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Easier Than Curing a Toothache? The Story of Lobotomy
Claire Prentice looks at the history of a notorious medical procedure - lobotomy.

The Alliance
How close were Pope John Paul II and Ronald Reagan at the end of the Cold War?

It's Behind You! The weird and wonderful story of British pantomime
Cultural historian Christopher Frayling explores the rich and surprising history of panto.

Disorienting: Asians on Screen
Phil Wang investigates the representation of East and South East Asians in western media.

Da da da DAAAAA!
Rachel Parris leads us on an irreverent tour of Beethoven's 5th Symphony

All Things Must Pass at 50
Discover the story of George Harrison’s most famous album.

14/11/2020
Steve Fielding explores how political parties have recovered from big election defeats.

Our Sacred Story
Alec Ryrie argues that the Second World War is our modern sacred narrative.

Trump: Backwards
Scrolling backwards through the archive to tell the Trump story in reverse.

Play for Today
Alison Steadman celebrates 50 years since ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ TV's seminal drama series began.