Hear readings from a selection of letters, poems and books written by or about the women who feature in the exhibition.

Eight internationally acclaimed authors have invented imaginary biographies and character sketches based on fourteen unidentified portraits. Who are these men and women, why were they painted, and why do they now find themselves in the Collection of the National Portrait Gallery? With fictional...

Hear extracts from the letters and diaries of John Constable, his family and friends

Listen to great comedy historian Paul Merton introduce the Comedians display at the National Portrait Gallery in London and talk about the history of comedy.

Listen to the Late Shift event podcasts, which offer new ways to explore the Gallery after hours and to socialise after work.