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  1. 2019 in Books

    Interesting books and stories from the year, from best-sellers to indie debuts.

  2. Jeremy Dyson

    Settle in for some ghost stories and strange tales with Jeremy Dyson.

  3. Natalie Haynes

    Natalie Haynes shares her love of classical history and myth.

  4. Tenx9 Storytelling

    Celebrating the art of live storytelling with Tenx9's Paul Doran and Pádraig Ó Tuama.

  5. Amelia Bullmore

    It's time to turn to crime with the multi-talented writer and actor Amelia Bullmore.

  6. Nikesh Shukla

    We delve into language, boxing and multi-cultural representation, with Nikesh Shukla.

  7. Katy Brand

    Katy Brand shares her love for Baby Houseman, the screen character who inspired a book.

  8. Patrick Gale

    Telling Tales heads to Penzance to meet Patrick Gale.

  9. Cathy FitzGerald

    Lessons and stories in sound from the award-winning producer Cathy FitzGerald.

  10. Peter Curran

    Freewheeling conversation, interviews and storytelling, from a Bunk Bed to Belfast.

  11. Sofie Hagen

    The comedian, writer, podcaster and activist talks about better representation in fiction.

  12. Josie Long

    Fact, fiction, and the blurring of both genres, with the comedian and writer Josie Long.

  13. Kit De Waal

    The working class voice and better representation in stories with Kit De Waal.

  14. Phoebe Judge

    Stories of crime and love with the ever curious Phoebe Judge.

  15. John Finnemore

    The prolific, award-winning sketch and sitcom writer John Finnemore.

  16. Salena Godden

    The author and poet talks about gender swapping creativity, protest and hope.

  17. Katherine Jakeways

    Capturing Middle England in a sitcom and a romantic drama that begins on a train.

  18. Michael Goldfarb

    Thoughts on factual storytelling from the broadcast journalist, essayist and historian.

  19. Danny Robins

    We head to Yxsjö with the writer, comedian and self-confessed Swedophile Danny Robins.

  20. Lemn Sissay

    The writer, poet and documentary-maker talks about personal storytelling.

  21. Elif Shafak

    Elif Shafak talks about the power of storytelling to promote empathy and understanding.

  22. Simon Garfield

    Simon Garfield joins us for a look at letters and a Second World War love story.

  23. Daniel Lawrence Taylor

    The writer, actor, comedian and BAFTA Breakthrough Brit talks creativity and time travel.

  24. Jack Rooke

    The comedian shares an insight into his very personal brand of storytelling.

  25. Jessica Hynes

    Jessica Hynes joins us to talk writing, deadlines and her big screen directorial debut.

  26. The Moth

    The art of live storytelling with The Moth's Catherine Burns and Meg Bowles.

  27. Fi Glover

    Fi Glover helps illustrate that life is sometimes stranger than fiction.

  28. Tim Key

    Surreal and poetic adventures with the comedian and writer Tim Key.

  29. Karine Polwart

    Exploring storytelling in song with the musician and writer Karine Polwart.

  30. Frank Cottrell-Boyce

    BBC Radio 4 Extra explores the art of short story writing with Frank Cottrell-Boyce.

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