The Joy of Reading

Classic books are reconsidered by returning to the writers' original manuscripts.

Five surprising and inspiring stories of how books can change lives.

Jordan Stephens requests a psychedelic rebind of The Subtle Knife from His Dark Materials.

Oscar Wilde’s haunting tale of beauty, vanity and moral corruption.

A look at the relationship between Arthur Conan Doyle and his creation Sherlock Holmes.

Alan Yentob meets the author of the Booker Prize-winning novel Shuggie Bain.

'Queen of Crime' Val McDermid reveals the real-life trauma that made her become an author.

Monica Dolan gives a captivating reading of Jane Austen’s much-loved novel.

Lucy Worsley discovers the origins of Agatha Christie's macabre magic.

Best-selling novelist Dame Jilly Cooper candidly reflects on her life and work.

Profile of best-selling author Len Deighton, creator of the Harry Palmer thriller series.

John le Carre talks about his writing and the main influences on his work. (1966)

Vinette Robinson narrates Emily Brontë’s groundbreaking classic.

Special event celebrating children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson.

Julian Barnes talks to Katie Razzall about his literary life and reflections on death.

A profile of writer and former children's laureate Malorie Blackman.

Alan Yentob meets Marian Keyes to explore her incredible journey to best-selling author.

Renee Zellweger stars in a biopic of author Beatrix Potter.

Abbie Freeman asks what needs to change for young people who are struggling with literacy.

Author Daphne du Maurier is interviewed in her Cornwall home by Wilfred De'Ath.

2014 Man Booker Prize-winner Richard Flanagan journeys through his native Tasmania.

Legendary British thriller writer Frederick Forsyth tells his extraordinary life story.

The writer Dame Rebecca West in conversation with Ludovic Kennedy. (1976)

The BBC’s creative writing competition for children.