Meridian Episodes Available now

Michel Houellebecq interview
The French writer talks about his novel Platform

Michael Rosen interview
The poet talks about a collection of poems about the death of his 18-year-old son

Wole Soyinka
The Nigerian playwright and poet talks about his poem In the Small Hours

Anish Kapoor
The sculptor talks about his work for the vast turbine hall at the Tate Modern, London

Yann Martel
The Life of Pi author talks about winning 2002鈥檚 Man Booker Prize

Uncle Tom's Cabin
The continuing impact of Harriet Beecher Stowe鈥檚 anti-slavery novel

Censorship In Theatre
Who is that wants to ban plays, and who resists them?

Iain Sinclair鈥檚 London Orbital
The British writer takes a walk around the perimeter of London

Ode to Joy
The impact of Ludwig van Beethoven鈥檚 famous 9th Symphony

Soul Music: Silent Night
An exploration of one of the world鈥檚 most popular Christmas carols