BBC Radio 4 - Arts & Ideas

Linda Grant and Jewish history

Julia Pascal, Rachel Lichtenstein, Linda Grant and curator Alex Cropper + John Gallagher

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

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

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.

Rachel Hewitt has been researching the pioneering Irish climber Mrs Aubrey Le Blond.

Shahidha Bari hears about two inspirational medieval women mystics who wrote about faith

Anne McElvoy looks at royalty, pomp and glory in opera, ancient Persia and Tudor England.

Matthew Sweet and guests consider the career of the Bahamian-American actor (1927-2022)