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Peston and the Money Men
Robert Peston talks to four key individuals about the global financial meltdown
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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No Triumph, No Tragedy
Peter White talks to disabled people who have achieved outstanding success in their field
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Secrets of the Super Old
How the oldest people on the planet are helping scientists to unlock the secrets of ageing
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Naming of Genes
Sue Broom cracks the code of the cryptic names that are given to genes by scientists.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Tribes of Science
Peter Curran visits members of the many and varied disciplines of science
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Last Chance for Africa's Elephants?
How can science can stop an upsurge in the slaughter of African elephants for their ivory?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Biomimicry: Inspired by Nature
Scientist and broadcaster Prof Trevor Cox explores a new wave of biomimicry.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Call
Dominic Arkwright talks to people who have taken or made life-changing phone calls
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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MI6: A Century in the Shadows
Gordon Corera looks inside Britain's Secret Intelligence Service
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Chambers
Following the barristers, clerks and staff of one of London's leading law chambers
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The Mystery of the Marine Strandings
Sue Broom investigates why 26 dolphins were stranded and died in Falmouth Harbour in 2008.
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Moats, Mortgages and Mayhem
Nick Robinson reflects on the reporting of the MPs' expenses scandal and its repercussions
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The Greening of the Deserts
Ayisha Yahya explores warnings that some deserts could turn greener in the future
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Inside the Virtual Anthill: Open Source Means Business
Gerry Northam goes behind the scenes to investigate 'open source' computer software.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Hunting Haydn's Head
Simon Townley learns how 'the father of the symphony' lost his head for 145 years.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Deadly 60
Award-winning adventurer Steve Backshall tracks down the world’s deadliest wildlife.
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The Deighton File
Novelist Len Deighton talks to Patrick Humphries about his life and writing career.
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Hearts and Minds
Nick Fraser considers the role of intellectuals in relation to world events and conflicts
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R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - The Art of Backing Vocals
Nick Barraclough celebrates the unsung singers.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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World Heritage: Curse or Blessing?
Emily Maitlis asks if the UN's heritage police is a force for good or ill.
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Foes Reunited
Why are youths in Northern Ireland using social networking sites to spread sectarianism?
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Anuta - An Island Governed By Love
Anuta, a South Pacific Island where life has remained unchanged for hundreds of years.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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A Baby Asbo
Winifred Robinson follows misbehaving children and the work being done to help them.
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The Incredible Human Journey
Dr Alice Roberts tells the story of how humans left Africa to colonise the world.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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The Balancing Bluebottle
Story of Percy Smith, a film pioneer, who made natural history films in his back garden.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Wonder Cure?
Matthew Hill investigates the drug Champix and its possible links to psychiatric illness.
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Fifty Years Around the Clock
The story of the first rock 'n' roll song to reach number 1. Featuring Sir Cliff Richard.
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Wainwright Walks: Coast to Coast
Julia Bradbury walks across northern England from the west to the east coast.
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Sound Architecture: The Spaces That Speak
Science broadcaster Professor Trevor Cox explores the science of aural architecture.
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Obama: Professor President
Kwame Anthony Appiah investigates president-elect Obama's academic career.
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Born in Bradford
Winifred Robinson reports on research involving children born in Bradford 2007-2009.
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The Oldest Bible
The story of the Codex Sinaiticus found in 1844 in a monastery in the Sinai desert.
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Inflamed Response
Research is giving new insights into the relationship between mind and body.
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America, Empire of Liberty
Series charting the history of America, written and presented by David Reynolds
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Forbidden Families
Bettany Hughes tells the stories of women denied their families by the march of history
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Science in the Making
Stephen Webster examines the way scientists work and asks why we should believe them
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Heart and Soul
Personal approaches to religious belief from around the world.
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The Birth Of Israel
Examining the events leading up to the Israeli war of Independence in 1949. Made in 2008.
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Punt PI
Steve Punt turns private investigator, examining little mysteries that amuse and beguile
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The Miracle Berry
Tom Mangold investigates a tale of dirty tricks and industrial espionage.
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