Miranda Sawyer

Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens spark off each other in the latest Goalhanger show on science; and the Reith Lectures are a stirring call to arms

From Randy Newman to Pharrell Williams, these are some of the greatest tracks ever made – and parents will also agree

The comedian, ever self-aware and snarky, tops off a festive feast with her relatable family stories. Plus, Celebrity Traitors stars Joe Marler and Alan Carr

The BBC’s Art Class is about who gets to create art, who gets to appreciate it, and who gets to make a living through it. Plus, a riveting Radio 4 drama

Katherine Rundell plays the perfect host to yuletide spectres, while the Grinch makes a strong showing. Plus, Radio 4’s satire on Woman’s Hour

Teenage girls, who have long been pop’s biggest consumers, can teach us so much about music. After dozens of concerts with my 15-year-old, I am in awe of them

Cover-ups, crowdfunders, and the best of the Rest Is... here’s what to keep an ear out for

After a tumultuous 2025 in which they were rarely out of the headlines, the Irish-language hip-hop trio are back with a new ‘statement piece’ album

The vilified female executive Kristin Cabot is a compelling guest, but Winfrey’s podcast is still flawed. Plus, the dirty business of clean energy

This new series examining shocking miscarriages of justice in UK law is gripping – and depressing