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2010: Space Odyssey to Europa Astronomer Paul Murdin asks if Jupiter's moon, Europa, might sustain biological life.
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78 Revolutions Jenny Hammerton, a DJ of 78s, explores why the old discs are still alive and kicking.
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A Baby Asbo Winifred Robinson follows misbehaving children and the work being done to help them.
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A Brief History of Mathematics Professor Marcus du Sautoy reveals the personalities behind the calculations
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A Child to Sponsor Emily Buchanan explores the dilemmas of sponsoring children in developing countries.
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A Family Business: The Chaplin Legacy Tim Brooke-Taylor views Chaplin's legacy in the theatre of his grandson James Thierree.
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A Good Read Harriett Gilbert talks to two guests about their favourite books.
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A Guide to Farmland Birds How to recognise birds of the British countryside from their appearance, calls and songs
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A History of the Brain Dr Geoff Bunn journeys through 5,000 years of human understanding of the brain
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A History of the World in 100 Objects Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, retells humanity's history through objects
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A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus The British Museum's Neil MacGregor tells A History of the World in 100 Objects.
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A History of the World Special The story of the portrait of a private soldier's sweetheart, painted for him in Auschwitz.
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A Hundred Years of Mervyn Peake Life of Gormenghast author Mervyn Peake, on the centenary of his birth, by his children.
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A Kist o Wurds A Kist o Wurds is Radio Ulster's weekly Ulster-Scots magazine show.
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A Last Excuse Me Dance The first reunion in 70 years of writer Shirley Hughes and her 1940s dancing partner.
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A Life With ... Series about scientific specialists
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A Point of View A weekly reflection on a topical issue
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A Student Voice John Waite follows those student protesters most likely to be affected by funding changes.
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A View Through a Lens Wildlife cameraman John Aitchison on human experience and the beauty of nature
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A Voyage on Livingstone's Lake The story of the MV Ilala, a 60-year-old boat still in use in Malawi and Mozambique.
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A-Muigh Outdoor hobbies, work and pursuits
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ADHD and Me Following the diagnosis of a family member, comedian Rory Bremner explores ADHD.
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Africalab Hugh Levinson asks whether science and technology can end under-development in Africa
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After I Was Gorgeous Some of the world's most beautiful women discuss the ageing process.
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After The Dictators With Gaddafi dead, Owen Bennett-Jones explores what happens after dictators fall
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After the Flood The writer Kevin Crossley-Holland meets fellow East Anglians affected by coastal erosion.
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Aleena Naylor A mix of lifestyle, showbiz, consumer and food and drink features, with great guests.
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Alistair Cooke - Letter from America Broadcaster Alistair Cooke recounts tales from his observations on US life
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All in the Mind Programme exploring the limits and potential of the human mind
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Am I Normal? Series exploring how doctors decide what is normal and what is not
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Am I Really Free? When are mentally ill patients really free to make decisions about their treatment?
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Am I Tone Deaf? Sathnam Sanghera asks if being tone-deaf is a medical matter or simply a lack of training.
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America, Empire of Liberty Series charting the history of America, written and presented by David Reynolds
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Americana An insider's guide to the stories and people shaping the USA today
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Among the Managers Robert Peston lifts the lid on the multi-million pound football management industry
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An Litir Bheag Letter for those at an early stage in learning Gaelic.
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Analysis Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad
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Andie Harper's Mid-Morning Sharing news views and stories about life in Cambridgeshire and beyond. Call 08459252000
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Andy Cave's Expedition Underground Mountaineer Andy Cave joins the team working on the Thirlmere Aqueduct.
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Andy Gall Join Andy Gall on BBC Radio Northampton.
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Angels in the North Gabrielle Drake looks at regional theatre through the story of Manchester's Royal Exchange
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Any Answers? Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
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Any Questions? Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities
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Aping Evolution Prof Steve Jones takes a sceptical look at the new science of evolutionary psychology
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Archive on 4 A look back at programmes and recordings from the BBC archives
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Arise Black Man: The Peter Tosh Story Grammy Award winning film maker Don Letts explores the life of reggae singer Peter Tosh.
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Arts Extra Arts magazine
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Arts, Classical and Jazz Zone A vibrant mix of programmes celebrating the cultural life of Scotland
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Asian Network Reports Special Monthly documentaries throwing a spotlight on British Asian issues
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Assignment Investigations and journeys into the heart of global events from BBC correspondents