Chris O'Dowd

This week three time Booker Prize nominee Andrew O'Hagan reflects on the enduring power of friendship and the shifting dynamics of father-son relationships all while chassé-ing a fine line between sport and art. 

Award-winning novelist and short-story writer Wendy Erskine hopes a tangential connection to a Croation midfielder from the 90s will be enough to give her the edge in this year's title race. 

After an emotional week, it seems only right to sit down with a music man from Mayo. Oh and brace yourself for a sporting highlight unparalleled in its artistic ambition. 

Poet Fiona Sampson, conductor Alice Farnham, and broadcaster Tom Service join Ian McMillan to explore the maths, metaphors and musical terms that make up the language of conducting. Plus comedy writer Jack Bernhardt takes a sideways look at Hollywood's take on the tortured genius ... Show More

<p>In a special holiday episode, Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth take turns asking each other questions about charisma, wealth vs. intellect, and (of course) grit.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> ... Show More

Maria Dakake, Andrew March, Hamza Yusuf in Conversation 

This week, we drop in on a conversation between Mary Beard and two former TLS editors; and Anne Enright joins us to talk about turning poet in her new novel.'Emperor of Rome: Ruling the ancient Roman world', by Mary Beard'Big Caesars and little Caesars: How they rise and how they ... Show More

The Commotion Friday Group chat convenes to talk about this week’s top stories in the world of arts and entertainment. This week, Elamin is joined by pop culture experts Leila Latif, Vikram Murthi, and Paul Myers to talk about the latest twist in the ‘Baby Reindeer’ saga; the new ... Show More

Andrew Mueller sits down with the ground-breaking hip-hop pioneer and revolutionary activist to discuss his extraordinary career and his new illustrated memoir, ‘Livin’ Loud: ARTitation’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Join Swarzy for this Father’s Day special as she sits down and speaks to the King Family. In this show Swarzy speaks to three generations about what it means to be a father, black fatherhood, cultural influences and much more. 

Amanda Lyon talks to Kenton Allen and Stefan Golaszewski, producer and writer respectively, of BBC Three sitcom Him & Her. CONTAINS SOME STRONG LANGUAGE. 

With Antonia Quirke.Director Brian Welsh discusses Beats, his acclaimed drama set in the 90s rave scene in Glasgow. He explains how to film a rave. You just hold a party and invite one thousand extras.Novelist Jonathan Coe enters the fray of Pitch Battle as he pitches an adaptati ... Show More

<p>Martoons are calling! But first, Wig and I must discuss this weeks hottest topics.  What’s the worst place to meet a potential mate?  Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting a holiday movie?  Who’s the biggest bully in New York?  You’ll find out…plus hear Wig and I re ... Show More