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With John Wilson, who pays tribute to Gore Vidal, and visits the William Morris Gallery.

John Wilson pays tribute to Gore Vidal and visits the William Morris Gallery.

• 30 mins

Meera Syal in Much Ado About Nothing

Kirsty Lang reports on a new RSC staging of Much Ado About Nothing, starring Meera Syal.

• 30 mins

Curious Incident onstage, Alan Davies, Olympic puppeteers

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time onstage, Alan Davies, Olympic puppeteers

• 30 mins

New Pixar film Brave, Mike Scott of the Waterboys, pop stars changing names

New Pixar animated film Brave, Mike Scott of the Waterboys, and pop stars changing names.

• 30 mins

Tributes to Marvin Hamlisch and Robert Hughes

John Wilson remembers the composer Marvin Hamlisch and the art critic Robert Hughes.

• 30 mins

Bourne writer Tony Gilroy, large-scale public theatre, Jackpot review

Bourne writer Tony Gilroy, large-scale public theatre, Jackpot review.

• 30 mins

New TV comedies set at school; Edinburgh round-up

Jack Whitehall's latest comedy reviewed, Edinburgh fringe so far, bartering for theatre.

• 30 mins

Nicola Benedetti interviewed; Paralympic drama The Best of Men reviewed

Kirsty Lang interviews violinist Nicola Benedetti and reviews a TV drama about Paralympics

• 30 mins

Alice Cooper, Clive Owen, and TV drama Person of Interest

Rock star Alice Cooper, actor Clive Owen, and new US crime drama Person of Interest.

• 30 mins

Alanis Morissette, Take This Waltz

Interview with Alanis Morissette, review of Take This Waltz, and music for the cactus.

• 30 mins

Edinburgh Festival, David Hayman, Virginia Ironside

Mark Lawson reports from Edinburgh on the talking points of the Festival and Fringe so far

• 30 mins

Jeanette Winterson; Birger Larsen, director of The Killing

Jeanette Winterson on witch trials; Birger Larsen, director of The Killing; political pop.

• 30 mins

Philippa Gregory, The Last Weekend, Dirty Dancing at 25

Novelist Philippa Gregory, Blake Morrison's The Last Weekend, and Dirty Dancing at 25.

• 30 mins

Tom Stoppard, The Watch, Tony Scott remembered, cellist Natalie Clein

Tom Stoppard, Tony Scott remembered, The Watch reviewed and music by cellist Natalie Clein

• 30 mins

James Meek, The Three Stooges reviewed, Stockhausen in helicopters

Novelist James Meek, The Three Stooges return, and Stockhausen's epic opera Mittwoch.

• 30 mins

Ian McEwan, recorded before an audience in Edinburgh

Mark Lawson interviews Ian McEwan, as he publishes his new novel Sweet Tooth.

• 30 mins

Booker T, novelist cricketers and Charlie Brooker's new comedy

Booker T and the MGs, the Authors cricket team, and Charlie Brooker's new comedy series.

• 30 mins

Harrogate Crime Writing Festival Special

Mark Lawson reports from the annual Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate.

• 30 mins

Adrian Lester takes questions from young actors

Mark Lawson talks to Hustle star Adrian Lester, who answers questions from young actors.

• 30 mins

Mrs Biggs, Joyce Carol Oates, Berberian Sound Studio

Sheridan Smith in Mrs Biggs, novelist Joyce Carol Oates, and poetry from the rooftop.

• 30 mins

The e-book debate - threat or opportunity?

Mark Lawson chairs a debate on whether ebooks are a threat or a new chance for publishers.

• 30 mins

Bobby Womack, with Damon Albarn and Peter Guralnick

John Wilson talks to soul survivor Bobby Womack, with views from collaborator Damon Albarn

• 30 mins

Opera star Alfie Boe, TV drama The Bletchley Circle, organist Cameron Carpenter

Opera star Alfie Boe, TV drama The Bletchley Circle, and organist Cameron Carpenter.

• 30 mins

Hermione Norris, Anna Karenina reviewed, Henning Mankell

Actress Hermione Norris, Anna Karenina reviewed, Henning Mankell and Northumberlandia.

• 30 mins

Novelist Howard Jacobson; actor Damian Lewis; Lawless reviewed

Booker-winning writer Howard Jacobson, Damian Lewis on The Sweeney, and Lawless reviewed.

• 30 mins

Donny Osmond, AN Wilson on Cecil Beaton, the return of Dallas

Donny Osmond, Cecil Beaton's war photos, the return of Dallas and new art from China.

• 30 mins

Darcey Bussell, Bob Dylan reviewed, and the Bristol Old Vic reopens

Ballerina Darcey Bussell; new Bob Dylan album reviewed; restored Bristol Old Vic re-opens.

• 30 mins

Charles Sturridge, Iraq War novel, revival of silent cinema

Director Charles Sturridge; Iraq war novel; silent cinema return; chess sets by artists.

• 30 mins

Meryl Streep in Hope Springs, Pre-Raphaelites exhibition

Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones in Hope Springs, plus a major pre-Raphaelites exhibition.

• 30 mins

The Killers, Booker Prize shortlist, Woody Allen film, Bronze

Mark Lawson on bronze artworks, American band The Killers and the Booker Prize shortlist.

• 30 mins