The Borris Broadcasts

Award-winning journalists Lindsey Hilsum (In Extremis) and Ben Anderson (Holidays in the Axis of Evil) give an illustrated talk about the life and death of the war correspondent Marie Colvin. Including film footage.

ONE MINUTE TO MIDNIGHT: Tim Smit (Eden Project) and Lucy Siegle (Turning the Tide on Plastic) suggest 11th hour actions to save our planet.

Prolific writer Anthony Horowitz (author of the Alex Rider series, and the most recent James Bond novels) talks about the inspirations and experiences that drove him to such immense success. Questions come from a live audience of children.

MAKING IT NEW: Storyteller Kevin Barry (Night Boat to Tangier) discusses creativity, freshness, energy, influence and collaboration, with musician David Kitt. Includes readings and music.

WHAT WOULD HITCHENS SAY NOW?: Martin Amis remembers Christopher Hitchens with Julian Barnes.

ONE STEP AT A TIME: Neuroscientist Shane O'Mara (In Praise of Walking) talks with Jerry White (Nobel prize winner and landmine survivor) about walking to clarity. Moderated by pioneer weaver of ideas and keen walker Andy Middleton.

RWANDA, 25 YEARS LATER: Giles Duley, founder of the Legacy of War Foundation, gives an illustrated talk about his continuing work with genocide survivors in Kigali with war correspondent Ben Anderson.

PARENTS, YOU WILL WANT TO KNOW THIS: Psychotherapist Philippa Perry (The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)) discusses encouraging game-changing strategies with journalist Roisin Ingle.

UP AGAINST THE WALL: Investigative journalists Carl Bernstein and Ed Vulliamy discuss real-life 'Narcos', Trump's wall, migrants and law and crime along the US-Mexico border. Moderated by Misha Glenny (McMafia)

THE MIRACLE OF SHAKESPEARE: Fiona Shaw (actor, theatre and film director) and James Shapiro (scholar and author) explore the inventiveness and transformative nature of Shakespeare's language and its changing resonance for each generation. Readings by Fiona Shaw.