Voices of the Great War
Tobias Hill, Michael Longley, Peter Parker, Timberlake Wertenbaker and Louisa Young on the pieces of First World War literature that mean most to them.
Hilary Mantel, Harriet Walter: the lives of others
Hilary Mantel and Harriet Walter reflect on how they get to grips with a character, compare notes on capturing personality on the page and the stage.
Living with Shakespeare

In celebration of Shakespeares 450th birthday, Sir Richard reflects on the challenges and rewards of bringing his plays to stage and screen.