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William Crawley hosts the show dedicated to books, authors and the literary life.
My Kind of Books: Ian KnoxWilliam visits cartoonist Ian Knox at home to find out what's on his shelves.
Thomas KeneallyBooker prize winning author Thomas Keneally talks to William about his new book 'Searching for Schindler'
My Kind of Books: Richard DormerActor and playwright Richard Dormer chats to us about his reading preferences.
Book Review - Stepping Stones: Interviews with Seamus Heaney and Oscar's BooksTwo new books about well-known writers which manage to avoid being typical biographies.
My Kind of Books: Sean CrummeyComedy writer and performer Sean Crummy chats about his favourite books.
Tim Pat CooganIreland's best-known historical writer talks about his much awaited memoir and much more...
My Kind of Books: Eamonn McCannJournalist, broadcaster and political activist Eamonn McCann reveals his favourite books.
Book Review - Blade Runners, Deer Hunters... and Have You Seen...?William discusses two current film books with Michael Open and Margo Harkin.
Simon SchamaOver 20 years of work with the BBC, Simon Schama has become the face and the voice of history.
My kind of Books : Mickey HarteOne of the most successful figures in Gaelic sport, Mickey Harte talks about the books which have won him over.
Book Review - Once Upon A Hill and Sister KateJude Collins and Davy Adams discuss this week's books with William Crawley.
Maeve BinchyFor the final episode in the current series William visited Maeve Binchy one of the world's - most popular writers.
Jack PackenhamArtist and poet Jack Packenham talks to William about the books that have influenced his life.
Arlene FosterArlene Foster the Assembly's minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment talks to William about her favourite books.
Margaret RitchieThis week Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie chats to William about the books that have inspired and entertained her.
Juliet TurnerLocal singer-songwriter, Juliet Turner, best-known for her song "Dr Fell" is William's guest in the second programme.
Sir Hugh OrdeThis week, Sir Hugh Orde, Chief Constable of the PSNI spoke to William about his favourite, and most moving, books.
Diarmaid Ferriter InterviewDiarmaid Ferriter gives a fascinating account of the life and times of Eamon De Valera, the former president of Ireland, according to his new book 'Judging Dev'.
Gary Mitchell InterviewBelfast playwright Gary Mitchell, talks of the Bible as a source of inspiration and how movies are his books.
Alexander McCall Smith InterviewAlexander McCall Smith discusses his best selling novels: The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency.
Marianne Faithfull InterviewRock and pop music legend from the sixties, Marianne Faithful, talks to William Crawley.
Roisin McDonough InterviewRoisin McDonough shares with William Crawley her passion for reading and of literary criticism.
Lady Sylvia Herman InterviewLady Sylvia Herman reveals to William Crawley, what books she has on her book shelf.
Andrew Marr InterviewExploring topics in his new book, Andrew Marr chats to William Crawley about 'A history of modern Britain'
Martin McGuinness InterviewDeputy First Minister Martin McGuinness discusses the books that have inspired him
Gerry Adams InterviewWilliam Crawley speaks to Gerry Adams about his experience of the written word.
Monica McWilliams InterviewOn the Book Programme, William visits well know people from public life to discover which books and authors may have influenced their lives.
Must ReadsIs there a book in your collection that everyone must read? Share it with us on the Book Programme's Must Read section.
