'The Al Purdy Songbook' proves once and for all that poetry in the right hands is relevant to everyone and anyone.

'No Offence: Series 2' is gritty, realistic and more than a little raunchy. Its also one of the best police shows airing on either side of the Atlantic.

'Single-Handed: The Complete Collection' is great television for those who like their police procedurals a little on the dark side.

'Detectorists: Complete Collection': a genuinely unique show in a world where almost everything makes a habit of imitating something else.

You may not 'like every song on 'War Zone' by Yoko Ono, but as with all the best art it will make you think and form an opinion.

Part two of interview with Egyptian singer/songwriter and accordion player extraordinaire Youssra Hawary who is currently touring the US with her band.

Part one of two part interview with Egyptian singer songwriter Youssra El Hawary currently on tour in the United States.

'Read and Riot: A Pussy Riot Guide to Activism' by Nadya Tolokonnikova is a wonderful and intelligent book full of joyful ideas about the possibilities for a better world.

'Burning Down the Haus' by Tim Mohr is a beautifully written and important book about punk in East Germany and its role in bringing down the Berlin Wall.

'Jack Irish Season 2', with Guy Pearce, is remarkable television. Action romance, intrigue and plenty of strange humour to keep everybody happy.