate joins guy browning (motto: deadlines are for those who wait) and Dr len fisher, author of How to Dunk a Doughnut, to write about and discuss malingering.

matthew parris is in the chair.

Matthew Parris, Ann Leslie, Martin Short and Anne Atkins discuss the complexities of lying

Economical with the truth? Matthew Parris, Ann Leslie, Martin Short and Anne Atkins discuss the complexities of lying. From September 2004.

'10/10. Liar, Liar. Are you economical with the truth or do you just tell big, fat porkie pies? Ann Leslie of the Daily Mail claims to be an amateur liar, Anne Atkin 's son has Asperger's syndrome and therefore can't lie, while Martin Short recalls the most famous fibber in showbiz. With Matthew ParriS. Producer Miles Warde'

Anne Atkins son has aspergers, and therefore cannot tell a lie, while Martin Short recalls the most famous fibber in showbiz, but is he telling the truth?

Our whiter-than-white presenter, Matthew Parris, tries to tow the honest line.

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In the first programme of the new series Bidisha, STELLA DUFFY and Harry Benson each arrive in studio with 400 words entitled Shoulda Put A Ring On It. The title comes from a Beyonce single, and provokes each of our guests in a different way.

Marriage, I am not tempted, writes Bidisha, it is like all other things I am not tempted by, such as golf, crochet and pole jumping.

Bidisha is the author of three novels, and first signed a publishing deal aged 16.

Harry Benson runs marriage courses for the Bristol Community Family Trust, and is author of Let's Stick Together.

Playwright and novelist STELLA DUFFY's book Theodora: Actress, Empress, Whore is published later this summer...

Bidisha, Stella Duffy and Harry Benson tackle the theme of marriage.

Off The Page presents new writing and provocative debate. In the first programme of the new series Bidisha, Stella Duffy and Harry Benson each arrive in studio with 400 words entitled Shoulda Put A Ring On It. The title comes from a Beyonce single, and provokes each of our guests in a different way. Marriage, I am not tempted, writes Bidisha, it is like all other things I am not tempted by, such as golf, crochet and pole jumping.

Off The Page presents new writing and provocative debate. Bidisha, STELLA DUFFY and Harry Benson have their 400 word essays at the ready - entitled Shoulda Put A Ring On It. The title comes from a Beyonce single, and provokes each of our guests in a different way. Marriage? I am not tempted, writes Bidisha, it is like all other things I am not tempted by, such as golf, crochet and pole jumping.

Presenter DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT

Producer: Sarah Langan

Bidisha, STELLA DUFFY and Harry Benson discuss the topic of marriage. From 2010.

Dominic Arkwright introduces more new writing and provocative debate.

Bidisha, Stella Duffy and Harry Benson have their 400 word essays at the ready - entitled 'Shoulda Put A Ring On It.' The title comes from a Beyonce single, and provokes each guest in a different way.

'Marriage? I am not tempted, writes novelist Bidisha, 'it is like all other things I am not tempted by, such as golf, crochet and pole jumping.'

Harry Benson runs marriage courses for the Bristol Community Family Trust, and is author of Let's Stick Together. Stella Duffy is a playwright and novelist.

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When did what we desire become what we feel we deserve ? In an age when foreign holidays have become routine and over 25,000 public sector workers earn £100,000 a year and more, we tackle this mood of relentless entitlement with Heather Brooke, whose tireless use of the Freedom of Information act helped to break the MPs expenses scandal; stand up SIMON EVANS, whose routine includes a description of his accent as exotic 'and that's because it is educated'; and NAOMI ALDERMAN whose first novel Disobedience won the Orange Award for Young Writers and who feels our sense of entitlement should be replaced by a purer feeling of gratitude.

The presenter is DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and the producer is MILES WARDE

Heather Brooke, SIMON EVANS and NAOMI ALDERMAN debate relentless entitlement.

When did what we desire become what we feel we deserve ? In an age when foreign holidays have become routine and over 25,000 public sector workers earn £100,000 a year and more, we tackle this mood of relentless entitlement with Heather Brooke, whose tireless use of the Freedom of Information act helped to break the MPs expenses scandal; stand up SIMON EVANS, whose routine includes a description of his accent as exotic 'and that's because it is educated'; and NAOMI ALDERMAN whose first novel Disobedience won the Orange Award for Young Writers and who feels our sense of entitlement should be replaced by a purer feeling of gratitude. The presenter is DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and the producer is MILES WARDE.

When did what we desire become what we feel we deserve ? In an age when foreign holidays have become routine and over 25,000 public sector workers earn £100,000 a year and more, we tackle this mood of relentless entitlement with Heather Brooke, whose tireless use of the Freedom of Information act helped to break the MPs expenses scandal; stand up SIMON EVANS, whose routine includes a description of his accent as exotic 'and that's because it is educated'; and NAOMI ALDERMAN whose first novel Disobedience won the Orange Award for Young Writers and who feels our sense of entitlement should be replaced by a purer feeling of gratitude. The presenter is DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and the producer is MILES WARDE.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT presents new writing and debate on the subject of Entitlement.

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Provocative and thoughtful new writing and discussion, presented by DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT.

The title for this week's programme is 'Poetry Schmoetry.' The guests are the former Poet Laureate, ANDREW MOTION, the writer GUY BROWNING and performance poet, Rachel Pantechnicon.

Andrew talks about the elemental power of poetry; 'Poetry is for the most humane, as well as the most humanising aspect of the self.' Guy describes poetry as a 'tattered umbrella between you and the sun', and Rachel tells of her doomed attempt to retrace the wanderings of the Ancient Mariner.

Andrew also indulges us with a reading from a contender for the 'worst poem ever written' award.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses poetry with ANDREW MOTION, GUY BROWNING and Rachel Pantechnicon.

Dominic Arkwright discusses poetry with Andrew Motion, Guy Browning, Rachel Pantechnicon.

