The novel is the major literary phenomenon of the twentieth century, and its development in Britain since 1900 has reflected the tumultuous changes that have characterized modern society. Randall Stevenson now presents an accessible and authoritative guide to the work of the century's leading novelists as well as many of its lesser known writers.
BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera looks inside Britain's Secret Intelligence Service. He talks to senior intelligence officers, agents and diplomats as well as their former arch enemies about the shadowy world of espionage. Exploring the role of MI6 in the 21st century. The head of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, John Scarlett, talks for the first time about the interrogation of terrorist suspects and MI6's role in the run-up to the war in Iraq.
Discover Britain (formerly Heritage magazine) is Britain's leading historic travel magazine, packed with news and features on our finest stately homes and castles, practical guides to our cities, coast and countryside and in-depth articles on our culture and traditions.