Podcast appearances and mentions of anna bailey

A Capital Crime special featuring authors Jón Atli Jónasson, Ruth Mancini, Anna Bailey and festival organisers David Headley and Lizzie Curle.

Frankie is on a Jacknife's edge with Anna Bailey, author of Our Last Wild Days, to discuss their journey to book two, how their lived experience became character research and why you should always hold on to everything you write.Follow Anna on Instagram at @annabaileywrites. Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram and Threads: @readandburiedpodcastFollow us on Twitter: @readburiedpodFollow us on Bluesky: @readandburiedpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Canadian born actor Charles Collingwood has, since 1975, been defined by his role as Brian Aldridge, the upper-class charmer in The Archers. Over the last fifty years…Brian's had affairs, illegitimate children and ventures into the sausage business. But in real life Charles is very happily married to Judy Bennett, who played Shula in the show. Away from Ambridge he's appeared on TV in Morse and Midsomer Murders, Roger Roger and Noel Edmunds' Telly Addicts...but will always be Brian to me. We asked Charles, with that resonant, slightly gravelly and textured voice of his, to share his Inheritance Tracks with us...Inherited: My Blue Heaven by Fran Sinatra / and sung by Peter Skellern Passed on: The Hungry Years by Neil SedakaProducers: Ben Mitchell and Anna Bailey

Welcome to series 13, episode 6 of In Suspense - a podcast for fans and writers of crime fiction. Today we are chatting to the fabulous Anna Bailey about her new novel OUR LAST WILD DAYS and writing books set in the USA.We have book recommendations for:A Beautiful Way to Die - Eleni KyriacouThis Motherless Land - Nikki MayThe Bodies - Sam LloydBeach Bodies - Sienna SharpeThe Wych Elm - Tana FrenchThe Lamplighters - Emma Stonex

The journalist and broadcaster Steph McGovern is one of the most recognisable faces and voices and is currently on the run from Bear Grylls in new Netflix show Celebrity Bear Hunt.She grew up in Middlesbrough and went to a truly egalitarian school which believed that all children have skills, whatever their family's background. A classic swot but also the class clown, she just wanted people to like her; ‘standard TV presenter syndrome' - her words, not ours! Steph began her career as an engineer before moving into financial journalism, becoming a business correspondent for BBC News, and has always been discreet about her private life...but we do know that she's a former champion Irish dancer and still keeps her foot in. Will there be a flavour of that dance heritage in her Inheritance Tracks?Inherited: Starman by David Bowie Pass on: C'est La Vie by B*WitchedProducers: Ben Mitchell and Anna Bailey

For some of you, before Wicked's Elphaba and Glinda entered our consciousness...there was Felicity Jones in the TV series The Worst Witch...the double Oscar nominee's first starring role before spending a decade as Emma Carter in The Archers. Born in Birmingham, down the road from Ambridge, it was in a galaxy far, far, away that she cemented her place in Hollywood in Rogue One: A Stars War Story Her most recent role in The Brutalist has earned her a supporting actress BAFTA and Oscar nomination and she credits her drive to being raised by a working single mother. As a mother herself now...her Inheritance Tracks have charmingly familial feel. Inherited: Love and Affection by Joan Armatrading Passed on: Pressure Drop by Toots and the MaytalsProducer: Ben Mitchell and Anna Bailey

After working at Pizza Hut in his twenties, Mackenzie Crook suddenly shot to fame playing the hapless paper salesman Gareth Keenan in the smash-hit BBC comedy “The Office” Since then, he's starred in blockbuster franchises including Pirates of the Caribbean and Game of Thrones, as well as Shakespeare, Dickens and his beloved Worzel Gummidge. He also created, directed and starred in the charming comedy-drama Detectorists, playing one half of an eccentric metal-detecting duo, alongside Toby Jones, which prompted Mackenzie to take up the hobby and search for real-life treasure.So – headphones on – let's start scanning – and see what we can uncover among Mackenzie Crook's Inheritance Tracks... Inherited: Big Yellow taxi by Joni Mitchell Passed on: River Man by Nick DrakeProducers: Ben Mitchell and Anna Bailey

There's so much more to the actor Peter Capaldi than his brilliant, edgy and original Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who…his career stretches far beyond the Tardis. He won a BAFTA, for playing the ferocious, foul-mouthed spin doctor Malcolm Tucker in The Thick of It, another BAFTA for the film spin off ‘In the Loop', and whilst we're on awards…He's also won an Oscar! A punk in his younger days…he's now writing and recording his own rock music…his debut solo album was released in 2021…so we're fascinated to hear what he's chosen as his Inheritance Tracks. Inherited: That's Life by Frank Sinatra Passed on: Waterloo Sunset by The KinksProducers: Ben Mitchell and Anna Bailey

Our second interview with Anna Bailey, featuring Ron Krikack.  

About the Guest(s):Anna Bailey is an outdoor enthusiast and adventurer who discovered her passion for hiking and nature after a significant life change. Having experienced a transformative journey of self-discovery through various outdoor activities, Anna has become an advocate for mental health and the therapeutic effects of nature. She organizes group hikes and participates in several outdoor adventures, making meaningful connections and inspiring others to explore the world outside their comfort zones.Episode Summary:Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Shoe Dares Wins podcast, where we delve into transformative tales of self-discovery and courage. Today, we're joined by Anna Bailey, who shares how she dared to step out of her comfort zone and embrace a life full of adventure after a pivotal breakup. From borrowing hiking boots to conquering rugged terrains, Anna's journey is a testament to the power of nature in healing and personal growth.Anna discusses her initial trepidation about venturing into the outdoors alone and how she overcame these fears by starting small and gradually building her confidence. Her stories highlight the importance of preparation, community, and persistence. She shares insightful tips on easing into hiking, the importance of solo time, and the role of social media in finding like-minded adventurers. Anna's narrative is a rich blend of personal anecdotes and practical advice, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to explore the great outdoors.Key Takeaways:Small Steps Lead to Big Changes: Anna started her hiking journey by joining her brother, gradually building up her confidence to solo adventures.Mental Health Benefits: The therapeutic effects of nature are underscored as Anna shares how hiking provided her clarity and space amid life changes.Community Support: Instagram and group hikes played a vital role in Anna's journey, helping her connect with others who share her passion.Preparedness is Key: Emphasizing safety, Anna talks about the importance of being well-prepared and knowing one's limits.Embracing Freedom: Anna's story highlights a transformational shift in seeking personal happiness and freedom after her breakup.Notable Quotes:"It just gave me a sense of clarity and space that I'd never really had before.""I started to think, well, maybe I could start going out by myself, which was absolutely terrifying.""I'd absolutely love to be one of those people who could jump in, like, two feet first. I envy those people in some way, but I am definitely a worrier.""I do feel like there is that extra barrier to entry for women, for sure.""I just want to encourage people to get out into that space because I really value that solo time as well."Resources:Anna's Instagram out.anna.butShop she who dares wins www.shewhodareswins.com Pod 10 for 10% off Get bonus episodes and support the podcast at patreon https://www.patreon.com/shewhodareswins/membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wangari Mathenge used to be a high-flying corporate lawyer before turning to her first love of art. She likes to express herself through her colourful palette, large-scale figurative paintings and immersive installations of places she has lived and worked. For this In The Studio, arts journalist Anna Bailey follows Wangari as she creates her next immersive experience, a life-sized replica of her Nairobi studio, where she invited 20 female domestic workers to have a day of rest, while also painting them for a new series of work which looks at the plight of female domestic workers in Kenya. Wangari also invites listeners into her Chicago studio, where she working on the next painting in the series. But as Anna finds out, rest is not only important to the workers but to Wangari herself. Presenter and producer Anna Bailey Executive producer Andrea Kidd.

