Nightclubs

In this special edition of The Verb, coming from the Hay Festival, Ian McMillan's guests are:Nicola Davies, the Children's Laureate Wales, who will be talking about how the natural world inspires her poetry and why she thinks writing is a superpower;Novelist Joanna Kavenna will b ...  Show more

The comedy of corporate language, why a 16th century 'dark night of the soul' poem could help you through your own dark night, the experiments of J.H.Prynne, and the tenderness of boys' friendships - with Ian McMillan and guests Brian Bilston, Martha Sprackland, Daljit Nagra and ...  Show more

Jon Ronson is a writer and broadcaster whose award-winning podcast and Radio 4 series Things Fell Apart investigated the stories behind today’s culture wars. His television programmes and books – from Them: Adventures with Extremists to So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed - explore wh ...  Show more

Musician Loyle Carner drops in for a chat this week. He talks to De-Graft about what it’s like being a dad, identity and his ADHD. He also reveals his top tips in life… remember “nothing good happens after 1 am”. Also, Stephanie Phillips from punk band Big Joanie takes us through ...  Show more

Comedian Jacob Hawley continues his exploration of the UK drugs scene.This time, Jacob heads to Fabric nightclub to talk to the general manager Luke Laws about how they keep drugs out and protect their punters. He also meets grime artist and DJ Faze Miyake to hear what it's like ...  Show more

The girlies welcome the summer months by investigating a most troubling query: why is nobody partying anymore? We used to rave in underground warehouses and dance all night at Studio 54, now we stand in line for hours to be bored at the club clutching a vodka soda. They try to ...