Provocative and thoughtful new writing and discussion, presented by DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT. The title for this week's programme is 'Poetry Schmoetry.' The guests are the former Poet Laureate, ANDREW MOTION, the writer GUY BROWNING and performance poet, Rachel Pantechnicon.

Andrew talks about the elemental power of poetry; 'Poetry is for the most humane, as well as the most humanising aspect of the self.' Guy describes poetry as a 'tattered umbrella between you and the sun', and Rachel tells of her doomed attempt to retrace the wanderings of the Ancient Mariner. Andrew also indulges us with a reading from a contender for the 'worst poem ever written' award.

Produced by Sarah Langan

Poetry Schmoetry.' More provocative and thoughtful new writing and discussion with Dominic Arkwright

With ex-Poet Laureate, Andrew Motion, writer Guy Browning and performance poet, Rachel Pantechnicon.

Producer: Sarah Langan

is the world's biggest annual sports event, bathed in history and controversy.

It began as a publicity stunt organised by a struggling French newspaper, and now millions line the route every year.

Academics claim the race taught the French what their country actually looked like.

Contributors to the programme include Johnny Green, former road manager of The Clash and cycling nut, who sees the participants as rock and roll gods; Agnes Poirier who remembers being dragged to watch the race every year and wonders if the French will ever win again; and MICHAEL SIMKINS, author of Detour de France, a journey in search of sophistication.

The presenter is DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, the producer MILES WARDE.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT presents new writing on cycling and debate on Le Tour de France.

Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss Le Tour de France.

Le Tour de France is the world's biggest annual sports event, bathed in history and controversy. It began as a publicity stunt organised by a struggling French newspaper, and now millions line the route every year. Academics claim the race taught the French what their country actually looked like. Contributors to the programme include Johnny Green, former road manager of The Clash and cycling nut, who sees the participants as rock and roll gods; Agnes Poirier who remembers being dragged to watch the race every year and wonders if the French will ever win again; and Michael Simkins, author of Detour de France, a journey in search of sophistication. The presenter is Dominic Arkwright, the producer Miles Warde.

Provocative and thoughtful new writing and discussion, presented by DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT.

British backpacker, Jamie Neale, was given up for dead when he was lost for two weeks in the Australian bush last year.

He joins LOUISE DOUGHTY and Hugh Thomson as all three write about and share their experiences of being Lost.

Produced by Beatrice Fenton.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT presents new writing and discussion on the subject of being lost.

Dominic Arkwright, Jamie Neale, Louise Doughty and Hugh Thomson write about being 'lost'.

British backpacker, Jamie Neale, was given up for dead when he was lost for two weeks in the Australian bush last year. He joins Louise Doughty and Hugh Thomson as all three write about and share their experiences of being Lost.

British backpacker, Jamie Neale, was given up for dead when he was lost for two weeks in the Australian bush in 2009.

Producer: Beatrice Fenton

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Provocative and thoughtful new writing and discussion, presented by DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT.

This week's subject is Blinded By Science.

Produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Dominic Arkwright and guests write and talk about science and what we make of it.

Provocative and thoughtful new writing and discussion, presented by Dominic Arkwright. This week's subject is Blinded By Science.

Joining Dominic to write and talk about science and what we make of it are Dr. Ben Goldacre, author of Bad Science in the Guardian, Tania Hershman, writer in residence in the Science Faculty at Bristol University and space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock.

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Provocative and thoughtful new writing and discussion, presented by DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT.

This week ARABELLA WEIR, Deborah Orr and OLIVER JAMES join Dominic in the studio to write about and debate their experiences of Working Mums.

Produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Arabella Weir, Deborah Orr and Oliver James debate their experiences of working mums.

Provocative and thoughtful new writing and discussion, presented by Dominic Arkwright. This week Arabella Weir, Deborah Orr and Oliver James join Dominic in the studio to write about and debate their experiences of Working Mums.

Provocative and thoughtful writing and discussion, presented by DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT.

This week ARABELLA WEIR, the late DEBORAH ORR and OLIVER JAMES join Dominic in the studio to debate their experiences of coping with the demands of motherhood and paid employment.

ARABELLA WEIR, DEBORAH ORR and OLIVER JAMES on the topic of working mums.

ARABELLA WEIR, DEBORAH ORR and OLIVER JAMES join Dominic in the studio to debate their experiences of coping with the demands of motherhood and paid employment.

Producer: Beatrice Fenton

Provocative and thoughtful writing and discussion, presented by DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT. This week ARABELLA WEIR, the late DEBORAH ORR and OLIVER JAMES join Dominic in the studio to debate their experiences of coping with the demands of motherhood and paid employment.

ARABELLA WEIR, DEBORAH ORR and OLIVER JAMES on the topic of working mums. From 2010.

My name is David Collins.

I'm 69 years old and I live in an almshouse.

Everyone tells us we are living in tough times, so three guests explain what that means for them.

David Collins is an actor who has found a medieval sounding solution - an almshouse - to the big squeeze.

Laurie Penny is a 23 year-old recent graduate who writes for free on her blog Penny Red, and until recently was living in a house she described as a scene from 'Withnail and I.' And PAULINE BLACK, the lead singer of the Selector, resists the charge that it was her baby boomer generation that has spent all the money and messed up the economy for everyone else.

Fresh, provocative writing and fiery debate.

The presenter is DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, the producer MILES WARDE.

Everyone tell us we are living in tough times.

Can we re-learn how to live on the cheap?

Is it painful to economise? Debate with David Collins, Laurie Penny and Pauline Black.

My name is David Collins. I'm 69 years old and I live in an almshouse.

Everyone tells us we are living in tough times, so three guests explain what that means for them. David Collins is an actor who has found a medieval sounding solution - an almshouse - to the big squeeze. Laurie Penny is a 23 year-old recent graduate who writes for free on her blog Penny Red, and until recently was living in a house she described as a scene from 'Withnail and I.' And Pauline Black, the lead singer of the Selector, resists the charge that it was her baby boomer generation that has spent all the money and messed up the economy for everyone else.

