by BBC Radio 4
<p>Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.</p>
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April 19, 2025
<p>One of Britain's best former art forgers, ‘brushstroke alchemist’ David Henty, has been called a Master Craftsman of his art with over 30 years' experience, producing near original copies.</p><p>Sophie Pierce didn’t think she’d live to thirty but has just become the first person with cystic fibrosis to complete a world record breaking rowing challenge across the Atlantic. </p><p>The writer and illustrator Nick Butterworth, who was raised above a corner shop in Essex full of sweets, wasn't able to read until he was 8 - 70 years later and his Percy the Park Keeper book series has sold almost 9 million copies worldwide.</p><p>All that, plus we have the Inheritance Tracks of Archers icon Charles Collingwood as he celebrates 50 years in Ambridge. </p><p>Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Adrian Chiles Producer: Ben Mitchell</p>
April 12, 2025
<p>Oscar-winning lyricist Sir Tim Rice is the man behind some of the world's most beloved musicals. From Evita to The Lion King, he's currently on tour bringing his own life story and hit-filled career to a stage near you. </p><p>Novelist Sareeta Domingo joins Saturday Live. She faced her own life-altering plot-twist, when she was diagnosed with cancer. It proved to be more than a chapter to endure, it became a catalyst to re-examine who she is. </p><p>And Alan Toyne joins the programme, a former zookeeper and now writer with a gorilla-sized love for primates. He discusses his passion for understanding them and what it is like to live with one. </p><p>Presenters: Nikki Bedi and Huw Stephens Producer: Lowri Morgan</p>
April 5, 2025
<p>The writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth discusses his love of words and language.</p><p>Lorna Tucker is the fearless and celebrated filmmaker who rose from homelessness and a life of crime on the streets of Soho to Sundance glory.</p><p>And Paul Lamb the wagon-living-hedge-laying wizard, who weaves living masterpieces from nature’s tangle, restoring ancient countryside hedgerows and keeping alive a vanishing ancient craft.</p><p>Plus we have the Inheritance Tracks of the stand-up comedian and writer Sophie Duker.</p><p>Presenters: Nikki Beddi and Huw Stephens Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies</p><p>And if you’ve been affected by any of the things discussed in our conversation...there's information, help and support available at bbc.co.uk/actionline</p>
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