Donald Macleod explores Opera-Comique on the cusp of the 20th century.
Donald Macleod examines the impact of the Theatre-Lyrique, a rival to the Opera-Com...
Donald Macleod and Karen Henson explore the influence of Napoleon on Opera-Comique.
Donald Macleod and Karen Henson on Opera-Comique's roots in the 18th century.
Donald Macleod defines some of the characteristics of the Opera-Comique genre.
Paul Merton celebrates 50 years of Ronnie Scott's jazz club.
Kirsty Young's castaway is the singer-songwriter Morrissey.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Silk Road, the trade routes which spanned Asia.
Frances Fyfield and guests get closer to Bach's industry and see a glimpse of his h...
Peggy Reynolds investigates the layers of mystery surrounding Larkin's much-loved p...
Looking at the importance of radio in western swing's success.
An irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. With Brian Cox and Robin...
Jolyon Jenkins investigates the Moorgate tube crash of February 1975.
Would a new name for schizophrenia help destigmatise the condition?
Featuring an inventor who was strangled by his own invention. Read by Toby Longwort...
With Jenni Murray. Delia Smith answers listeners' questions about Christmas caterin...
Ian Peacock explores time perception. Why does time seem to speed up the older you...
Russell Davies chairs the eighth heat of the perennial general knowledge contest.
Mike Thomson on Churchill's desperate efforts to keep Spain out of the Second World...
Michael talks to ex social worker Nevres Kemal, who blew the whistle on Haringey Co...