Meet three legendary showgirls who will grace the stage decades after their many years as dancer/showgirls in Vegas. Anna Bailey, Cindy Doumani and Joni Sailon have great stories about their time on stage with Gypsy Rose Lee, Pearl Bailey and other legends. They are in rehearsals for the much awaited Follies opening in April www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

World famous violinist Nicola Benedetti starts her new job as Director of the Edinburgh International Festival. Anna Bailey follows her as she enters unchartered territory, commissioning new works and running an organisation. Nicola talks through her decisions for her first programme, which features over 2000 artists from 48 countries. And Anna follows the progress of some of those artists as they begin rehearsals in the Scottish capital.

The acclaimed British theatre director, Tinuke Craig embarks on her opera debut at the English National Opera with Blue, a tale of police violence in America and its impact on a New York family. The opera has been composed by the Tony award-winning Jeanine Tesori, with a libretto by Tazewell Thompson. Anna Bailey follows Tinuke and her operatic collaborators as she embarks on a challenging new chapter in her career.

On this week's The Cultural Frontline we explore the power of music and how artists have been using it to highlight issues including politics and the #MeToo movement. Prakash Neupane is a Nepali rapper and writer who mixes hip hop and R&B with social and political messages. His songs address the issues facing Nepal and his thoughts on the political situation in the country and its complex recent history. Prakash talks to Tina Daheley about why he feels rap is a good way of getting his message across and his role in a flourishing new wave of the Nepali hip hop scene. The Australian actor Cate Blanchett has just won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of a fictitious classical music conductor and composer in Todd Field's new film Tár. It follows the downfall of Lydia Tár who is at the pinnacle of her career when she is accused of bullying and sexual misconduct towards her fellow musicians. Cate speaks to reporter Anna Bailey about why she wanted to take on this role and shares her response to the criticisms the film has faced. They are also joined by the creative force behind Tár's score, the award-winning Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir. Hildur discusses her own experiences of being a woman creating music. Plus Syrian clarinettist and composer, Kinan Azmeh. He's recently performed his own works with the London Philharmonic Orchestra as part of their A place to call home series, which explores issues of displacement and exile. Kinan speaks to The Cultural Frontline's Andrea Kidd about how his works, including his Clarinet Concerto, have been influenced by the Syrian civil war and the importance of home. (Photo: Cate Blanchett in Tár. Credit: Universal)

This week we hear how writers and filmmakers navigate the challenges of telling stories from the past, a past that in many places around the world people are finding it harder and harder to agree upon. Nobel Prize winning author Orhan Pamuk tells Anu Anand about his new novel Nights of Plague, set on the fictional Aegean island of Mingheria. It's 1900 and the island is in the grip of plague. The novel explores themes of religion, superstition, individuality & nationalism and has caused some controversy when last year Pamuk was investigated by the Turkish state for “insulting” the founder of modern Turkey because of similarities some drew between a character in Nights of Plague, the revolutionary leader Major Kamil, and Turkey's first president Kemal Attaturk. Anna Bailey talks to Oscar winning actor Viola Davis and director Gina Prince Bythewood about finding alternative historical sources for their new movie The Woman King, about the women warriors of the ancient African kingdom of Dahomey, which is in modern day Benin. And we mark the passing of British novelist Dame Hilary Mantel, best known for her historical Wolf Hall trilogy, hearing about how novels can help us question historical orthodoxies. (Photo: Orhan Pamuk. Credit: Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Trevor Horn joins Nikki Bedi and Richard Coles. The multiple award-winning music producer shares stories from his decades in the music industry. First coming to prominence with The Buggles, Horn ran a label and influenced the iconic sound of artists including ABC, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Grace Jones and Seal. Raymond Blanc takes Anna Bailey around his orchard in Oxfordshire. Angela Hui talks about her experiences growing up in a Chinese takeaway in rural Wales, having duel identities and, after growing up hating food, developing a love of cooking as an adult. Suzi Ruffell shares her Inheritance Tracks: You're the First, the Last, My Everything by Barry White and Born this Way by Lady Gaga. Adam Parkinson is one half of the Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast), two brothers from Manchester with over fifteen years of experience working in primary education. Together they share tales from the classroom and reminisce about their own school days. The podcast has amassed over five million listens, they've toured and written two books so far. Adventures in Modern Recording: From ABC to ZTT by Trevor Horn is published on 13 October. Angela Hui: Takeaway: Stories From Behind the Counter is out now. Suzi Ruffell's UK Tour ‘Snappy' runs until the end of October. This Is Your Own Time You're Wasting by Lee and Adam Parkinson is out now. Producer: Claire Bartleet

This week Anu Anand hears from artists highlighting climate change in their work. Pakistan has seen its worst flooding in years. One artist who's addressing the climate issues facing the country in an unusual format is Taqi Shaheen. Along with fellow artist Sara Khan Pathan, he's designed an environmental strategy boardgame called Machi Wachi, set around the island of Bhit, near Karachi. ‘Megafires' have become a regular phenomenon in the US State of California. A new exhibition called Fire Transforms brings together artists from across the region, responding to the changing climate. Linda Gass uses her textile art to create a birds' eye view of changing landscapes and the preciousness of water. Documentary photographer Norma I Quintana lost her home and her studio in the Napa wine country fires in October 2017. She's been using the charred objects found in the ruins to tell the story of that experience as she explained to Andrea Kidd. The experimental orchestra, The Manchester Collective, has teamed up with the BAFTA award-winning sound recordist Chris Watson and his long-term collaborator Spanish filmmaker Carlos Casas to perform the piece Weather, by US composer Michael Gordon. It's now been reinterpreted by the Collective and includes an immersive film and soundscape of some of the habitats impacted by rising temperatures and sea levels. Anna Bailey went to a rehearsal to find out more. Artists and writers from 28 countries have come together for a project called the World Weather Network. They've created a series of ‘weather stations' and for the next year, they'll be sharing their reports through art. One of the people taking part is visual artist Derek Tumala from the Philippines. He tells us about his live, interactive project called Tropical Climate Forensics. (Image credit: Getty)

Critics Boyd Hilton and Sarah Crompton review Blonde, Andrew Dominik's film adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates' novel about Marilyn Monroe. They also discuss Inside Man, a new drama from Sherlock creator Steven Moffat, starring David Tennant and Stanley Tucci. Anna Bailey is the last of the authors shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award. They'll be talking about their story Long Way to Come for a Sip of Water, about a man's road journey across the vast expanses of Texas, which will be broadcast on Radio 4 tomorrow at 1530. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Ellie Bury

The opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London was heralded as one of the most spectacular and successful outdoor theatrical events in the world, watched by more than 3.8 billion people. The man behind it was Bradley Hemmings. Bradley is a festival director, and every year is responsible for putting on the Greenwich and Docklands International Festival (GDIF) in London. Now in its 27th year, he tells Anna Bailey about the key elements that make for a great and accessible outdoor event. Follow Bradley as he puts together the line-up for this year's festival and coordinates the opening night. Collaborating with Jenny Sealey, his co-producer of the Paralympic Games, and with Peter Hudson, the artistic director behind Charon, a 32-foot-high rotating zoetrope as seen at The Burning Man Festival in America, and now one of the main attractions for this year's GDIF in London.

