You're about to listen to a BBC podcast, but this is about something else you might enjoy.

My name's Katie Lecky and I'm an assistant commissioner for on demand music on BBC Sounds.

The BBC has an incredible musical heritage and culture and as a music lover, I love being part of that.

With music on sounds, we offer collections and mixes for everything, from workouts to

helping you nod off, boogie in your kitchen, or even just a moment of calm. And they're all

put together by people who know their stuff. So if you want some expertly curated music in your

life, check out BBC Sounds. Just before this BBC podcast gets underway, here's something you may not know.

My name's Linda Davies, and I commissioned podcasts for BBC Sounds.

As you'd expect, at the BBC we make podcasts of the very highest quality,

featuring the most knowledgeable experts and genuinely engaging voices.

What you may not know is that the BBC makes podcasts about all kinds of things,

like pop stars, poltergeists, cricket and conspiracy theories.

And that's just a few examples.

If you'd like to discover something a little bit unexpected,

find your next podcast over at BBC Sounds.

Thanks for downloading a good read. You can find more information on all the BBC downloads at BBC.co.com.uk slash radio four.

Hello, welcome to a programme with everything from celebrity gossip through rioting and war to time travel.

And joining me with their choice of a good read are first the actor Tracey Ann Oberman,

whose full and varied stage and screen career includes murdering dirty den on EastEnders

and fighting Daleks on Doctor Who. Later in the year, she'll be seen in a new comedy series for Sky

called Give Out Girls, and her Friday night dinner returns to Channel 4.

With Tracy Ann is the writer and comedian Richard Herring,

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