BBC Radio 4 - Free Thinking

Mermaids, Caribbean tales and copyright

Shahidha Bari looks at sea creatures and a Caribbean re-telling of The Little Mermaid.

John Gallagher looks at the Manchester Jewish Museum and talks to novelist Linda Grant.

Martin Amis (1949-2023) talks to Philip Dodd about Jewish history and ideas about evil.

Looking beyond the stereotypes of the county that's often described as 'much maligned'.

Looking beyond the stereotypes of the county that's often described as 'much maligned'.

Shahidha Bari is joined by Louise Creechan, Joan Passey and Paul Baker.

Shahidha Bari is joined by Louise Creechan, Joan Passey and Paul Baker

NoViolet Bulawayo's We Need New Names on stage plus 'enfant terrible' Dambudzo Marechera.

NoViolet Bulwayo's We Need New Names on stage plus "enfant terrible" Dambudzo Marechera

More than just a fear of going out - the history & lived experience of a phobia explored.