Fresh, provocative writing and fiery debate. The presenter is Dominic Arkwright, the producer Miles Warde.

Everyone tell us we are living in tough times. Can we re-learn how to live on the cheap?

Everyone tells us we are living in tough times, so three guests explain what that means for them. David Collins is an actor who has found a medieval sounding solution - an almshouse - to the big squeeze. Laurie Penny is a 23 year-old recent graduate who writes for free on her blog Penny Red, and until recently was living in a house she described as a scene from 'Withnail and I.' And Pauline Black, the lead singer of the Selecter, resists the charge that it was her baby boomer generation that has spent all the money and messed up the economy for everyone else.

Presenter Dominic Arkwright

'My name is David Collins. I'm 69 years old and I live in an almshouse.'

Everyone tells us we are living in tough times, so three guests explain what that means for them. David Collins is an actor who has found a medieval sounding solution - an almshouse - to the big squeeze. Laurie Penny is a 23 year-old recent graduate who writes for free on her blog Penny Red, and until recently was living in a house she described as a scene from 'Withnail and I.' And PAULINE BLACK, the lead singer of the Selector, resists the charge that it was her baby boomer generation that has spent all the money and messed up the economy for everyone else.

Fresh, provocative writing and fiery debate. The presenter is DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, the producer MILES WARDE.

Is it painful to economise? Debate with David Collins, Laurie Penny and PAULINE BLACK.

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The facts are that four out of five male children start life predisposed in favour of adventure,' wrote Peter Fleming in 1933.

They do it because they want to.

It suits them.

It is their cup of tea.

In a travel themed edition of Off The Page, DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT asks domestic obsessive LUCY MANGAN and Johnny Green, the former road manager of the Clash, if this is really the case.

Writer Justin Marozzi weighs in with a compelling account of a mercury drinker he met in Uzbekistan, while debate centres on whether the nomadic urge is innate.

When I first went out On The Road with punk rock terrors the Clash,' write Johnny Green, 'it was madly exciting, beyond my considerable wildest dreams.' To which LUCY MANGAN replies, who was feeding the cat ?

An explorer, a domestic obsessive and a former road manager of the Clash debate The Road.

Dominic Arkwright hits the road with Lucy Mangan, Justin Marozzi and Johnny Green.

The facts are that four out of five male children start life predisposed in favour of adventure, wrote Peter Fleming in 1933. They do it because they want to. It suits them. It is their cup of tea.

In a travel themed edition of Off The Page, Dominic Arkwright asks domestic obsessive Lucy Mangan and Johnny Green, the former road manager of the Clash, if this is really the case. Writer Justin Marozzi weighs in with a compelling account of a mercury drinker he met in Uzbekistan, while debate centres on whether the nomadic urge is innate.

In a travel themed edition of Off The Page, Dominic Arkwright asks domestic obsessive Lucy Mangan and Johnny Green, the former road manager of the Clash, whether this is really the case. Writer Justin Marozzi weighs in with a compelling account of a mercury drinker he met in Uzbekistan, while debate centres on whether the nomadic urge is innate.

Producer: Miles Warde

In this travel themed edition, Dominic Arkwright asks domestic obsessive Lucy Mangan and Johnny Green, the former road manager of the Clash, whether this is really the case.

Are some people just born lucky, or can we control our fate ? Professor RICHARD WISEMAN claims to have begun scientifically to investigate the concept of luck.

In Off The Page he writes about his interviews with over a thousand so-called lucky and unlucky people, and reveals why resilience and not the supernatural is what affects us all.

Playwright ANNIE CAULFIELD describes a brush with voodoo in west Africa; while sports writer Matthew Syed explains why his own sporting success was due in part to growing up in a lucky Reading postcode.

Dominic Akwright presents, and the producer is MILES WARDE.

RICHARD WISEMAN, ANNIE CAULFIELD and Matthew Syed examine luck and our influence over it.

Are some people just born lucky, or can we control our fate ? Professor RICHARD WISEMAN claims to have begun scientifically to investigate the concept of luck. In Off The Page he writes about his interviews with over a thousand so-called lucky and unlucky people, and reveals why resilience and not the supernatural is what affects us all. Playwright ANNIE CAULFIELD describes a brush with voodoo in west Africa; while sports writer Matthew Syed explains why his own sporting success was due in part to growing up in a lucky Reading postcode.

Professor Richard Wiseman claims to have begun scientifically to investigate the concept of luck. In this programme, he writes about his interviews with over a thousand so-called lucky and unlucky people, and reveals why resilience and not the supernatural is what affects us all.

Presenter: Dominic Arkwright

Producer: Miles Warde.

Who was it in your family, and do you have one amongst your own children? It's the great taboo.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT is joined by Rebecca Abrams, who bravely admits that she found it hard to love her first child after her second child was born.

David Akinsanya grew up in care, aware that he was nobody's favourite child.

And Bidisha has always known she is the most favoured.

Why is it that even as adults it matters so much? New writing and honest, revealing talk in Off The Page.

Producer Beth O'Dea.

Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss favourite children within the family.

Dominic Arkwright is joined by Rebecca Abrams, who bravely admits that she found it hard to love her first child after her second child was born. David Akinsanya grew up in care, aware that he was nobody's favourite child. And Bidisha has always known she is the most favoured. Why is it that even as adults it matters so much? New writing and honest, revealing talk in Off The Page.

Favourite Child. Who was it in your family, and do you have one amongst your own children? It's the great taboo. Dominic Arkwright is joined by Rebecca Abrams, who bravely admits that she found it hard to love her first child after her second child was born. David Akinsanya grew up in care, aware that he was nobody's favourite child. And Bidisha has always known she is the most favoured. Why is it that even as adults it matters so much? New writing and honest, revealing talk in Off The Page.

