2018 Books

Documentary charting the history of the literary award to mark its 50th birthday, revealing how it belied humble beginnings to go on to revolutionise the world of literary fiction and become a central part of British cultural life. With contributions by Booker-winning authors Peter Carey, Penelope Lively and John Banville.

Shioriko Shinokawa (Haru Kuroki) runs an old book store in Kamakura. She is exceptionally passionate and knowledgeable about books, but shy when not talking about books. She works with a clerk, Daisuke Goura (Shuhei Nomura). He has an unusual condition …

"True Meanings" is the 14th studio album by English singer-songwriter Paul Weller, released on 14 September 2018. According to Metacritic, the album has received a score of 79/100 based on 11 reviews from critics, indicating "generally favourable reviews".

Shioriko Shinokawa (Haru Kuroki) runs an old book store in Kamakura. She is exceptionally passionate and knowledgeable about books, but shy when not talking about books. She works with a clerk, Daisuke Goura (Shuhei Nomura). He has an unusual condition …

Controversial, witty, irreverent – Britain's best known screenwriter, Andrew Davies, has created some of the most iconic small-screen dramas of the past 50 years. At the age of 82 he is following his smash hit adaptation of War and Peace with another global epic, Victor Hugo's Les Misérables. As he watches the production come to life during 2018, he looks back at the influence of his childhood in Cardiff. And he explores how he boils down and spices up his dramas – transforming our best-loved novels into prime-time television. Contributors include Sarah Waters, Helen Fielding and Dominic West.