Air date: 2016-10-01

Runtime: 30 min

A look through the BBC archives to show how bards turned into broadcasters, featuring some of the most beloved poets Britain has produced.

Air date: 2016-10-08

Runtime: 30 min

Michael Palin travels to north Wales to interview legendary travel writer Jan Morris.

Air date: 2016-10-15

Runtime: 30 min

Julie Walters, one of Britain's most popular actresses, meets Willy Russell, to find out how a 15-year-old dropout from a working-class suburb of Liverpool became one of the most successful playwrights in the history of modern British theatre.

Air date: 2016-10-22

Runtime: 30 min

David Baddiel introduces the six novels on the 2016 Man Booker Prize shortlist.

Air date: 2016-10-29

Runtime: 30 min

A look at why Lear resonates so deeply with contemporary audiences.