Who was the favourite in your family, and do you have one amongst your own children?

More new writing and honest, revealing talk

How, and where, and with whom, do you want to lead your life ? Most of us don't ask ourselves this very often, preferring instead to slide along, taking what may be acceptable and conventional as enough.

But what if you do pursue an answer, as one of our guests, TOBIAS JONES, is trying to do, in a ten acre wood ?

The full title of Thomas More's work Utopia included the words, 'A truly golden little book, no less beneficial than entertaining, of a republic's best state....' But has Utopia ever been achieved ? Rob Penn and Amanda Mitchison think definitely not.

The problem is the presence of other people, and so a private Utopia is the best that can ever be achieved.

Rob Penn, presenter of a recent tv documentary about building the perfect bike, outlines very clearly what it means to him.

But TOBIAS JONES, author of the Dark Heart of Italy and Utopian Dreams, argues very clearly that the woodland life he is now establishing with his family and guests should not be so easily dismissed.

As KURT VONNEGUT said, 'Human beings will be happier not when they cure cancer or get to Mars...

but when they find ways to inhabit primitive communities again.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT presents.

The producer is MILES WARDE.

Fresh writing and debate on My Own Private Utopia.

Amanda Mitchison, Rob Penn and Tobias Jones discuss their ideas of making a perfect world.

How, and where, and with whom, do you want to lead your life ? Most of us don't ask ourselves this very often, preferring instead to slide along, taking what may be acceptable and conventional as enough. But what if you do pursue an answer, as one of our guests, Tobias Jones, is trying to do, in a ten acre wood ?

The full title of Thomas More's work Utopia included the words, A truly golden little book, no less beneficial than entertaining, of a republic's best state.... But has Utopia ever been achieved ? Rob Penn and Amanda Mitchison think definitely not. The problem is the presence of other people, and so a private Utopia is the best that can ever be achieved. Rob Penn, presenter of a recent tv documentary about building the perfect bike, outlines very clearly what it means to him.

But Tobias Jones, author of the Dark Heart of Italy and Utopian Dreams, argues very clearly that the woodland life he is now establishing with his family and guests should not be so easily dismissed. As Kurt Vonnegut said, Human beings will be happier not when they cure cancer or get to Mars... but when they find ways to inhabit primitive communities again.

Dominic Arkwright presents. The producer is Miles Warde.

Amanda Mitchison, Rob Penn and TOBIAS JONES reach for a perfect world. From 2010.

Presented by Dominic Arkwright.

Producer: Miles Warde

Never Trust a Writer, or you'll end up in their book, and you might not like what you read. Is everything fair game in the artistic process? Three writers who have all either dished on their loved ones or been dished on - Antonia Quirke, Terence Blacker and Bill Coles, battle it out, refereed by presenter Dominic Arkwright. New writing and heated debate in Off the Page.

Producer Beth O'Dea.

Never Trust a Writer - they'll use even their nearest and dearest for material.

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Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss being written about.

Never Trust a Writer, or you'll end up in their book, and you might not like what you read. Is everything fair game in the artistic process? Three writers who have all either dished on their loved ones or been dished on - Antonia Quirke, Terence Blacker and Bill Coles, battle it out, refereed by presenter Dominic Arkwright. New writing and heated debate in Off the Page.

Producer Beth O'Dea.

Never Trust a Writer - they'll use even their nearest and dearest for material.

I don't know' - three little words so hard to say nowadays. Doubt and uncertainty are out, confident assertions are in. Opinions, even received ones, are the order of the day. The temptation is always to bluff our way with some kind of response, however little we know about the subject in hand. Phil Hammond is a doctor and Kathy Sykes is a science professor. John Harris is a journalist whose job is to express opinions. Are they able simply to admit: 'I don't know'? Dominic Arkwright presides over new writing and straight-to-the-point discussion.

Producer Beth O'Dea.

I don't know' - three words very hard to say nowadays. But why is certainty so prized?

I don't know - three little words so hard to say nowadays. Doubt and uncertainty are out, confident assertions are in. Opinions, even received ones, are the order of the day. The temptation is always to bluff our way with some kind of response, however little we know about the subject in hand. Phil Hammond is a doctor and Kathy Sykes is a science professor. John Harris is a journalist whose job is to express opinions. Are they able simply to admit: I don't know? Dominic Arkwright presides over new writing and straight-to-the-point discussion.

Producer Beth O'Dea.

I don't know' - three words very hard to say nowadays. But why is certainty so prized?

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses admitting uncertainty with his panel.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2010.

Poet Elvis MacGonagall, sole resident of the Graceland caravan park outside Dundee, dodges the question by writing a brilliant poem that rhymes foreign with sporran.

And Amanda Mitchison recounts an episode in a Cairo market where she was continually shortchanged in her efforts to buy chicken breast.

In short she says, to be foreign is always to be the fool, unsure how to dress, to speak, and to buy a decent piece of chicken.

New writing and discussion on the subject of Foreign, what it means and why it matters, chaired by DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT.

The programme is produced by MILES WARDE.

Where does foreign begin and end?

Where does it begin and where does it end? Dominic Arkwright talks foreignness.

When did you first notice that not everyone was like you ? For American satirist Joe Queenan, growing up in an Irish American neighbourhood of Philadelphia, it was the moment he walked into an Italian cheese shop. Poet Elvis MacGonagall, sole resident of the Graceland caravan park outside Dundee, dodges the question by writing a brilliant poem that rhymes foreign with sporran. And Amanda Mitchison recounts an episode in a Cairo market where she was continually shortchanged in her efforts to buy chicken breast. In short she says, to be foreign is always to be the fool, unsure how to dress, to speak, and to buy a decent piece of chicken.

New writing and discussion on the subject of Foreign, what it means and why it matters, chaired by Dominic Arkwright. The programme is produced by Miles Warde.

Producer: Miles Warde

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses Terrible Food.