Eccoci ad inaugurare questa nuova stagione con un romanzo giallo che non è solo un giallo, ma che nasconde in sé una amalgama di misteri della comunità di Whistling Ridge.

Composer Sally Beamish tells Anna Bailey why she decided to write a concerto about bees for the BBC Proms. She reveals that Hive was inspired by a ballet that she's collaborating on with her partner, the writer Peter Thomson, who shares her fascination with queen bees. Anna talks to Sally and Peter on a visit to a local beehive and then joins Sally during the first rehearsal with harpist Catrin Finch, who explains why the harp is perfect for capturing the sound of a beehive. Anna captures the buzz as the piece is rehearsed with the BBC National Orchestra Of Wales, and finally, the hive of activity that is the world premiere at The Royal Albert Hall. Presented by Anna Bailey Executive produced by Stephen Hughes for the BBC World Service Image Credit: Mihaela Bodlovic courtesy of Sound Festival

With scores of superhero films due for release, from Spiderman, to Batgirl, Thor and Black Panther, and a global comic book market predicted to grow to $12 billion a year by 2028, we go behind the mask of these larger than life characters, to look at the role Superheroes play in different societies and cultures around the world, and ask, do we need them more than ever today? Canadian Chinese actor Simu Liu discusses becoming the first Asian superhero in a Marvel Universe film, Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings. He tells reporter Anna Bailey how his path to acting wasn't always easy or a career his parents originally approved of, as penned in his new memoir We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story. Pakistani illustrator, comic artist and writer Umair Najeeb Khan discusses his new comic book generation of heroes, the Paak Legion, with Tina Daheley. It includes Samaa, born with the ability to manipulate the wind, Afsoon, the Protector of the Mountains and Haajar, a mother of three, fighting crime on the streets of Lahore. Growing up in Pakistan, he couldn't see himself represented in this world, so he designed a set of Pakistani superheroes of his own. And reporter Paul Waters visits the Superheroes, Orphans & Origins exhibition of comic art at London's Foundling Museum and talks to comic artists Woodrow Phoenix and Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom about their work exploring the psyche of superheroes. Producers: Andrea Kidd and Simon Richardson (Photo: Simu Liu in Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings. Credit: Marvel Studios)

The artist Sonia Boyce has just won the top prize at the Venice Biennale, the Olympics of the art world, where she has been representing Great Britain in a commission for the British Council. Sonia is a multidisciplinary practitioner known for working with audio, video, wallpaper and print. For this project she has been collaborating with four female singers at the famous Abbey Road studios in London, recording a piece of sonic art. It's part of her award-winning exhibition in Venice called Feeling Her Way. Join the BBC's Anna Bailey as she follows Sonia on her artistic journey from recording, installing and opening her work at the British Pavilion. Presented and produced by Anna Bailey for the BBC World Service Executive producer: Rebecca Armstrong

In today's episode, Creator of AEB Masterpieces & Medical Doctor, Anna Bailey joins us to discuss the process of Board Certification, the challenges that she has dealt with being a doctor in this pandemic and the importance of having a Be sure to check her out at (https://www.mercy.net/doctor/anna-e-bailey-md). Shout out Formation Salon & Spa (https://www.vagaro.com/formationsalonandspa) , TSEED Grafix (tseedgrafix@gmail.com) and TSEED Executive Productions & Extravagant Events (tseedexecutives@gmail.com) for sponsoring today's episode. . As always, we are looking for new collaborations and you are just what we need. For more information on how to become a guest or Sponsorship/Advertising Opportunities email us at info@tearaarman.com. We are Spilling The "T" (Books, Journals, Workbooks and More) with our new Self Love Series Bundle. Grab your set today at www.tearaarman.com/shop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tearaspeaks/support

Welcome to our #TheakstonAward podcast, a series of interviews with the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year 2022 longlisted authors. The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel Of The Year is the most coveted award in crime fiction, curated and produced by Harrogate International Festivals, in partnership with Theakston Old Peculier, The Express and Waterstones. To find out more about each of the 18 books on the longlist, to buy your copy, or to vote for your favourite to make the shortlist, please visit www.harrogatetheakstoncrimeaward.com

Mamela Nyamza has been called a movement maverick and is one of South Africa's most celebrated dancers. She speaks to Tina Daheley about how she uses dance to tackle the continuing inequality and social division in the Rainbow Nation. French Algerian ballerina Chloe Lopes Gomes made history by becoming the first black female dancer at the Staatsballet Berlin ballet company. In 2020 she spoke out about the racism she experienced, after she says, being told to ‘white up' and ‘blend in'. Chloe speaks to Anna Bailey about the challenges of making the ballet world more inclusive. When the celebrated Chilean dancer César Morales was a young child, a school excursion changed his life. César was taken to see the ballet Giselle at the Municipal Theatre of Santiago in Chile and he immediately fell in love with the art form. He speaks to us about defying the expectations of his traditional Chilean family by taking up ballet not football. (Photo: Chloe Lopes Gomes. Credit: Dean Barucija)

I interview CS Robertson (Craig Robertson) about his latest book “The Undiscovered Deaths of Grace McGill” and also review “Tall Bones” by Anna Bailey, “Mothers and Daughters” by Erica James, “After The Rain” by Lucy Dillon and “Good Cop, Bad Cop” by Simon Kernick. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two years on from the start of the global Covid pandemic, we reflect on artistic reflections from across the arts, and the power of human resilience. On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 a pandemic, and since then over six million lives have been lost. The world as we knew it has changed. Documentary-maker Matthew Heineman reflects on filming the unfolding health crisis. In March 2020, as New York shut down, he embedded himself in one of America's hardest-hit hospitals, and for four months filmed medical staff, essential worker patients, and families as they battled with the virus. His Oscar shortlisted film, The First Wave, documents the harsh realities of the early pandemic, and the terrible inequalities - but also the incredible strength of the human spirit. Hollywood's Andrew Garfield on an actor's life silenced during lockdown. The pandemic has had a huge impact on the arts: bringing productions to a halt, closing theatres, cinemas, and live music, and leaving artists without means to perform. It closed down film productions, including Oscar-nominated tick, tick…BOOM! Days into filming, lead actor - the award-winning British-American Andrew Garfield - suddenly found himself alone, without cast or crew to play to. Andrew talks to the BBC's Anna Bailey about how he kept going in those quiet times, got back into filming, and is now up for an Oscar. Plus, writer Ilaria Bernardini considers the Italian people's cultural response. Italy was the first country in Europe to be overwhelmed by the virus, the first in the world to shut down, and one of the slowest to reopen. During those first weeks of lockdown, the people of Italy united to keep their spirits up, and moving musical performances from balconies went viral. Two years on - from her home in Milan and with Italy still in a State of Emergency - writer Ilaria Bernardini reflects on life under strict lockdown, how artists brought hope in those uncertain times, and the changes she's seen since. And the Zimbabwean artist sharing health messages through his sculptures. When the pandemic hit, artist, sculptor, and lawyer David Ngwerume decided he could help - through art. He tells us about his stone sculptures of people wearing masks and having vaccines - sculptures he hopes can help stem the spread of Covid, in a part of the world where vaccination rates are low. Producer: Emma Wallace (Photo: A still from Matthew Heineman's documentary The First Wave: Dr Nathalie Dougé participating in protest. Credit: National Geographic)

