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Linnaeus and the Immorality of Bluebells
Anna Pavord explores the life and legacy of the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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GM Rides Again
Susan Watts investigates the second generation of genetically modified crops.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Squeezing Victoria's Curves
Ayisha Yahya investigates the cause of the falling water levels in Lake Victoria.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Tales from the Stave
Series that tracks down the stories behind the scores of well-known pieces of music
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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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.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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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.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Making of Modern Medicine
Narrative history series exploring over 2,000 years of western medicine
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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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.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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EastEnders Revealed
What's the latest gossip from Walford? All the backstage drama around Albert Square.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Three
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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.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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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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Christine's Garden
Horticulturalist Christine Walkden opens the door on her charming garden
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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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.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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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.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One
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The Curious House Guest
Architectural historian and journalist Jeremy Musson visits historic private houses.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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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.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Moors Murder Code
Did murderer Ian Brady use a secret code to hide a school-boy victim's body?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Brighton Bomb
First-hand account of the 1984 bombing of the Conservative Party Conference in Brighton.
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Battlefield Britain
An in-depth look at the battles that shaped our nation using state-of-the-art graphics.
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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.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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From Dunkirk to D-Day
Charles Wheeler recalls the epic of strategic success that made victory possible.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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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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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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Timeshift
Documentary series which ranges widely over Britain's social and cultural history.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four