The well-known presenter for Channel 4 News discusses his perspective on the current and most pressing issues of the day.

Lawrence Dallaglio, former captain of the England rugby team, joins with leading sports writer Owen Slot, as they analyse the inside story of England’s historic 2003 Rugby World Cup win – just in time for Rugby World Cup 2023.

Seventy five years after Windrush, the award-winning broadcaster Sir Trevor Phillips discusses race, identity and belonging for black Britons today with Financial Times journalist, Stephen Bush.

Richard Harries describes the research for his latest book 'Majesty', an anthology of paintings, quotations and reflection, published in honour of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the anniversary of her death on 8 September last year.

Dipo Faloyin challenges simplistic and outdated stereotypes of Africa and discusses the vast political and cultural differences of this modern powerful continent.

Hannah Rothschild talks about her latest novel, a clearsighted comedy of English manners, morals and mayhem as an old-style aristocratic dynasty tries to find its way in the modern world of finance, crime and backstreet deals.

The famous poetry ‘pharmacist’ who prescribes poems as an antidote to anxiety, worry and health problems, talks about his new anthology which reflects the upheavals and trauma of the last few years.

Debut novelists Jacqueline and Priscilla were both shortlisted for this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction. They discuss writing and literary success with BBC Radio 4 presenter, Harriett Gilbert.

Sam Delaney openly discusses mental health and addiction. He meets Irvine Welsh, author of the infamous novel 'Trainspotting', to talk about men and mental health without using psychobabble, moralising, victimhood or judging.

Political commentator Ferdinand Mount warns of the dangers of Caesar-style politics and the continued threat to democracy - and asks how do we get back to constitutional government?

Award-winning political journalist and broadcaster Robert Peston discusses his latest novel 'The Crash' with Chris Blackhurst. The second Gil Peck novel, The Crash is an exhilarating political thriller set against the 2008 financial crisis.

Art historian and curator Alicia Foster discusses the life and work of Gwen John - one of the most significant female artists of the twentieth century.

One of Britain’s much-loved actors of our times, Sir Tom Courtenay discusses his early career in film and on stage with leading theatre critic, Michael Billington.

Top features writer Ysenda Maxtone Graham and bestselling author of the Emmy Lake Chronicles, AJ Pearce, meet for a witty and thoughtful discussion about the ever-changing world of women at work and ‘Jobs for the Girls’.

Oliver Soden joins the actress Patricia Hodge, to discuss the life and work of Noël Coward. A deeply complex man, Coward was endlessly talented but notoriously prickly and contradictory.

Leo McKinstry and Joshua Levine debate the heroes of World War II – from forgotten pilots of the maritime wing of the RAF to the world-famous SAS, pioneering risk-takers of a radically new form of warfare.

Simon talks about his research into one of the most unsettling times in Britain, the interwar years of 1919 – 1939, an era marked by political upheaval, monarchical crisis, deep social division and change.

Anne Glenconner discusses her astonishing life of stark contrasts, joy and loss, in conversation with the indefatigable broadcaster and author, Gyles Brandreth.

As a physicist and oceanographer, Helen gives a fascinating insight into the powerful and dynamic force of the ocean, its vast power and how it impacts the natural world and society. As a world class British sailor, Tracy Edwards brings a different perspective.

Sir Anthony Seldon and Sonia Purnell have both written intriguing accounts about Boris Johnson, they discuss the Johnson years, his life, ambition and time in power at No. 10.