For this episode, seeing as Jess and Lauren have both independently read a sequel this month, as well as a page-turning thriller which is keeping them on their toes, this episode is appropriately called Two Sequels and a Buddy Read. This episode is brought to by Pagesmith, a wonderful new service which allows you to create and gift your own fully personalised poetry collections! To find out more, visit: www.pagesmithbooks.com Books Mentioned in this Episode: Tall Bones by Anna Bailey, This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay, Postscript by Cecelia Ahern, Finlay Donovan is Killing it and Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano Competition Time: We have partnered with Books That Matter to gift one lucky listener a free Books The Matter gift box! To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is subscribe, rate and review this podcast. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts leave a review and put your Instagram handle as your 'Nickname', if you're listening on another platform, subscribe then share our podcast on your instagram story and we'll track your entry that way. Each month a winner will be selected at random and informed via Instagram. Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: bookreccos@gmail.com Jingle written and produced by Alex Thomas licensed exclusively for Book Reccos

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Hannah King is a thriller #author from Ireland. She and I is Hannah's first novel. Part #psychologicalthriller & part #crimenovel, the story is set in a small town in Northern Ireland.This well rated #Book has already been snapped up. Optioned for TV!SHE AND I:'Not only beautifully written but gripping and full of soul' SARAH PEARSE, author of THE SANATORIUM'King really understands suspense' HOLLY WATT, author of TO THE LIONSBest friends share everything. But murder is different. Isn't it?Keeley and Jude are closer than blood. They share everything: clothes, secrets, drinks - and blame. So when they wake up after a New Year's party to find Keeley's boyfriend stabbed to death beside them, they agree to share one more thing: the story they'll tell the police.But who is their story really meant to protect?As the murder investigation begins to send uncomfortable ripples through their community, the history of the girls' claustrophobic relationship comes under scrutiny, will the girls find there's such a thing as sharing too much?'A taut and unrelenting mystery, expertly woven with the bruising drama of girlhood' ANNA BAILEY, author of TALL BONES'Gripping. Thoughtful. Lyrical ... It's got all the right shades of Tana French. This writer is going places' IMRAN MAHMOOD, author of YOU DON'T KNOW MEIf you want to sponsor CJ Aggett on The Frontline 100k Walk, please visit here: https://events.soldierscharity.org/fundraisers/christopheraggettFOLLOW US► Our website - https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com► Universal link - https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS► Buy the show a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS► Use hashtag #TheWritingCommunityChatShow or #TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support!► Support us through #Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/WCCS?fan_landing=true► For our #FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! - https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs► For our PRO #WRITING AID affiliate link click here - https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286

Emily Ratajkowski is an American model, actress, business woman and now writer and artist. She rose to global fame after appearing in Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines music video dancing topless. She says she's a feminist and at the time said her performance was a form of empowerment. Since then she's become a mother and written a series of feminist essays exploring body politics. She tells reporter Anna Bailey about her new book, My Body, exploring her relationship with her own body and exploitation in the modelling industry. Àsìkò is a photographer who grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. He tells how research into his Yoruba heritage revealed violence inflicted on women's bodies in the name of tradition. He's conveyed this in a series of striking photographs of men and women - their bodies adorned with vivid arrangements of flowers which symbolise something much uglier. Tadeusz Łysiak in Poland is the director of the film, The Dress. It looks at the longing and loneliness of a woman of short stature who is constantly made to feel that she does not fit within society's norms of beauty. The Dress has been shortlisted for a 2022 Academy Award in the Live Action Short Film category. And from bodies to how we clothe them or even transcend them. Chinese designer, or "identity engineer", Abi Sheng sees the future of fashion as being less about traditional garments and more about designing alternative bodies. She uses Artificial Intelligence to add identity fluidity to what we wear. Her recent work, a gender transformative suit, aims to change the appearance of the person wearing it, creating a fluid gender identity - as she explained to reporter Constanza Hola. Presenter: Anu Anand Producer: Paul Waters (Photo: Emily Ratajkowski. Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

As a visual artist with an affinity for words, I know there are a lot of talented artists out there who are also great writers. So to honor the written word and to prove that blogs are not archaic, I am going to alternate introducing you to artists through interviews with introducing you to artists through their words by sharing blogs, articles and other writings with you. With the artist's permission, of course. Welcome to ARTish WordsIn this first ARTish Words episode, I want to celebrate the life of one of my absolute favorite artists who passed away on Christmas Day —Wayne Thiebaud. Like a piece of chocolate cream pie, Thiebaud's work makes me feel grounded and content, aware of contrasting flavors and textures, simple but decadent, a bit of nostalgia mixed with a hint of optimism. In this episode, I share a blog post from Maryland painter Jennifer Kahn Barlow, who learned from Thiebaud that “food images can be art and phthalo blue can have a prominent place on an artist's palette without overwhelming it.” We will also hear the words of Laguna Beach artist Hedy Buzan who shares insight on Thiebaud's work as being “simultaneously accessible and deep, rooted in art history and slyly funny, idiosyncratic yet universal.” Hedy also shares her observations about Thiebaud's last exhibit, “Clowns.”And finally, we get a brief introduction to the Slow Art Day movement and this year's events on April 2, 2022. I am always on the hunt for good writing. If you have a favorite artist blog, please share it with me:  kristy@kristybattani.com Mentioned:“Wayne Thiebaud, Playful Painter of the Everyday, Dies at 101,” by Michael  Kimmelman, New York Times, 12/26/2021 (read) Interview, “Wayne Thiebaud, Draftsman,” Morgan Library & Museum, 2018 (watch)“A Fellow Painter's View of Giorgio Morandi,” by Wayne Thiebaud, New York Times, 11/15/1981 (read)Slow Art Day (learn)  2022 Slow Art Day Venues (discover) “Slow Down, You Look Too Fast,” by Trent Morse, ARTnews, 04/01/2011 (read)“Slow Art? It Will 'Blow Your Mind,'” by Anna Bailey, BBC News, 04/05/2019 (read)Find Hedy Buzan: Website:  https://hedybuzan.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hedybuzanFind Jennifer Kahn Barlow: Website:  https://www.jkb-art.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jkb.art/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jenniferkahnbarlowart/ Find Me, Kristy Darnell Battani: Website:    https://www.kristybattani.com Instagram:  @kristybattaniartSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/artishplunge)

Legendary Anna Bailey, the first Black Las Vegas Showgirl, is interviewed by Rachel Williams on this episode of Lift Every Voice. This podcast is presented by Hearst and Oprah Daily in partnership with Lexus. Podcast Production Credits: Executive Producers Ryan D'Agostino, Mark Jannot of Hearst Media, Inc; Production Team John Gara of Hearst Media; Porsha Williams Gates, Kacia Huynh, and Patrick D. Williams of Porshanality Media, LLC. Voice Overs: Oprah Winfrey of Oprah Daily; Patryce E. Williams of Porshanality Media

A couple weeks ago, Kayla talked about a debut thriller called Where the Truth Lies by Anna Bailey, and we all thought it sounded so good. And today, we're excited to share an interview with the one and only Anna Bailey! Kayla chats with Anna about how her UK roots influenced this small-town mystery, her young writing journey, and the upsides of being an outsider. Plus! Find out some behind the scenes secrets about why Anna's book title changed when it was published here in the US, and which Hollywood star she would cast in a movie or show adaptation of her book. We hope you enjoy this chat! Feel free to send us a note about this interview, Anna's book, or anything else at booksandthecitypod@gmail.com. ------------------------> Where the Truth Lies by Anna Bailey: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Where-the-Truth-Lies/Anna-Bailey/9781982157166 Anna just read and loved: The Ophelia Girls by Jane Healy https://www.hmhbooks.com/shop/books/The-Ophelia-Girls/9780358105268 Find Anna on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/annabaileywrites/?hl=en or on Twitter @annafbailey Psst! Here's the episode where Kayla covers Where the Truth Lies, ICYMI: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weekly-highlights/id1500784660?i=1000532791803 Music by EpidemicSound, logo art by @niczollos

