Playwriting

Caroline Quentin nominates the 17th century dramatist and architect Sir John Vanbrugh

Abi Morgan, stage and screenwriter, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.

Paul Farley presents a profile of a unique poet, playwright and director, Tony Harrison.

Howard Jacobson applauds Tom Stoppard's attack on the ignorance of the average audience.

Professor Emma Smith considers William Shakespeare's skills as a storyteller.

Playwright Tony Kushner reflects on the importance of Arthur Miller in US theatre.

David Thacker discusses his close friendship and working relationship with Arthur Miller.

Screenwriter Ron Hutchinson on working with Arthur Miller's drafts and handwritten notes.

Actress Margot Leicester on her experiences working in the rehearsal room with Miller.

Richard Eyre on conversations with Arthur Miller and directing The Crucible on Broadway.

Ben Brantley of the New York Times describes how the city informed Arthur Miller's work.

Andrew Dickson explores a provocative attempt to commemorate the signing of Magna Carta.

Christopher Eccleston looks at the life and works of the Socialist playwright Jim Allen.

Kirsty Young talks to poet and playwright John Agard.

Photographer John Minihan on taking some of the best-known photographs of Samuel Beckett.

Director Netia Jones on the relationship between words and music in Samuel Beckett's work.

Beckett expert Dr Mark Nixon on editing a Beckett story 80 years after it was written.

Commentator Fintan O'Toole on themes of mortality and death in Samuel Beckett's work.

Actress Lisa Dwan describes the demands of performing in works by Samuel Beckett.

Matthew Sweet reassseses the life, work and legacy of playwright Dennis Potter.

Sir Nicholas Hytner interviews playwright Alan Bennett on the eve of his 80th birthday.

Actor and writer Ian Kelly explores the life and times of David Garrick.

Alan Ayckbourn is a celebrated comedy playwright. But what is behind his acerbic wit?