What's the worst thing that could be served to you for lunch? Fox lasagne? Tripe? Raw seal blubber? DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT joins three guests for new writing and stimulating discussion on the subject of Terrible Food.

His first guest Jonathan McGowan explains how liver turns his stomach, but doesn't think anything of eating dead rats - as long as they're rats from the countryside.

Johann Hari reveals how for many years he's had a culinary addiction that now makes him shudder, and STEPHANIE CALMAN describes what definitely not to serve at a dinner party.

Produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Road kill, fried chicken and string cheese. DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT discusses Terrible Food.

His first guest Jonathan McGowan explains how liver turns his stomach, but doesn't think anything of eating dead rats - as long as they're rats from the countryside. Johann Hari reveals how for many years he's had a culinary addiction that now makes him shudder, and STEPHANIE CALMAN describes what definitely not to serve at a dinner party.

What's the worst thing that could be served to you for lunch? Fox lasagne? Tripe? Raw seal blubber? DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and his three guests chew over the subject of awful cuisine.

His first guest Jonathan McGowan explains how liver turns his stomach, but doesn't think anything of eating dead rats - as long as they're rats from the countryside. Johann Hari reveals how for many years he's had a culinary addiction that now makes him shudder, and STEPHANIE CALMAN shares some absolute no-nos for dinner parties.

Producer Beatrice Fenton

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests talk about eating road kill and string cheese.

But at what cost?

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT explores the pleasures and pitfalls of instant gratification in the company of three speakers from very different walks of life.

Representing the complete antithesis of the quick hit, tapestry weaver Jane Freear-Wyld shows Dominic a textile the size of a paperback, explaining how it takes 250 hours, or six working weeks, to make.

Hers is a world away from the work of advertising creative director Matt Beaumont who arguably fuels our lust for not only jam today, but yesterday and tomorrow too.

Meanwhile, Times columnist and writer Sathnam Sanghera, recently returned from a holiday in Mumbai, argues that it's the recent shift towards instant gratification that is fuelling India's rapidly rising standard of living, very different to an ethos that promises fulfilment neither now nor in in this life at all, but in the next one.

Producer MARK SMALLEY

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT explores the concept of the quick fix with guests.

Cheap credit and immediate online access to infinite availability have contributed to one of the defining characteristics of our time - the 'have it all' culture of being able to instantly gratify our wants and needs. But at what cost?

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT explores the pleasures and pitfalls of instant gratification in the company of three speakers from very different walks of life. Representing the complete antithesis of the quick hit, tapestry weaver Jane Freear-Wyld shows Dominic a textile the size of a paperback, explaining how it takes 250 hours, or six working weeks, to make. Hers is a world away from the work of advertising creative director Matt Beaumont who arguably fuels our lust for not only jam today, but yesterday and tomorrow too. Meanwhile, Times columnist and writer Sathnam Sanghera, recently returned from a holiday in Mumbai, argues that it's the recent shift towards instant gratification that is fuelling India's rapidly rising standard of living, very different to an ethos that promises fulfilment neither now nor in in this life at all, but in the next one.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests in topical conversation. This week 'instant gratification'.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2011.

Ian Marchant wanted to write a book about inland waterways but was persuaded to write about trains instead and while researching that he fell in love with the idea of the railway; poet LAVINIA GREENLAW has been making a sound installation based on comments overheard at a station; and writer and broadcaster SIMON FANSHAWE has never owned a car.

But presenter DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT throws a spanner in the works when he reveals a loathing for public transport and that he will go to any length to avoid it.

Producer Paul Dodgson.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests in topical conversation tackle the joys of public transport.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests debate the 'joys' of public transport.

The three contributors to this edition of Off the Page are all seasoned travellers who know very well both the pleasures and the pain of public transport. Ian Marchant wanted to write a book about inland waterways but was persuaded to write about trains instead and while researching that he fell in love with the idea of the railway; poet LAVINIA GREENLAW has been making a sound installation based on comments overheard at a station; and writer and broadcaster SIMON FANSHAWE has never owned a car. But presenter DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT throws a spanner in the works when he reveals a loathing for public transport and that he will go to any length to avoid it.

The poet LAVINIA GREENLAW made a sound installation based on comments overheard at a station.

Presenter DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT reveals a loathing for public transport and claims he will go to any length to avoid it.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests discuss the rich experience of hopping on a bus or train.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2011.

And if we have one of these devices and don't turn it off then we can be reached, wherever we are.

So is being always on a good thing? Here with new writing and discussion are the Financial Times Slow Lane columnist Harry Eyres, Guardian digital media correspondent Jemima Kiss and the best selling author William Powers who has written a guide book on how to live wisely and happily in a connected world.

Producer Paul Dodgson.

The consequences of hyper-connectivity.

Harry Eyres, Jemima Kiss and William Powers explore the consequences of hyper-connectivity

Mobile phones, laptops and tablet computers give us the opportunity to be constantly deluged by information wherever we are in the world. And if we have one of these devices and don't turn it off then we can be reached, wherever we are. So is being always on a good thing? Here with new writing and discussion are the Financial Times Slow Lane columnist Harry Eyres, Guardian digital media correspondent Jemima Kiss and the best selling author William Powers who has written a guide book on how to live wisely and happily in a connected world.

Always On. The consequences of hyper-connectivity.

Mobile phones, laptops and tablet computers give us the opportunity to be constantly deluged by information wherever we are in the world. And if we have one of these devices and don't turn it off then we can be reached, wherever we are. But is this development in our lives a good thing?

Taking part are the Financial Times Slow Lane columnist Harry Eyres, Guardian digital media correspondent Jemima Kiss and the best selling author William Powers who has written a guide book on how to live wisely and happily in a connected world.

Presenter DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT

But - as Dominic Arkwright asks - is this development in our lives a good thing?

With Financial Times Slow Lane columnist Harry Eyres and Guardian digital media correspondent Jemima Kiss.

