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We all love stories. But why do we tell them? And why do all stories function in an eerily similar way? John Yorke, creator of the BBC Writers' Academy, has brought a vast array of drama to British screens. Here he takes us on a journey to the heart of storytelling, revealing that there truly is a unifying shape to narrative forms - one that echoes the fairytale journey into the woods and, like any great art, comes from deep within. From ancient myths to big-budget blockbusters, he gets to the root of the stories that are all around us, every day.

Join award winning broadcasters Alison Craig and John Wood in their freewheeling chat about encounters with rock stars, comedians, clackers, politicians, actors, friends, family, Fireball XL5 and much much more.Live calls round the globe, occasional guests these two pillocks are older and none the wiser. The Zoo Crew doesn't so much come of age as slide towards decrepitude and incontinence, laughing all the way. It wouldn't be the same without you so email us at WhatsTheChatPodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to this weekly podcast.

Whether you, an in-house team or a contractor manages your company's WordPress website, don't miss "WordPress This Week". This podcast is focused on reducing the technical and marketing aspects of WordPress into plain English. The idea is that regardless if you are a DIY WordPress manager or rely on a professional firm, you need to be up-to-date when it comes to WordPress.

Just a group of guys sitting around debating and ranking random topics. Where the brackets are made scientifically and the arguments are all over the place. Come and embrace the debate with us.

A podcast by DJ Vinyl Junkie. A bi-weekly Radio Show and Podcast. Broadcast Live on ERUPTION RADIO every other Thursday from 10am - Midday. Available as a Podcast soon after. Playing a mixture of vinyl and digital formats. Specialist genres include Hardcore, Jungle, Drum & Bass (Old & New). Includes Guest-mixes from Junkie's Fave artists...

The sensitive and poetic Richard II is undoubtedly the rightful king of England, but he is unscrupulous and weak. When his cousin Henry Bolingbroke returns from banishment and mounts a challenge to his authority, Richard's right to the throne proves of little help to him. Richard is forced to abdicate, but as his power is stripped away, he gains dignity and self-awareness, and he meets his death heroically.

Hosted by a rotating cast of seasoned comics, each episode covers a different American pastime, region, city, characteristic, or zeitgeist. The show opens with a host introduction, followed by a sound collage that features stand-up comedy, funny interviews with special guests and folks on the street, and even local music. It’s a hilarious (and sometimes touching) tribute to our complicated country.

Marilynne Robinson discusses her Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times best-selling second novel, the lyrical, luminous, unforgettable story of minister John Ames, as told poetically in a long letter to his young son. His powerful story spans three generations from the Civil War to the twentieth century. This is a book that is being passed hand to hand and that booksellers nationwide are recommending.