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Sandi Toksvig’s Hygge: The BBC Radio 4 Comedy Chat Show

Sandi Toksvig and her celebrity guests explore the Danish concept of 'hygge' One of the few Danish words that British people have become familiar with, 'hygge' is a specifically Scandinavian notion of snugness, comfort and contentment. It's all about enjoying the simple pleasures, like curling up with a book on a rainy afternoon or cradling a cup of hot cocoa while wearing a chunky sweater. In this convivial chat show, Danish comedian and author Sandi Toksvig takes a deep dive into both the concept and the Danish way of life. Broadcasting from her toasty log cabin deep in the heart of rural Denmark (complete with sauna, underground wine-cellar and three-tier bird bath that dispenses miniature hot towels), she invites her special guests to join her in front of an open fire and talk about what 'hygge' means to them. Grayson Perry explains how learning new things can bring deep joy; Bridget Christie describes her love of running; Clive Myrie relates his passion for opera and poetry, and Brian Cox tells us how he finds comfort in physics, piano playing and Sibelius' Fifth Symphony. Sandi also chats about Australian Christmasses with Krishnan Guru-Murthy, discusses hopeless DIY with Andy Hamilton, muses on the soothing magic of fragrance with Lyse Doucet and hears from David Blunkett about mishaps in Braille and guide dogs behaving badly... These funny, feelgood shows are full of cosy charm and congenial conversation, so join Sandi and friends as they talk 'hygge' and put the world to rights - all over a delectable mug of warm spiced wine. Production credits ???????Hosted by Sandi Toksvig Produced by Julia McKenzie Additional material written by Simon Alcock, Charlie Dinkin, Rajiv Karia and Tasha Dhanraj Production Coordinators: Carina Andrews and Katie Baum Sound Recordist and Editor: Rich Evans A BBC Studios Production Series 1 featuring: Grayson Perry and Sindhu Vee, Bridget Christie and Clive Myrie, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Rose & Rosie, Prof Brian Cox and Zoe Lyons, Alan Davies Series 2 featuring: Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Gina Miller, Andy Hamilton, Lyse Doucet, David Blunkett First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 2-31 December 2020 (Series 1), 27-31 December 2021 (Series 2) © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Sandi Toksvig (Author), Alan Davies, Andy Hamilton, Brian Cox, Bridget Christie, Clive Myrie, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Gina Miller, Grayson Perry, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Sandi Toksvig, Sindhu Vee, Various, Zoe Lyons (Narrator)

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The Reith Lectures: 10 of the best

Ten emblematic lectures by world-leading thinkers, specially selected by the series producer. Since 1948, the BBC's iconic annual lecture series has provided a platform for brilliant, entertaining individuals to discuss and develop their ideas on radio. The topics range from art and science to history, culture, politics and more, and each Reith Lecture - which is a little longer than a TED talk - is followed by a lively question-and-answer session showcasing the speaker's expertise, wisdom and wit. This collection brings together ten of the very best Reith Lectures, chosen by the series producer, Jim Frank. Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry argues that art can no longer shock us - we've seen it all before; bestselling novelist Hilary Mantel explores how art can bring the dead back to life; Eliza Manningham-Buller, the former MI5 director, tells us what it was like to head up the security services in the aftermath of 9/11; Tom Kirkwood asks whether ageing and death are the price we pay for sex; and Margaret MacMillan discusses the relationship between war and humanity, and the role of the soldier. In addition, Atul Gawande considers the future of medicine; Michael Sandel examines the expansion of markets; Kwame Anthony Appiah appeals for a world free of racial fixations; Vilayanur S. Ramachandran looks at the process we call 'seeing'; and Daniel Barenboim celebrates the power of music to bring us together. Illuminating, captivating and thought-provoking, these superlative radio lectures are full of insight and inspiration. Production credits Presented, chaired and introduced by Sue Lawley Produced and curated by Jim Frank Edited by Hugh Levinson First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on the following dates: Tom Kirkwood: Sex and Death 18 April 2001 Vilayanur S. Ramachandran: Synapses and the Self 9 April 2003 Daniel Barenboim: In the Beginning was Sound 7 April 2006 Michael Sandel: Markets and Morals 9 June 2009 Eliza Manningham-Buller: Terror 6 September 2011 Grayson Perry: Nice Rebellion - Welcome In! 29 October 2013 Atul Gawande: The Century of the System 2 December 2014 Kwame Anthony Appiah: Colour 1 November 2016 Hilary Mantel: The Day is for the Living 13 June 2017 Margaret MacMillan: Fearing and Loving - Making Sense of the Warrior 3 July 2018 © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd.

Various (Author), Atul Gawande, Daniel Barenboim, Eliza Manningham-Buller, Grayson Perry, Hilary Mantel, Kwame Anthony Appiah, Margaret Macmillan, Michael J. Sandel, Tom Kirkwood, Vilayanur S. Ramachandran (Narrator)

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Playing to the Gallery: Helping Contemporary Art in its Struggle to Be Understood

It's easy to feel insecure around art and its appreciation, as though we cannot enjoy certain artworks if we don't have a lot of academic and historical knowledge. But if there's one message that I want you to take away it's that anybody can enjoy art and anybody can have a life in the arts - even me! For even I, an Essex transvestite potter, have been let in by the artworld mafia.' Now Grayson Perry is a fully paid-up member of the art establishment, he wants to show that any of us can appreciate art (after all, there is a reason he's called his book 'Playing to the Gallery' and not 'Sucking up to the Academic Elite'.) In this live recording from the Reith Lectures (2013), he talks about his own funny, personal journey through the art world and answers the basic questions that might occur to us in an art gallery but seem too embarrassing to ask. Questions such as: What is 'good' or 'bad' art - and does it even matter? Is there any way to test if something is art, other than a large group of people standing around looking at it? Is art still capable of shocking us or have we seen it all before? Can you be a 'lovable character' and a serious artist - what is a serious artist anyway? And what happens if you place a piece of art in a rubbish dump?

Grayson Perry (Author), Grayson Perry (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Grayson Perry