As the Paralympic Games take off in Tokyo, presenter and former Team GB sitting volleyball player Kat Hawkins, hears from some of the most exciting artists with disabilities globally. Madison Ferris, star of New York's Broadway, made headlines when she became the first leading actor to take the stage in her wheelchair. She talks about the extent to which theatre is evolving to become more diverse. American author and teacher Rebekah Taussig discusses writing characters with visible disabilities into stories on the page and screen, and her own book Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body. British dance group Atypical with Attitude, whose members are neuro-diverse or live with a disability, talk to BBC reporter and former dancer Anna Bailey about breaking down barriers in the dance world. And Pakistani-Qatari comedian and disability rights activist Nawaal Akram, who has muscular dystrophy, on finding material for her comedy in frustrating moments and using her performances to change attitudes. Presenter: Kat Hawkins Producers: Paul Waters, Kirsty McQuire, Olivia Skinner and Lucy Wai Reporter: Anna Bailey (Photo: Madison Ferris. Credit: Jimi Celeste/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images)

We're kicking things off by sharing some things that have been making us happy lately! Speaking of things that make us happy: our incredible illustrator, Nicole's, new merch line! Check out her stuff at www.istoriapress.com, and give her a follow on Insta @IstoriaPress. Another thing that makes us happy: fan club book club! Tune in for a little update on that, from Kayla. Then, of course, books: we have an old classic, an edge-of-your-seat thriller, a witchy series, and a coming-of-age mystery. Grab your BATC merch (and stay tuned for a summer addition): https://www.booksandthecitypod.com/merch. Browse and shop all the books we've discussed on this episode and past episodes at bookshop.org/shop/booksandthecity. Subscribe to our newsletter on our website, and send us an email at booksandthecitypod@gmail.com-------------> Libby just read: The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder (6:37-16:42) https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-bridge-of-san-luis-rey-thornton-wilder?variant=32207641673762 On Libby's TBR: The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus Becky just read: Falling by TJ Newman (16:43-28:39) https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Falling/T-J-Newman/9781982177881 *We pre-recorded this episode, but given the news coming out of Afghanistan last week, it feels especially timely. Here are a few places you can consider donating to help refugees: https://help.rescue.org/donate/afghanistan https://malala.org/donate/afghanistan?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpf2lBhDkARIsAGVo0D1MyJIn9H2IiaIvRD0LzfBiEfXZUvoq5QVQD1RYerDQTycgehG6trkaAjYoEALw_wcB https://womenforafghanwomen.org/afghanistan/ On Becky's TBR: At Summer's End by Courtney Ellis Emily just read: Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Córdova (28:40-36:59) https://books.sourcebooks.com/labyrinth-lost/ On Emily's TBR: The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova Kayla just read: Where the Truth Lies by Anna Bailey (37:00-45:28) https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Where-the-Truth-Lies/Anna-Bailey/9781982157166 On Kayla's TBR: Hairpin Bridge by Taylor Adams Music by EpidemicSound, logo art by @niczollos, all opinions our own.

As the Olympics start in Tokyo, we're focusing on Japanese artists who are examining history, re-inventing tradition and telling new stories. Visual artist Meiro Koizumi tells presenter Mariko Oi about the importance of capturing lost war stories and his artistic take on the Olympic torch relay. Koizumi's prize-winning video installation The Angels of Testimony brings to life the darker side of Japanese history. Centred around a 99-year-old veteran's experiences of perpetrating violence in China during WWII, young people are filmed performing his shocking words on the streets of Tokyo. Studio Ghibli is one of the biggest names in animation, famous for films such as My Neighbour Totoro and the Oscar-winning Spirited Away. Since the company's founder Hayao Miyazaki retired in 2014, his son, Goro Miyazaki has emerged as a new leading creative force at the iconic Japanese anime house. Our reporter Anna Bailey speaks to Goro ahead of the release of his third film, Earwig and the Witch. Japanese singer Hatis Noit creates atmospheric, multi-layered music using her soulful voice. One of her most haunting tracks is the piece she created in response to the Fukushima disaster. She performed the piece, Inori, at a ceremony when many of the evacuated residents were allowed to return home. Hatis talks to Mariko about her belief in the power of the human voice and her musical tribute to Fukushima. As international teams gather in Tokyo to compete, one artistic project is representing more than 200 countries in the form of Kimono. Every traditional Japanese robe has been beautifully crafted to reflect the climate, culture and countryside of each place. Designer Maki Yamamoto speaks about the details and purpose of the Imagine One World Kimono Project. Presenter: Mariko Oi Producer: Lucy Collingwood, Anna Bailey, Kirsty McQuire (Photo: Shop curtains, themed on sports and culture, and produced by six overseas artists who competed in the Olympics and Paralympics are displayed at an underground passageway ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 19, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Credit: Toru Hanai via Getty Images)

Welcome to Off the Shelf! You can follow me on Instagram here: Phoebe @ Pause Books HQ (@pausebooks) You can follow me on Twitter: Phoebe @ Pause Books HQ (@PauseBooks) My guest this week is Anna Bailey: You can read more about her work here: Anna Bailey (penguin.co.uk) You can follow her on Instagram here: Anna Bailey (@annabaileywrites) You can follow her on Twitter: Anna Bailey (@annafbailey)

In his new book Unbury Our Dead With Song, Kenyan-American author Mukoma Wa Ngugi celebrates Ethiopian musicians in exile in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, as they search for the perfect performance of the iconic song of their homeland, the Tizita. Sri Lankan Kanya D'Almeida has written a short story which is the Asia winner of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and in the running for the global prize announced at the end of June. Kanya shares her story I Cleaned The – and reveals how it addresses universal issues such as motherhood, class and how we deal with our own bodily waste, as well as being firmly anchored in the country of her childhood. In Lebanon, new public art has emerged from economic and political crisis. The street art movement, Art of Change, has been using murals as a powerful voice against corruption, inequality, high unemployment and increasing poverty. Reporter Frank McWeeny speaks to the artists behind the project. Plus Nigerian Afrobeats star Joeboy talks about recording his debut album Somewhere Between Beauty and Magic during lockdown and why the music of Burna Boy inspires him Presenter: Colleen Harris Producers: Paul Waters, Kirsty McQuire, Anna Bailey, Frank McWeeny and Nancy Bennie (Photo: Mukoma Wa Ngugi. Credit: Cornell University)

We are joined by author Anna Bailey. Her debut book TALL BONES has received huge praise. A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE MONTH 'A wonderfully haunting debut.' JANE HARPER, author of The Dry 'Irresistible, a compelling and nuanced psychological thriller.' PAULA HAWKINS, author of The Girl on the Train. When seventeen-year-old Emma leaves her best friend Abi at a party in the woods, she believes, like most girls her age, that their lives are just beginning. Many things will happen that night, but Emma will never see her friend again. Abi's disappearance cracks open the facade of the small town of Whistling Ridge, its intimate history of long-held grudges and resentment. Even within Abi's family, there are questions to be asked - of Noah, the older brother whom Abi betrayed, of Jude, the shining younger sibling who hides his battle scars, of Dolly, her mother and Samuel, her father - both in thrall to the fire and brimstone preacher who holds the entire town in his grasp. Then there is Rat, the outsider, whose presence in the town both unsettles and excites those around him. Anything could happen in Whistling Ridge, this tinder box of small-town rage, and all it will take is just one spark - the truth of what really happened that night out at the Tall Bones.... FOLLOW US ► Our website - https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com ► Universal link - https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS ► Use hashtag #TheWritingCommunityChatShow or #TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support! ► Support us through #Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/WCCS?fan_landing=true ► Become the sponsor of a show by the BEER TOKEN BOOK PROMOTION- https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com/buy-us-a-beer ► For our FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! - https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs ► For our PRO WRITING AID affiliate link click here - https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writingcommunitychatshow/support

