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Sun, Spoor and Spots: Counting Namibia's Cheetahs
Frauke Jensen reports on a research project set up to count Namibia's cheetah population.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Crossing Continents
Stories from around the world and the people at the heart of them.
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Wainwright Walks
An exploration of the work of Britain's greatest fell walker and author, Alfred Wainwright
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Wainwright: The Man Who Loved the Lakes
Documentary recalling the life of eccentric Lancastrian Alfred Wainwright.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Freak Out! The Frank Zappa Story
Germaine Greer presents a profile of eccentric 1970s rock icon Frank Zappa.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Law Show
Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.
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The Making of Modern Medicine
Narrative history series exploring over 2,000 years of western medicine
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The Advance of the Giant Crabs
David Lomax reports on the story of the Kamchatka crabs brought to the Arctic by Stalin.
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EastEnders Revealed
What's the latest gossip from Walford? All the backstage drama around Albert Square.
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Rain in My Heart
Paul Watson's documentary on four alcoholics from the Medway towns in Kent. (2006)
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Simon Schama's Power of Art
Simon Schama recounts moments of high drama in the making of eight artistic masterpieces.
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Sampledelica! The History of the Mellotron
An early sampler, this 1960s musical invention's fans include Paul McCartney.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Around the World in 80 Treasures
Dan Cruickshank reveals the most beautiful and precious things in the world
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Who Do You Think You Are?
Celebrities trace their family trees, discovering surprises from their pasts.
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A Right Royal Rescue
HRH the Duke of Edinburgh recalls his role in a daring rescue during WWII.
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The Truth about Len Deighton
Profile of best-selling author Len Deighton, creator the Harry Palmer thriller series.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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Life in the Undergrowth
David Attenborough reveals the amazing stories behind the tiny lives of invertebrates.
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Israel and the Arabs - Elusive Peace
The events of 1998 to 2005 in the fraught history of the Arab-Israeli peace process.
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Marcus du Sautoy's Five Shapes
Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy finds his favourite forms in some highly unlikely places.
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Doctor Who: A New Dimension
The 2005 revival of Doctor Who, as told by cast interviews and behind the scenes footage.
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The Curious House Guest
Architectural historian and journalist Jeremy Musson visits historic private houses.
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Tribe (2005)
Documentary series from 2005 looking at the lives of indigenous communities.
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Good Vibrations: The Story of the Theremin
Bill Bailey tells the story of the remarkable electronic instrument.
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Brighton Bomb
First-hand account of the 1984 bombing of the Conservative Party Conference in Brighton.
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Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus
Jim White takes a road trip into the heart of the poor white American South. (2004)
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The People's D-Day
Libby Purves follows the way Britain prepared for the assault on Normandy in June 1944.
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From Dunkirk to D-Day
Charles Wheeler recalls the epic of strategic success that made victory possible.
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Fender Heaven
David Stafford celebrates the Fender Stratocaster with the help of some key players.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Roy Lichtenstein: Pop Idol
Roy Lichtenstein revolutionised art with his cartoon images of American culture. (2004)
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Mind Changers
Series exploring the development of the science of psychology during the 20th century
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For One Night Only
Paul Gambaccini revisits life-changing concerts turned into legendary live albums.
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Rossetti - Sex, Drugs and Oil Paint
Andrew Graham-Dixon considers the work of Dante Gabriel Rossetti. (2003)
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Thomas Hardy: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ground
A notebook of Thomas Hardy's offers a unique insight into his methods of research.
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Hockney: Double Portrait
Documentary following artist David Hockney as he returns to the theme of double portraits.
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The Roman Way
The Roman Way explores aspects of everyday life in the Roman Empire, two millennia ago.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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David Attenborough: A Life on Air
Profiling the television career of David Attenborough, from executive to explorer.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four
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The Life of Mammals
David Attenborough looks at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.
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With us or against us
The story of the coalition set up following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001.
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When Snooker Ruled the World
Take a look back to the golden era of snooker in the 1970s and 80s. (2002)
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