Plus the best selling author William Powers who's written a guide book on how to live wisely and happily in a connected world.

Putting that idea to test are David Goldblatt, author of The Ball is Round; Helen Bentley, one of the organisers of Igfest in Bristol - the Interesting Games Festival; and the man behind The Importance of Being Trivial, Mark Mason.

Are we really as playful as we like to think, and what does our choice of game say about us ? The presenter is DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, and the producer MILES WARDE.

We're only alive when we're playing.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests wonder if we grow old because we forget to play.

GEORGE BERNARD SHAW reckoned that we don't stop playing because we're old, but we grow old because we forget to play. Putting that idea to test are David Goldblatt, author of The Ball is Round; Helen Bentley, one of the organisers of Igfest in Bristol - the Interesting Games Festival; and the man behind The Importance of Being Trivial, Mark Mason. Are we really as playful as we like to think, and what does our choice of game say about us ? The presenter is DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT, and the producer MILES WARDE.

Presented by DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT.

Which makes you wonder - is this the Big Society finally at work ? Also joining presenter DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT to discuss the support network of neighbours, both nasty and nice, are Laurie Penny the writer of the Penny Red blog; and Dr Edson Burton, who recalls when living in bedsits didn't just mean your neighbours were in the same street, but under the same roof.

The producer is MILES WARDE.

How nice are your neighbours?

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT asks GUY BROWNING, Laurie Penny and Edson Burton about neighbours.

When GUY BROWNING decided to make a film, he roped in his entire village to help keep the costs down. Which makes you wonder - is this the Big Society finally at work ? Also joining presenter DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT to discuss the support network of neighbours, both nasty and nice, are Laurie Penny the writer of the Penny Red blog; and Dr Edson Burton, who recalls when living in bedsits didn't just mean your neighbours were in the same street, but under the same roof. The producer is MILES WARDE.

Produced by MILES WARDE.

Also joining Dominic Arkwright to discuss the support network of neighbours, both nasty and nice, are:

Producer: Miles Warde

He's joined by Irish storyteller Eddie Lenihan, fairy illustrator and writer Faye Durston, and folklorist Juliette Wood.

We hear how Eddie successfully campaigned to save an ancient hawthorn near Shannon Airport which was threatened by a new bypass.

It was, he argued, the portal to the other world of the fairies of Munster.

The tree still stands, though surrounded by cars on three sides.

Future editions include programmes on Glut, Japan, and Follow the Yellow Brick Road.

Producer: MARK SMALLEY.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT asks why fairies, once so very scary, have become pink and innocent.

He's joined by Irish storyteller Eddie Lenihan, fairy illustrator and writer Faye Durston, and folklorist Juliette Wood. We hear how Eddie successfully campaigned to save an ancient hawthorn near Shannon Airport which was threatened by a new bypass. It was, he argued, the portal to the other world of the fairies of Munster. The tree still stands, though surrounded by cars on three sides.

That, argues punk poet Attila the Stockbroker, is an obscene amount, as he recalls former East Germany in the late '80s before the introduction of advertising and mass consumerism.

Meanwhile, it's the consumption of her autumn glut of apples and quinces that motivates food writer Xanthe Clay to waste not a single piece of fruit.

Producer: MARK SMALLEY.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT asks his guests to debate excess and gluttony - what exactly is enough?

Dominic Arkwright invites his three guests to debate excess and gluttony - what exactly is enough? Cityboy Geraint Anderson explains why he retired in his mid 30s with £2.5M. That, argues punk poet Attila the Stockbroker, is an obscene amount, as he recalls former East Germany in the late '80s before the introduction of advertising and mass consumerism. Meanwhile, it's the consumption of her autumn glut of apples and quinces that motivates food writer Xanthe Clay to waste not a single piece of fruit.

Dominic Arkwright invites his three guests to debate excess and gluttony - what exactly is enough? Cityboy Geraint Anderson explains why he retired in his mid 30s with £2.5M. That, argues punk poet Attila the Stockbroker, is an obscene amount, as he recalls former East Germany in the late '80s before the introduction of advertising and mass consumerism. Meanwhile, it's the consumption of her autumn glut of apples and quinces that motivates food writer Xanthe Clay to waste not a single piece of fruit.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2011.

- three writers discuss heart, courage and brains.

With Guardian blogger, Stuart Heritage; Yachtswoman, Dee Caffari, and journalist Neil McCormick.

Stuart hates personal contact so much he moved to South Korea where they're 'not huggers.

They're not really handshakers.

They're not even that fond of eye contact, the travel guide said.

Brilliant.

Dee Caffari has solo circumnavigated the globe, braving icebergs in the Southern Ocean along the way: 'We surf down huge waves on the edge of control at breakneck speeds - any collision would be the end of the race.

Rescue is often days away and our closest chance of survival is a fellow competitor.

Neil talks about how intelligence may be over-rated and that sometimes it's better just to let your mind make itself up.

Producer: Toby Field.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road - three writers discuss heart, courage and brains. With Guardian blogger, Stuart Heritage; Yachtswoman, Dee Caffari, and journalist Neil McCormick.

Stuart hates personal contact so much he moved to South Korea where they're 'not huggers. They're not really handshakers. They're not even that fond of eye contact, the travel guide said. Brilliant.

Dee Caffari has solo circumnavigated the globe, braving icebergs in the Southern Ocean along the way: 'We surf down huge waves on the edge of control at breakneck speeds - any collision would be the end of the race. Rescue is often days away and our closest chance of survival is a fellow competitor.

Produced by Toby Field.

Dominic Arkwright welcomes Guardian blogger Stuart Heritage, Yachtswoman Dee Caffari and journalist Neil McCormick.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2011.

Hiroko Kawanami, Richard Lloyd Parry and Imran Yusuf explore the idea of Japan.