This jam-packed episode features three Brighton authors:Ericka Waller, Beth Miller and Anna Jefferson discussing their new and forthcoming books; an interview with Phoebe from Off The Shelf Podcast and a discussion of Anna Bailey's debut novel, Tall Bones with KD Books.Get in contact via Instagram @btnbookclub and via email at btnbookclub@gmail.com. More info about our next book club book, THE BREAD THE DEVIL KNEAD.Music by Kane Aris at Atom Collection

This week, The Cultural Frontline explores family, legacy and creativity. Studio Ghibli is one of the biggest names in animation, famous for films such as The Wind Rises, My Neighbour Totoro and the Oscar winning Spirited Away. For years, Studio Ghibli was led by its co-founder, the visionary director, Hayao Miyazaki. Since Hayao‘s retirement in 2014 there have been changes at the iconic animation house, with the emergence of Hayao's son, Goro Miyazaki as a new leading force. Our reporter Anna Bailey speaks to Goro about the challenges of continuing his father's legacy and his new film Earwig and the Witch, a story about magic and family. Is there a work of art - a song, a poem or a film that makes you think of your family? The music producer Fatima al-Qadiri shares the story of how the soundtrack to her favourite game evokes the memories of her childhood in Kuwait during the First Gulf War. Two mothers determined to do what's right for their children. That simple premise is the starting point for the new novel What's Mine and Yours, a multigenerational story of race, family and identity in America by the acclaimed writer Naima Coster. Chi Chi Izundu speaks to Naima about how her novel was shaped by her experiences of childhood and motherhood. Family history, identity and voicing the challenges faced by young working class women, that's the focus of the poetry collection, Where the Memory Was, by British-Somali poet Hibaq Osman. For The Cultural Frontline, Hibaq shares the influences that shaped her writing and reads one of her poems. Presented by Chi Chi Izundu (Photo: Earwig and The Witch. Credit: Studio Ghibli)

Book reviewer Catherine Raynes has been reading The Beauty of Living Twice by Sharon Stone and Tall Bones by Anna Bailey.LISTEN ABOVE 

In this episode, performance artist Brent Holmes explores the origins and myths of the American cowboy. Meanwhile, businesswoman Anna Bailey shares pieces of her life as one of the first African-American women to hold a gaming license in Nevada. Writer Sam Forbes brings us an account of being invisible while working as a dancer in a Las Vegas strip club. Plus, BMI Fellows Ahmed Naji and Jordan Kisner discuss how living in exile has changed Naji’s writing and life.

Catriona Ferguson reviews Tall Bones by Anna Bailey, published by Penguin Random House.

Catriona Ferguson reviews Tall Bones by Anna Bailey, published by Penguin Random House.

As part of the BBC World Service festival, South African comic Tumi Morake speaks to global stars and listeners about the art that's inspired them during lockdown. The actor Dr. John Kani is an icon to many in South Africa and beyond. He is best known from his work in films such as Black Panther and The Lion King, and plays such as Sizwe Banzi Is Dead. When Covid-19 first broke out, he still had two weeks left in a sold-out London run of Kunene and the King, his play about the legacy of apartheid. He tells Tumi how its sudden cancellation affected him and how his passion for South African jazz has kept him going during lockdown. At the start of the pandemic, artist and activist Rose McGowan relocated to Mexico, which also happens to be the home of her favourite artist, Frida Kahlo. She reveals how Frida's paintings have helped her heal from the trauma of Hollywood fame, and how they've inspired her to pick up her paintbrush once again. While many comedians have been kept away from the stage for the past year, comic Rose Matafeo was lucky enough to perform stand-up in her native New Zealand. She shares the challenges of writing and performing stand-up during the pandemic, and how a literary classic has given her hope for a glittering post-pandemic social life. Plus we hear from our listeners in Cuba, Uganda, Vietnam and beyond about the art that has changed them during the pandemic. Presented by Tumi Morake Produced by Lucy Wai, Anna Bailey, Lucy Collingwood, Mpho Lakaje and Jack Thomason. (Photo: Rose Matafeo. Credit: Andi Crown; John Kani. Credit: Ruphin Coudyzer; Rose McGowan. Credit: @rosemcgownarts; Tumi Morake. Credit: Kevin Mark Pass/Blu Blood Africa)

Anna Bailey is a little bit English and a little bit Canadian but she's built her life in Australia. And now that the pandemic has struck, her visa status means she's fallen through multiple cracks. We chat visa stereotypes, how the government creates 'others', Nigella Lawson and Anna's morning ritual (screaming 'Everything's F***ing Fine!!' before getting out of bed).

He’s not a singer, writer or a musician but he’s earned a reputation as a Number 1 hitmaker across the globe with credits like “Bonkers” by Dizzee Rascal. John Saunderson has been in the music business for over 40 years and has an uncanny knack of working with his team of songwriters and colleagues at Notting Hill Music to choose exactly the right song for the right artist. He’s had over 30 number 1 hits in 15 countries around the world and is always looking for the next big thing. Anna Bailey follows John to find out what the different processes are in the life of a hitmaker. She watches as his team work on composing with the former Pussycat Doll singing star Melody Thornton and hears how a song is created, often in a very short space of time. Anna also follows the initial steps of choosing a song for the South Korean pop phenomenon J.Fla who is looking for something to appeal to a Western audience. Her team have a very specific set of requirements, including wanting a “hook” or earworm that will be distinctive. Will John and the team be able to deliver?

Today's episode is brought to you by childhood imagination, playing together, and construction toys. We reconnect with the master builder inside ourselves as we reflect on the first LEGO movie, the legacy it has created, and the sequel which just premiered in movie theatres. Does it live up to the standard set by the first film? To avoid SPOILERS for "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" please skip over 55:36-1:11:19 of the episode. Music and audio from "The LEGO Movie" is the property of Mark Mothersbaugh, Dan Lin, Roy Lee, Warner Animation Group, Village Roadshow Pictures, Lego System A/S, Vertigo Entertainment, and Lin Pictures. Music and audio from "LEGO Dimensions" is the property of Anna Bailey, Toby Jennings, Traveller's Tales, and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Music and audio from "The LEGO Movie: The Second Part" is the property of Mark Mothersbaugh, Dan Lin, Roy Lee, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Jinko Gotoh, Warner Animation Group, Lego System A/S, Lord Miller Productions, Rideback, and Vertigo Entertainment. The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast. Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/batjarpodcast. Invite your friends to like our page! You can contact us at @thebatcookiejar on Twitter or you can send an e-mail to batjarpodcast@gmail.com. 

