Alex Horne and The Horne Section, Anouskha Shankar, Susie Dent, Callum Scott Howells, Clive Anderson, Kate Williams

Taskmaster star, comic and sitcom actor Alex Horne joins Clive Anderson to talk about season two of his sitcom, to introduce his comedic band The Horne Section and tell us why middle children have it made. The lexicographer, broadcaster and comedian Susie Dent is now a mystery thriller writer as well, she'll be with us to talk about twisty word clues and her all-encompassing love of the English language. Star of Its A Sin, Callum Scott-Howells is currently appearing on stage in Ibsen's Ghosts - he'll tell Clive why this 19th century play still has plenty to tell us today. The historian Kate Williams is often found on our TV screens telling us what's going on during coronations and royal weddings. But she's here to talk about her less sober side hustle - a podcast about dishing the gossip on the history of the monarchy. With music from Anoushka Shankar's latest album.

Presented by Clive Anderson
Produced by Olive Clancy