Hiroko Kawanami, Richard Lloyd Parry and Imran Yusuf explore the idea of Japan. What is it really like, and how does it match up to people's preconceptions?

Hiroko Kawanami is a Japanese lecturer in Buddhism who prefers living in the UK. Richard Lloyd Parry is Asia Editor of The Times and has lived in Tokyo for sixteen years. British stand-up comedian Imran Yusuf has visited Japan and loved it.

All three write and talk about the Japan they know, with presenter Dominic Arkwright - who has never been to Japan and freely admits he knows little about it..

Producer: Beth O'Dea.

Japan: Hiroko Kawanami, Richard Lloyd Parry and Imran Yusuf explore the idea of Japan. What is it really like, and how does it match up to people's preconceptions?

Hiroko Kawanami is a Japanese lecturer in Buddhism who prefers living in the UK. Richard Lloyd Parry is Asia Editor of The Times and has lived in Tokyo for 16 years. British stand-up comedian Imran Yusuf has visited Japan and loved it.

Hiroko Kawanami, Richard Lloyd Parry and Imran Yusuf explore the idea of Japan.

What is it really like, and how does it match up to people's preconceptions?

Hiroko Kawanami is a Japanese lecturer in Buddhism who prefers living in the UK. Richard Lloyd Parry is Asia Editor of The Times and has lived in Tokyo for 16 years. British stand-up comedian Imran Yusuf has visited Japan and loved it.

All three write and talk about the Japan they know, with presenter Dominic Arkwright - who has never been to Japan and freely admits he knows little about it..

Producer: Beth O'Dea

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2011.

Producer Beth O'Dea

Did you have any imaginary friends as a child or do you in fact have some now?

Imaginary Friends. Did you have any as a child, or do you in fact have some now? Poet Matt Harvey, biographer Sarah Churchwell and writer Paul B Davies tell all about the imaginary relationships we have both as children and adults, to presenter Dominic Arkwright.

Presented by Dominic Arkwright.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2011.

Sports writer JULIE WELCH recalls boarding school days of innocence, lusting after her Games Captain.

Social entrepreneur, Gwilym Gibbons, remembers growing up in a commune, feeling an outsider from the mainstream world.

Psychotherapist Paul Welcomme, whose schooldays were far from halcyon, argues that the decisions adults make for their children can have a devastating and lasting affect on their lives.

Producer: Sarah Langan.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT talks to three guests about their school years.

Sports writer JULIE WELCH recalls boarding school days of innocence, lusting after her Games Captain. Social entrepreneur, Gwilym Gibbons, remembers growing up in a commune, feeling an outsider from the mainstream world. Psychotherapist Paul Welcomme, whose schooldays were far from halcyon, argues that the decisions adults make for their children can have a devastating and lasting affect on their lives.

According to a recent survey, the majority of the population believe that Manchester is the UK's second city and not Birmingham.

Lord Digby Jones added further fuel to that debate when he suggested earlier this year that Manchester has a more legitimate claim to that crown.

But is there anything to be gained from being classified as second? Is it a title that either cities want?

Brummies ADRIAN GOLDBERG and SHAZIA MIRZA and Mancunian Luke Bainridge join DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT to discuss why coolness is the one adjective that has eluded the city of a thousand trades.

Blighted by dialectic prejudice and the stereotypes borne of Crossroads and the like, Birmingham is about to embark on another architectural city revamp.

Is Birmingham happy with itself?

Producer: Sarah Langan.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests discuss Birmingham, its flaws and its fabulousness.

According to a recent survey, the majority of the population believe that Manchester is the UK's second city and not Birmingham. Lord Digby Jones added further fuel to that debate when he suggested earlier this year that Manchester has a more legitimate claim to that crown. But is there anything to be gained from being classified as second? Is it a title that either cities want?

Brummies ADRIAN GOLDBERG and SHAZIA MIRZA and Mancunian Luke Bainridge join DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT to discuss why coolness is the one adjective that has eluded the city of a thousand trades. Blighted by dialectic prejudice and the stereotypes borne of Crossroads and the like, Birmingham is about to embark on another architectural city revamp. Is Birmingham happy with itself?

Brummies ADRIAN GOLDBERG and SHAZIA MIRZA and Mancunian Luke Bainbridge join DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT to discuss why coolness is the one adjective that has eluded the city of a thousand trades. Blighted by dialectic prejudice and the stereotypes borne of Crossroads and the like, Birmingham is about to embark on another architectural city revamp. Is Birmingham happy with itself?

Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss the city of Birmingham; its flaws and its fabulousness.

According to a survey, the majority of the population believe that Manchester is the UK's second city and not Birmingham. Lord Digby Jones added further fuel to that debate when he suggested in 2011 that Manchester has a more legitimate claim to that crown.

TIBOR FISCHER, KATHARINE WHITEHORN and GUY BROWNING all approach the subject with three very different columns about age, experience, and youth. For Guy Browing this is no longer a country for old men because they've decided that staying young is more to their taste. KATHARINE WHITEHORN, agony aunt at Saga, argues for the creation of a fourth age of man, while TIBOR FISCHER worries about what has changed more, his world or him.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT presents.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and his guests explore the idea of time and things slipping away.

Dominic Arkwright presents writing and conversation on the theme of No Country for Old Men

Presented by Dominic Arkwright.

Producer: Miles Warde

Joining presenter DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT are the novelist ZINA ROHAN, who talks about her own investigations into what this story has meant, particularly to women in the west; Sean Thomas writes about his search for where the real garden might have been; and Brook Wilensky-Lanford, whose book Paradise Lust is published in the UK later this year, describes the events of the Scopes trial of 1925. This famous clash between Darwinists and creationists featured an American presidential candidate who declared his belief that Eve was literally made from one of Adam's rib.

The producer is MILES WARDE

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests discuss the idea of heaven on Earth.

