Meridian Episodes Available now
Michel Houellebecq interview
The French writer talks about his novel Platform
Michael Rosen interview
The poet talks about a collection of poems about the death of his 18-year-old son
Wole Soyinka
The Nigerian playwright and poet talks about his poem In the Small Hours
Anish Kapoor
The sculptor talks about his work for the vast turbine hall at the Tate Modern, London
Yann Martel
The Life of Pi author talks about winning 2002’s Man Booker Prize
Uncle Tom's Cabin
The continuing impact of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s anti-slavery novel
Censorship In Theatre
Who is that wants to ban plays, and who resists them?
Iain Sinclair’s London Orbital
The British writer takes a walk around the perimeter of London
Ode to Joy
The impact of Ludwig van Beethoven’s famous 9th Symphony
Soul Music: Silent Night
An exploration of one of the world’s most popular Christmas carols
