BBC Radio 4 - Free Thinking

How to Create a Modernist Masterpiece

Will Self, Alexandra Harris, Kevin Le Gendre and Owen Hatherley build up a manifesto.

Matthew Sweet and guests look at the Danish star of androgynous early romcoms and Hamlet.

Anne McElvoy talks to Israeli novelist Yishai Sarid & hears about new historical research.

Digging into the music of composers Joseph Bologne, Kikuko Kanai and Julia Perry.

A close look at Djibril Diop Mambéty's classic 1973 film with Matthew Sweet and guests.

An exploration of the cultural and social history of paper.

Shahidha Bari talks to authors about writing love stories set against troubling times.

Matthew Sweet and guests knock on the doors of perception.

The mermaid-like figure from medieval folklore is discussed by Shahidha Bari and guests.

Liz Lochead is one of Anne McElvoy's guests discussing how to update Molière.