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Richard Coles and Suzy Klein are joined by presenter and author Katie Piper. In 2008, she survived a horrific acid attack that left her blind in one eye and required more than 200 operations. Putting the attack behind her, she launched the Katie Piper Foundation in 2009 to aid people who'd suffered similar burns and scarring. She is set to travel the country with a new Tour: What's In My Head. British ski champion turned Olympic commentator and Ski Sunday presenter Chemmy Alcott joins us to talk Olympics, injury and motherhood. Listener Clive England always knew he was adopted, but until last October he wasn't sure who his birth family were. After some careful research, he tracked down them down and spent two weeks travelling across America to meet with them. Cross stitch traditionally conjures up images of neat samplers, pretty cottages and cute puppy dogs until you look on social media and see the diverse range of attitudes, taste and subversion going on in the genre. Unofficial cross stitch spokesperson, Mr X stitch aka Jamie Chalmers, joins us to tell us about this online revolution. Cleo Laine and her daughter Jacqui Dankworth talk to reporter Anna Bailey about their singing careers. We have the inheritance tracks of broadcaster Jeremy Vine who chooses Old Comrades, The Band of HM Royal Marines and Elvis Costello's Lipstick Vogue. Katie Piper is touring the UK with What's In My Head. From Mother to Daughter: The Things I'd Tell My Child by Katie Piper with her mum Dianne out now. Jacqui Dankworth is on tour now. Producer: Corinna Jones Editor: Eleanor Garland.

Actor Phil Daniels joins Aasmah and Richard in the studio. Since his first big role aged 19 as the lead in cult The Who film Quadrophenia, he hasn't stopped working in film, theatre or TV including Eastenders; Chicken Run; Les Miserables; Shakespeare; and the voice in Blur's Park Life. Now actor Phil Daniels is putting his versatility to good use in a new production of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Stefanie Reid is a five-time world record holder, reigning world champion in long jump, and triple Paralympic medallist in the long jump and 200m sprint. She'll be talking about her journey and the future. Fashion historian author and vintage clothes expert Amber Butchart joins us to talk about the significance of clothes in our lives, as explored in her new show 'A Stitch in Time', which fuses biography, art and the history of fashion to explore the lives of historical figures through the clothes they wore. A couple of years ago, after hearing a talk by a colleague, listener and teacher Helen Brace decided to set herself a new year challenge, but instead of choosing something to give up, she wanted to add something to her life. Last year she decided to walk a 1000 miles, raise a 1000 pounds for charity and read 1000 pages for pleasure each month. What has she challenged herself to this year? Texas singer and songwriter Sharleen Spiteri chooses her inheritance tracks. She chooses Rock the Casbah by The Clash and These Boots are Made for Walking by Nancy Sinatra. Our reporter Anna Bailey meets Cyril and his barber Peter. Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde opens on 14 February at Rose Theatre Kingston and then tours the country A Stitch in Time with Amber Butchart is on BBC4 on Wednesday evenings from 3rd January Barber Shop Chronicles runs at the National Theatre until 9th January Producer: Corinna Jones Editor: Eleanor Garland.

Aasmah Mir and the Rev. Richard Coles are joined by the lyricist and musician Chris Difford who, along with Glenn Tilbrook, co-founded Squeeze - with hits such as 'Cool For Cats' and 'Up The Junction'. He talks about his life from early years in south London to playing Madison Square Garden, battling addiction and receiving two Ivor Novello Awards. Dr. Rachel Clarke describes the atmosphere on the hospital ward during the festive season, and the humanity shown by patients and staff alike. Anna Bailey meets Brendan O'Carroll aka Mrs Brown, one of the most popular sitcom characters on our screens today, to find out about the man behind the cardigan and the curlers. Gwenda Gofton recalls her varied Christmases as an evacuee during the war, working as nurse where she turned the ward into a jungle/rainforest, to life as a vicar's wife and opening her doors to strangers. John Lloyd is the creator and founding producer of The News Quiz, Spitting Image, Not the Nine O'Clock News, Blackadder & QI - billed as "the world's most impossible quiz". He provides obscure facts and explains why what we think we know, may be only partially true. Peggy Seeger shares her Inheritance Tracks - Goodnight Irene performed by Leadbelly and The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face performed by Roberta Flack. Some Fantastic Place - My Life In and Out of Squeeze by Chris Difford is out now, and he'll be on an acoustic book tour in the Spring of 2018. Your Life in My Hands by Dr. Rachel Clarke. Mrs Brown's Boys is on BBC One on Christmas Day and New Year's Day at 10pm. John Lloyd's 1,423 QI Facts To Bowl You Over is out now. Peggy Seeger's The First Time Ever - songs and a memoir- are out now. Producer: Louise Corley Editor: Eleanor Garland.

Katie Melua joins Richard Coles and Aasmah Mir. She talks about her childhood from Georgia to Belfast and London, her music, and she describes how the late Sir Terry Wogan championed her career and how she has released this year's official BBC Children in Need single in his honour. Saturday Live hosts Radio 4's BBC Children in Need auction, offering listeners the chance to bid for some amazing prize packages to raise money for BBC Children in Need. Auctioneer, Will Farmer is on hand to update the bids. Jonathan Agnew describes The Test Match Special VIP Experience at Lord's; Corrie Corfield reveals life Behind the Scenes at BBC Radio News, and Barry Cryer, talks about I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Experience, including the legendary Mornington Crescent. LINES ARE NOW CLOSED - DO NOT CALL OR TRY TO BID. We hear from children who have been helped by projects supported by Children in Need. Anna Bailey visits an equine therapy project, Taking the Reins. Poppy tells Aasmah how her visits to the Shakespeare Hospice have helped her to deal with the loss of her dad; and Richard catches up with Luke, who's been supported by Stick 'n' Step, and is en-route from London to Glasgow, as part of The One Show's Rickshaw Challenge. (If you are listening to this on demand competitions may no longer be running.) And Nick Knowles shares his Inheritance Tracks: Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens and Synchronicity II by The Police. Fields of Gold is out now. Katie Melua will give her first television performance of the song on the BBC Children In Need Appeal Show on November 17. DIY SOS - The Million Pound Build for Children In Need will be on BBC One on November 15 at 8pm. Producer: Louise Corley Editor: Eleanor Garland.

Aasmah Mir and the Rev. Richard Coles are joined by Stephen McGann, who plays Dr. Turner in BBC TV series Call the Midwife. He reveals why he has combined his passion for genealogy, with his academic interest in the social dimensions of medicine, to write a personal history of his family. Sarah Walker's father wrote the Countryman's Diary column in a couple of local newspapers until his death earlier this year. Sarah describes how she is now carrying on the tradition by writing her own column, The Countryman's Daughter, using his archive. Grace Savage is two-time UK Female beatbox champion, two-time UK Team Beatbox Champion - she explains how to beat box, record loops and why she used an ironing board in her act. The DJ Jo Whiley is an avid gardener. Anna Bailey visits her in Northamptonshire to discover the natural sounds she enjoys away from music. Despite training for the priesthood, A.N. Wilson left to concentrate on his writing, including biographies of famous figures from Jesus to Tolstoy, and most recently Charles Darwin. He talks about his particular interest in the Victorians and his family background in the potteries. With Inheritance Tracks from Brendan Gleeson: he chooses Teddy Bears' Picnic and Sweet Thames Flow Softly by Planxty sung by Christy Moore. Flesh and Blood by Stephen McGann is published by Simon & Schuster. Jo Whiley is presenting Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park on 10 September. Grace Savage has a UK tour starting in Birmingham on the 29 September, ending in London with Soundcrash at the Arch Space on 11 October. Charles Darwin, Victorian Mythmaker by A.N. Wilson, is published by John Murray.

