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22:00 - 22:45

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(54 programmes from the past week and the week to come, or available now on BBC iPlayer)

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  1. A Baby Asbo Available on BBC iPlayer

    Winifred Robinson follows misbehaving children and the work being done to help them.

  2. A Brief History of Mathematics Available on BBC iPlayer

    Professor Marcus du Sautoy reveals the personalities behind the calculations

  3. A Child to Sponsor Available on BBC iPlayer

    Emily Buchanan explores the dilemmas of sponsoring children in developing countries.

  4. A Family Business: The Chaplin Legacy Available on BBC iPlayer

    Tim Brooke-Taylor views Chaplin's legacy in the theatre of his grandson James Thierree.

  5. A Good Read Available on BBC iPlayer

    Harriett Gilbert talks to two guests about their favourite books.

  6. A Guide to Farmland Birds Available on BBC iPlayer

    How to recognise birds of the British countryside from their appearance, calls and songs

  7. A History of the Brain Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dr Geoff Bunn journeys through 5,000 years of human understanding of the brain

  8. A History of the World in 100 Objects Available on BBC iPlayer

    Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor, retells humanity's history through objects

  9. A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus Available on BBC iPlayer

    The British Museum's Neil MacGregor tells A History of the World in 100 Objects.

  10. A History of the World Special Available on BBC iPlayer

    The story of the portrait of a private soldier's sweetheart, painted for him in Auschwitz.

  11. A Hundred Years of Mervyn Peake Available on BBC iPlayer

    Life of Gormenghast author Mervyn Peake, on the centenary of his birth, by his children.

  12. A Last Excuse Me Dance Available on BBC iPlayer

    The first reunion in 70 years of writer Shirley Hughes and her 1940s dancing partner.

  13. A Life With ... Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series about scientific specialists

  14. A Point of View Available on BBC iPlayer

    A weekly reflection on a topical issue

  15. A Student Voice Available on BBC iPlayer

    John Waite follows those student protesters most likely to be affected by funding changes.

  16. A View Through a Lens Available on BBC iPlayer

    Wildlife cameraman John Aitchison on human experience and the beauty of nature

  17. A Voyage on Livingstone's Lake Available on BBC iPlayer

    The story of the MV Ilala, a 60-year-old boat still in use in Malawi and Mozambique.

  18. Act of Worship

    An act of worship and music

  19. ADHD and Me Available on BBC iPlayer

    Following the diagnosis of a family member, comedian Rory Bremner explores ADHD.

  20. Advance of the Giant Crabs, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    David Lomax reports on the story of the Kamchatka crabs brought to the Arctic by Stalin.

  21. Africalab Available on BBC iPlayer

    Hugh Levinson asks whether science and technology can end under-development in Africa

  22. After I Was Gorgeous Available on BBC iPlayer

    Some of the world's most beautiful women discuss the ageing process.

  23. After the Flood Available on BBC iPlayer

    The writer Kevin Crossley-Holland meets fellow East Anglians affected by coastal erosion.

  24. Afternoon Drama Available on BBC iPlayer

    Radio dramas which delight and surprise

  25. Age of the Genome, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Richard Dawkins decodes the discoveries and mysteries of the human genome sequence

  26. Alias Men, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Andrew Collins tells the story of Alan Smithee, prolific film director who never existed.

  27. Alistair Cooke - Letter from America Available on BBC iPlayer

    Broadcaster Alistair Cooke recounts tales from his observations on US life

  28. All in the Mind Available on BBC iPlayer

    Programme exploring the limits and potential of the human mind

  29. Am I Normal? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series exploring how doctors decide what is normal and what is not

  30. Am I Really Free? Available on BBC iPlayer

    When are mentally ill patients really free to make decisions about their treatment?

  31. Am I Tone Deaf? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sathnam Sanghera asks if being tone-deaf is a medical matter or simply a lack of training.

  32. America, Empire of Liberty Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series charting the history of America, written and presented by David Reynolds

  33. Americana Available on BBC iPlayer

    An insider's guide to the stories and people shaping the USA today

  34. Among the Managers Available on BBC iPlayer

    Robert Peston lifts the lid on the multi-million pound football management industry

  35. An Idea Whose Time Has Come Available on BBC iPlayer

    How common is simultaneous discovery in science and is it a case of convergent evolution?

  36. An Unhealthy Wait Available on BBC iPlayer

    Vivienne Parry on why it takes 17 years for medical discoveries to come into wide use.

  37. Analysis Available on BBC iPlayer

    Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad

  38. Andy Cave's Expedition Underground Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mountaineer Andy Cave joins the team working on the Thirlmere Aqueduct.

  39. Angels in the North Available on BBC iPlayer

    Gabrielle Drake looks at regional theatre through the story of Manchester's Royal Exchange

  40. Any Answers? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?

  41. Any Questions? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities

  42. Aping Evolution Available on BBC iPlayer

    Prof Steve Jones takes a sceptical look at the new science of evolutionary psychology

  43. Archers Omnibus, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    The week's events in Ambridge

  44. Archers, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Contemporary drama in a rural setting

  45. Archive Hour, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    A look back at programmes and recordings from the BBC archives

  46. Archive on 4 Available on BBC iPlayer

    A look back at programmes and recordings from the BBC archives

  47. Arise Black Man: The Peter Tosh Story Available on BBC iPlayer

    Grammy Award winning film maker Don Letts explores the life of reggae singer Peter Tosh.

  48. Art Bunker, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Bob Dickinson visits a new festival of contemporary art in a nuclear bunker in Bosnia.

  49. Art of Darkness, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Richard Coles on the inspiration to artists of darkness and the Northern lights in Norway.

  50. Art of Monarchy, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Will Gompertz examines objects in the Royal Collection that define the British monarchy.

  51. Art of Water Music, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Midge Ure investigates water's role as a constantly flowing source of musical inspiration.

  52. Asian Youth Movements, The Available on BBC iPlayer

    Zaiba Malik on the Asian youth movements in the 1970s who fought for justice and equality.

  53. Australian Rap Available on BBC iPlayer

    Rapping out dreamtime stories: a new outlet for Australian Aboriginal youth.

  54. Ayckbourn in Action Available on BBC iPlayer

    Amid rehearsals for his 75th play, an analysis of Alan Ayckbourn's talent as a director.

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