BBC correspondents and contributors read poetry from the personal to the universal
Listen to some BBC correspondents and guests sharing the poems that have helped them through difficult moments.
National Youth Orchestra’s Ode to Joy across Great Britain
The orchestra's 164 musicians joined together to perform the classic piece in a show of solidarity.
MasterChef: BBC One cookery show chooses 2020 champion
One of three finalists is named the winner of the BBC One cookery programme's latest series.
Comedian Joe Lycett on how the current situation has impacted on his mental health
The comedian talks about how the current situation has impacted on his mental health.
Coronavirus: Singer Christopher Cross ‘optimistic’ after being ‘sick for weeks’
The Grammy-winning US singer says he is "optimistic about improving" after being "sick for weeks".
Lee Konitz: Jazz saxophonist dies with coronavirus
The prolific musician played on Miles Davis's landmark record Birth Of The Cool and dozens more.
Sir Paul McCartney and Dame Emma Thompson write ‘love letters’ to NHS
Stars including Stephen Fry and Ricky Gervais say thank you to the NHS in Adam Kay's new book.
How UK’s biggest radio show now comes from home
The public are turning to radio for companionship and escapism amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Brian Dennehy: Versatile American actor dies at 81
The burly performer switched with ease between playing tough guys on screen to classic theatre on stage.
Ben Fogle hits back at ‘mean’ responses to royal birthday song suggestion
The broadcaster says responses to his suggestion to mark the Queen's birthday are "mean spirited".