Marti Pellow first hit the charts with Wet Wet Wet's Wishing I was Lucky in 1987. He's gone on to have a successful musical theatre career. With the forthcoming release of his solo album Mysterious, Marti joins Rev Richard Coles and Aasmah Mir and explains why soul and jazz have always inspired him. When Kerri Cameron lost her job working with horses- she unexpectedly found a new career as a motorcycle stuntwoman. She talks about her unexpected career change. Anna Bailey speaks to Saturday Live listener Annabel Dunstan, who got in contact, via the Royal Academy of Dance, to talk about how ballet has bought her closer to her mother who has dementia. Max Décharné talks about why he's fascinated by slang, and how many contemporary words are a lot older than you'd expect. Hypnotist and author Paul McKenna shares his Inheritance Tracks. Paul has chosen Dancing Queen by Abba and Us and Them by Pink Floyd. Comedian, actor and lover of magic Nick Mohammed explains how he's learnt to pick locks like an escapologist for his latest show Mr Swallow - Houdini. Marti Pellow's single Sound of My Breaking Heart is out now and his album Mysterious is released on the 10th March. Max Décharné's Vulgar Tongues: An Alternative History of English Slang is out now. Paul McKenna's latest book Get Control of Sugar is out now. The run of Mr Swallow - Houdini staring Nick Mohammed ends at the Soho Theatre in London on the 18th February. His children's book The Young Magicians and the Thieves' Almanac is out now. Producer: Claire Bartleet Editor: Anne Peacock.

With Aasmah Mir and the Rev Richard Coles Lenny Henry talks about his new album of Blues music and his hugely successful career in show business. Following the news that he will receive a special BAFTA award at this year's ceremony, Lenny discusses how his career has moved from TV comedian to Shakespearean actor and scriptwriter. Lenny is also one of the founders of the charity Comic Relief which has raised over a billion pounds since it started. Soprano Pumeza Matshikiza was brought up in the townships of South Africa and made the giant leap into a professional operatic career and a major label recording contract. Pumeza first heard opera on the radio aged 14 and despite being unable to read music she dedicated herself to studying the art form. Jack Cooke tells us why he gave up his office job for a life climbing trees. Jack has climbed over 80 trees for his new book and reveals the unusual things he's found up trees and some of the more surreal arboreal adventures he's had. Ceramics designer Emma Bridgewater shares her Inheritance Tracks: Le Premier Bonheur du Jour by Francoise Hardy and Gulf Coast Highway by Emmylou Harris & Willie Nelson. Ana Matronic from the Scissor Sisters talks to reporter Anna Bailey about her love of robots. And former hang gliding world champion Ron Freeman explains how he was first inspired to take up the sport after watching Peter Pan. Producer: Steven Williams Editor: Karen Dalziel.

The stand-up comedian, broadcaster and newspaper columnist grew up in Kent with his adopted parents. He's currently touring the country with his new stand up show. 'Who do I think I am?, which deals with his efforts to trace his birth mother. He discusses his experience of tracing his roots, and his endless fascination with British towns. Paula Zuccotti is an ethnographer, industrial designer and trends forecaster. She has been travelling the world charting a day in the life of people through their touched objects. She reveals how objects can tell stories of our lives. Anna Bailey meets Michael Nyman, the composer turned film-maker and photographer to talk about his love of the light. Graham Short is a micro engraver, who has depicted 'Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' along the sharp edge of a razor blade. He goes to extreme lengths both physical and mental to ensure he has a steady hand. He explains his love of producing art that is too small to be seen by the naked eye. Debbie Wiseman is a television and film composer. She has written the score for BBC 1's Dickensian series. She explains how she composed the themes for some of the most popular Dickens characters. She also reveals her theme tune to accompany Richard and JP. And M C Beaton shares her inheritance tracks - (There'll be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover by Vera Lynn and The Rowan Tree by Kenneth McKellar. Mark Steel's 'Who Do I think I am? tour runs until 3rd June Every Thing We Touch - A 24 Hour Inventory of Our Lives by Paula Zuccotti is published by Viking Dishing the Dirt by M C Beaton is published by Constable Dickensian (Original Television soundtrack) is released on 26th February Producer: Dianne McGregor Editor: Karen Dalziel.

Richard Coles and Aasmar Mir are joined by Caroline Quentin. She became a national treasure as the long suffering Dorothy on Men Behaving Badly, followed by lead roles in Jonathan Creek, Blue Murder and Life of Riley. She has presented documentary series on Cornwall and India, and Restoration Home. More recently she's performed at Bristol Old Vic and in the West End. She joins us ahead of a new BBC one drama Dickensian in which she stars as Mrs Bumble, where an assortment of Dickens' characters meet in a seasonal tale. Now the colder weather has finally come it seems a good time to talk about wood, more precisely, firewood. Lars Mytting has created a best seller with his book Norwegian Wood which details the art of chopping, stacking, drying and burning this ancient source of heat. He joins us to share his technical know how and cultural folklore. Listener Alistair Kean wrote to us about his experience of almost becoming a cosmonaught. He tell us how he has no regrets... Caroline Taggart is a word obsessive who has produced 20 books on the origin and meaning of words. She joins us to talk about her latest which focuses on the evolution of words and the phenomenon of the portmanteau. Cuban ballet dancer Carlos Acosta CBE tells us about his inheritance tracks. He chooses Ng la Banda's Echale Limon and Polo Montanez's Un Millon de Estrellas. We have your Thank you's and our reporter Anna Bailey meets Alan Ayckbourn. Dickensian, a drama in 20 parts for BBC1, begins over Christmas. Norwegian Wood by Lars Mytting is out now. New Words for Old by Caroline Taggart is out now. Carlos Acosta returns to the London Coliseum for a limited run from 8 - 13 December 2015, with A Classical Selection, presenting highlights from Carlos' career in celebration of his 26 years as a dancer on the international stage. Alan Ayckbourn has two plays touring the UK currently: Confusions and Hero's Welcome, until 5th March 2016. Producer: Corinna Jones Editor: Karen Dalziel.

The actress, script-writer and producer Ruth Jones joins Aasmah Mir and Richard Coles. Known for her role as 'Nessa Jenkins' in the BBC's award-winning sitcom Gavin and Stacey, she's now back on our screens in the comedy drama series Stella. Trend forecaster James Wallman describes why we have more stuff than we could ever need. It's cluttering up our homes and making us feel 'stuffocated'. He explains why, rather than a buy a new watch or another pair of shoes, we should invest in shared experiences. Listener Polly Loxton wrote to Saturday Live about the value of a handwritten letter. She explains why they have been central in her own life. Anna Bailey accompanies Julian Lloyd Webber to a football match at Leyton Orient to find out how he spends his Saturday. A visit to his local launderette inspired Luke Jerram to create the 'Play Me, I'm Yours' project - in which he installed pianos in various locations in 46 cities across the world. An estimated six million people have played or listened to the Street Pianos. He describes how the project has led to marriages, a peaceful protest and the film of a homeless man playing which has gone 'viral'. Inheritance Tracks - the singer and actress Beverley Knight chooses: Touch the Hem of His Garment and A Change Gonna Come by Sam Cooke. Ruth Jones stars in Stella, Fridays, 9pm, Sky 1. Stuffocation by James Wallman, is published by Penguin. Beverley Knight stars in Memphis the Musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London and has extended her run until July 2015. Julian Lloyd Webber makes his conducting debut with the album 'And The Bridge is Love', which comes out at the end of the month; and he'll also be touring with his wife the cellist Jia Tschin Lloyd Webber, where he'll be talking about his career.