Dominic Arkwright presents new writing and discussion inspired by the Garden of Eden story

The story of the Garden of Eden in Genesis is perhaps the most influential tale ever told. Its chief components of God, Adam, Eve, the serpent, temptation and a paradise lost still exert a hold on western thinking. But this ancient story has not always been benign in its effects.

Presenter DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT is joined by three experts: novelist ZINA ROHAN, who talks about her own investigations about what this story has meant, particularly to women in the west; Sean Thomas who searched for where the real garden might have been; and Brook Wilensky-Lanford, whose book ‘Paradise Lust’ described the events of the Scopes Trial of 1925 - the famous clash in Dayton, Ohio between Darwinists and creationists that featured an American presidential candidate who declared his belief that Eve was literally made from one of Adam's ribs.

Producer: MILES WARDE

* Novelist Zina Rohan talks about her own investigations about what this story has meant, particularly to women in the west;

* Sean Thomas talks about his search for where the real garden might have been.

* Brook Wilensky-Lanford's book ?Paradise Lust' described the events of the Scopes Trial of 1925 - the famous clash in Dayton, Ohio between Darwinists and creationists that featured an American presidential candidate who declared his belief that Eve was literally made from one of Adam's ribs.

TOM MITCHELSON reveals a sideline as an investigative journalist - infiltrating a male bonding cult, posing as a playboy, pretending to be a foreign language teacher - to get at a higher truth. 'I find it exhilarating,' he confesses. Not everything is as it seems in Off The Page, presented by DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests discuss truth, lies and honesty.

Not everything is as it seems - as presented by Dominic Arkwright.

Producer: Miles Warde

Every week there seems to be a new report about how lazy we're becoming. Recent headlines have included Lazy Brits Spend 36 Years sitting on their bottoms, and Teenagers are too lazy to babysit. As Dominic wonders who has the time to know all of this, HARDEEP SINGH KOHLI tells us how he's not had a week off in over ten years, STEPHANIE CALMAN extols the joys of being a slattern and Oliver Burkeman tells us why it's really important for us to step back and just stop.

Producer: Sarah Langan.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests discuss the merits of idleness.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and writers Bidisha, Mark Mason and Mark C Newton boldly go where no Off the Page has been before - into Tomorrow's World.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and writers Bidisha, Mark Mason and Mark C Newton boldly go where no Off the Page has been before: to explore our fascination with Tomorrow's World. From biblical prophecy to the predictions of Nostradamus, we have a fascination with possibility of what the future might hold, and of the wonders of time travel. In our new venture, Mark C Newton writes a science fiction piece set in the City of London 100 years from now. Sci-fi nut Bidisha takes us back a century to the same place, and there she dreams of what life might be like a hundred years hence, i.e. now. And Mark Mason offers his sage thoughts on the great predictions that didn't make the grade, such as Edison's assertion that gold would one day be as commonplace as steel. With the rate of advancement in technological progress, is science fiction now just fantasy, or does it serve a broader purpose?

Producer: Sarah Langan.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and writers Bidisha, Mark Mason and Mark C Newton boldly go where no Off the Page has been before: to explore our fascination with Tomorrow's World. From biblical prophecy to the predictions of Nostradamus, we have a fascination with possibility of what the future might hold, and of the wonders of time travel. In our new venture, Mark C Newton writes a science fiction piece set in the City of London 100 years from now. Sci-fi nut Bidisha takes us back a century to the same place, and there she dreams of what life might be like a hundred years hence, i.e. now. And Mark Mason offers his sage thoughts on the great predictions that didn't make the grade, such as Edison's assertion that gold would one day be as commonplace as steel. With the rate of advancement in technological progress, is science fiction now just fantasy, or does it serve a broader purpose? Producer: Sarah Langan. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2012.

In our new venture, Mark C Newton writes a sci-fi piece set in the City of London 100 years from now.

Sci-fi nut Bidisha takes us back a century to the same place, and there she dreams of what life might be like 100 years hence, i.e. now.

Bohemians - love them or loathe them, we've all met them. DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests discuss avant-garde free spirits, or pretentious, posing pseudo-intellectuals, depending on your point of view.

Dominic is joined by an original free spirit; the writer Hanja Kochansky,writer and critic Cosmo Landesman, whose parents' eccentric behaviour caused the young Cosmo much embarrassment; and by the journalist who declares in his blog that he is 'right about everything', JAMES DELINGPOLE.

Has the British bohemian spirit - if there ever was one - disappeared? Now boho is mainstream, desirable even, what is there to rebel against?

Producer: Sarah Langan.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and his guests discuss the avant-garde free spirit.

Bohemians - love them or loathe them, we've all met them. DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests discuss avant-garde free spirits, or pretentious, posing pseudo-intellectuals, depending on your point of view. Dominic is joined by an original free spirit; the writer Hanja Kochansky,writer and critic Cosmo Landesman, whose parents' eccentric behaviour caused the young Cosmo much embarrassment; and by the journalist who declares in his blog that he is 'right about everything', JAMES DELINGPOLE.

Has the British bohemian spirit - if there ever was one - disappeared? Now boho is mainstream, desirable even, what is there to rebel against? Producer: Sarah Langan. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2012.

With an original free spirit; the writer Hanja Kochansky, writer and critic Cosmo Landesman, whose parents' eccentric behaviour caused the young Cosmo much embarrassment; and by the journalist who declares in his blog that he is 'right about everything', James Delingpole.

The novelist and film critic KIM NEWMAN tells how the nightmares that beset him through childhood were alleviated when he began to watch horror films. The psychologist Linda Blair considers whether people who embrace their dark side are more likely to be creative, and the writer Ian Marchant tells us how the dark forces of punk enlightened him.

Producer: Sarah Langan.

DOMINIC ARKWRIGHT and guests consider inner demons and the embracing of the dark side.

Psychologist Linda Blair considers whether people who embrace their dark side are more likely to be creative, and writer Ian Marchant tells us how the dark forces of punk enlightened him.