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William of Orange
The story of the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and the rise of William III and Queen Mary
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The History of the Veil
The historical, traditional, religious, and political significance of the veil
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Television and Public Speaking
A look at the influence of televison on public speaking
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The Long or Short Goodbye
The history of the obituary and its place in British newspapers
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The Stars and Stripes Forever
The life of American composer John Philip Sousa, famous for his rousing military marches
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War Editorial Policy and Censorship
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ and Guardian Defence Correspondents discuss war reporting, censorship and ethics
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The Salem Witch Hunt
Arthur Miller The Crucible and the mass hysteria of the Salem witch hunt in 1692
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Jews in Spain
Jewish life in Spain, past and present, including the expulsion of Jews 500 years ago
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Atlantic College
The story of Atlantic College, the founding college of a global education movement
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Portrait Painting - Images of Women
Tracing the changing perceptions of women as reflected in portrait painting
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Portrait Painting - Images of Men
How the changing face of men has been reflected in portrait painting
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Former Yugoslavia
Teenagers from former Yugoslavia come together to talk about peace for the future
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Discovery of Pluto
Clyde Tombaugh's discovery of Pluto in 1930 sparked discussions that continue today
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London Street-cries and Songs
The advertising of goods and services on the open streets and marketplaces of London
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Florence Nightingale
The story of 'The Lady with the Lamp', Florence Nightingale.
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Lady Gaitskell
Life peer Lady Gaitskell on politics, marriage and work in the House of Lords and the UN.
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World Service Anniversary
Celebrating 21 years of the World Service, from its beginning in 1938 and its role in WW2.
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Backs To The Land: Beekeeping
"Better education means better beekeeping" says Reginald Gamble in Backs to the Land, 1945
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Fiftieth Anniversary of the Wall Street crash
Looking back at the Wall Street crash of 1929.
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When the Gods Return
Tim Malyon and John Crook witness a great monastic festival in Ladakh, north-west India
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European Court Of Justice
Exploring the rules and decisions of The European Court of Justice
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Urban Decay
How science and technology can come to the aid of our cultural heritage
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Nelson Mandela
Mandela's life, told through archive recordings, dramatic re-enactments and interviews
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Why do Americans distrust Washington?
How Ronald Reagan has overcome American distrust of central government
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The working week
Office workers around the world describe their Monday to Friday lives
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Thomas Love Peacock
19th Century novelist and poet Thomas Love Peacock, nicknamed the 'Laughing Philosopher'
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19th Century African Leaders
Discussion of the legacy of 19th-century African leaders who re-drew the political map.
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Charles Edouard Jeanneret
The life and significance of architect Le Corbusier (Charles Edouard Jeanneret)
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Forecasting
Meteorologists and forecasters explain the science behind their work
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Reunification
East and West Germans reveal their concerns about and hopes for, reunification
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Sir Gerald Kelly
Sir Gerald Kelly, flamboyant society portrait painter and TV presenter in the early 1950s.
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Folklore Narratives
Why does hair feature so centrally in the Rapunzel story and what is its significance?
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The World of the Circus
Chipperfield Circus, one of Britains oldest and most respected
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The Spanish
An exploration of culture and tradition shaped by climate, invasion and triumph
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Patagonia, The Uttermost Part of the Earth
Patagonia, the southern tip of South America
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What Difference Does a Year Make?
How are people with disabilities getting involved in EEC policy making?
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Danish Hospitality
Danish contemporary composer, Per Nørgård takes part in the European City of Culture
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50th Anniversary of The World Service
The pioneer days of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service, its evolution, and a look at its future
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The Rebirth of Europe
How the Marshall Plan rebuilt Europe out of the ruins of the Second World War
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What's News?
Young people find the news boring. How do we make current affairs matter to them?
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Peace and the Media
"Nobody got to be an editor through covering the United Nations": peace and the media
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Vaccines
First broadcast in 1996. Examining a powerful weapon against infectious disease
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