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Something to Declare
Jack Boswell explores how other cultures handle the universal problems we face at home.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Shattered by Hanif Kureishi
Hanif Kureishi's powerful and darkly comic memoir of the fall that left him paralysed.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Weird in the Wade
Weird in the Wade brings you true tales that are weird, wonderful and a little off kilter
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds
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Thomas Hardy's Dorset
A documentary about Thomas Hardy's Dorset with Sir Michael Hordern.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two
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Lizzie Siddal (Omnibus)
The story of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s copper-haired model and muse.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Bessie Smith by Jackie Kay (Omnibus)
A portrait of the tempestuous life of the blues singer, Bessie Smith.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Patriot by Alexei Navalny
The life of the fearless and inspiring Russian political leader in his own words.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Fall: The Mystery of Robert Maxwell by John Preston (Omnibus)
The life story of the notorious newspaper owner from birth to his mysterious death.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Knock Up Ginger
Johnny Morris recalls getting up to mischief with his childhood pal, Wobbler
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi (Omnibus)
The story of how a world-famous clown became a superstar of Georgian panto.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg
Sarah Clegg explores ancient year-end traditions.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Dealbh Fraoich: A Portrait of Heather
Comharrachadh beatha Fhraoich Nic an Deòir. A celebration of artist, Heather Dewar.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ ALBA
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DR NZ
Dr Euan MacDonald moves to Rotorua in New Zealand to work in the city’s hospital.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ ALBA
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Fergie, The Ceilidh King
A tribute to Lochaber musician Fergie MacDonald who died earlier this year.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ ALBA
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Human Intelligence
Great minds don't think alike. Naomi Alderman investigates brilliant thinkers.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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In Dark Corners
Campaigning journalist Alex Renton shines a light into the dark corners of British society
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Radio 2 Remembers Johnnie Walker
Across special programmes, we celebrate the life and career of the legendary broadcaster.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2
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Maurice and Maralyn by Sophie Elmhirst
An encounter with a whale on the Pacific Ocean leaves Maurice and Maralyn in peril.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Jeff Brown’s Sporting Greats
Exploring Jeff Brown's contact book of sporting heroes.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Newcastle
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Unmasked: Extreme Far Right
"Dan Jones" has spent nearly a year undercover investigating the far right.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Wales
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Golden Boy: Finding Gavin Henson
Gavin Henson was everywhere. Then he wasn’t. But does he want to be found?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Wales
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Twenty Years A-Growing by Maurice O'Sullivan
Memoirs and reminiscences of life growing up on The Blasket Islands.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Artworks
Imaginative documentaries about culture and the arts from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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The Many Lives of James Lovelock by Jonathan Watts
The life of the extraordinary, controversial polymath scientist and inventor, 1919-2022.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Geek Gods - Sir Ian Livingstone
Toby Hadoke interviews the fantasy writer and entrepreneur, Sir Ian Livingstone.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The King's Painter: The Life and Times of Hans Holbein by Franny Moyle (Omnibus)
The extraordinary life of the outstanding artist of the 16th Century.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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We Still Do
Couples renew their vows at a joint services in the iconic Coventry Cathedral.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ CWR
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Currently
Reactive features from Radio 4, exploring what's really happening behind the headlines.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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My Dear Kabul by Writers in the Paranda Group
The diary of a group of women writers in Afghanistan as the Taliban return to power.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Liberation 80
Marking the 80 years of liberation after German occupation during World War Two.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Local Radio
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Bantam of the Opera
Bradford City AFC fans - known as the Bantams - form a choir and learn Opera.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Leeds
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Underdogs by Joel Budd
Joel Budd explores the myths around the stereotype of the 'white working class'.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Here's the Story by Mary McAleese (Omnibus)
Mary McAleese, the former President of Ireland, tells her remarkable story.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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North Sea collision
Analysis from the coastal communities affected by a ship colliding from an oil tanker.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Humberside
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Iris by John Bayley (Omnibus)
Iris Murdoch's husband, John Bayley, shares the story of her battle with Alzheimer's.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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Maybe I'm Amazed by John Harris
John Harris's life-affirming account of how music became a lifeline for his autistic son.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Black Spartacus by Sudhir Hazareesingh (Omnibus)
Biography of the leader of the slave revolt sparking Haiti’s independence.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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My Welsh Connection
Stars share their stories connecting them to the people and places of Wales
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Wales
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Language City by Ross Perlin
Linguist Ross Perlin meets speakers of little-known languages across New York.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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How I Learned to Understand the World by Hans Rosling (Omnibus)
Data visionary Hans Rosling looks back at the encounters that shaped his world view.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The Josephine Baker Story by Ean Wood
Josette Simon reads five extracts from the biography of the extraordinary Josephine Baker.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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The North Road by Rob Cowen
An archaeological dig alongside a busy highway inspires a journey through place and time.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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Eng25 Good Bad Billionaire 1
How did the richest people on the planet make their billions?
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service
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The Josephine Baker Story by Ean Wood (Omnibus)
The extraordinary star who danced and sang her way from slums to fame and riches.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra