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  1. 2010: Space Odyssey to Europa Available on BBC iPlayer

    Astronomer Paul Murdin asks if Jupiter's moon, Europa, might sustain biological life.

  2. 78 Revolutions Available on BBC iPlayer

    Jenny Hammerton, a DJ of 78s, explores why the old discs are still alive and kicking.

  3. A Baby Asbo Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  4. A Brief History of Mathematics Available on BBC iPlayer

    Professor Marcus du Sautoy reveals the personalities behind the calculations

  5. A Child to Sponsor Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  6. 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.

  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 Special Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  9. 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.

  10. A Last Excuse Me Dance Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  11. A Student Voice Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  12. ADHD and Me Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  13. After I Was Gorgeous Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  14. After the Flood Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  15. Am I Really Free? Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  16. 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.

  17. America, Empire of Liberty Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  18. Among the Managers Available on BBC iPlayer

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

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

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

  20. Angels in the North Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  21. Aping Evolution Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  22. Archive on 4 Available on BBC iPlayer

    A look back at programmes and recordings from the BBC archives

  23. Australian Rap Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  24. Ayckbourn in Action Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  25. Bach's Choir Available on BBC iPlayer

    Stephen Evans traces the 800-year history of the boys' choir of St Thomas' Church, Leipzig

  26. Batman and the Barbies Available on BBC iPlayer

    Felicity Finch joins conservationist Tim Dixon in search of the very rare Barbestelle bats

  27. Between the Tides Available on BBC iPlayer

    An exciting and revelatory soundscape following life between the tides on a sandy coast.

  28. Big Game, Little Game Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mark Stephen charts a job swap between gamekeepers from the Kalahari and the Angus Glens

  29. Biomimicry: Inspired by Nature Available on BBC iPlayer

    Scientist and broadcaster Prof Trevor Cox explores a new wave of biomimicry.

  30. Bitten by the Bug Available on BBC iPlayer

    Brett Westwood explores the UK's natural history societies

  31. Bleached Bone and Living Wood Available on BBC iPlayer

    Christine Finn visits the house that was the poet Wilfred Owen's final refuge in France.

  32. Bleep Bleep Bloop: Music and Video Games Available on BBC iPlayer

    Paul Bennun explores the world of music composed for video games.

  33. Blind Man's Bete Noire Available on BBC iPlayer

    Peter White explores some of the things that annoy him about blindness

  34. Blood For Blood Available on BBC iPlayer

    Why are black and Asian people in Britain reluctant to act as blood and organ donors?

  35. Blowing in the Wind: Dylan's Spiritual Journey Available on BBC iPlayer

    An exploration of the spiritual side of the music of Bob Dylan as the singer turns 70.

  36. Blue Notes, Cold Nights Available on BBC iPlayer

    How Scandinavia became home to a generation of African-American jazz and blues musicians.

  37. Boot Camp on a Boat: Still Sailing? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Jolyon Jenkins returns to Hull to report on an innovative yacht scheme for young NEETs.

  38. Border Business Available on BBC iPlayer

    Declan Curry visits two companies in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

  39. Born in Bradford Available on BBC iPlayer

    Winifred Robinson tracks researchers on one of the world's largest child health studies.

  40. Bosphorus Available on BBC iPlayer

    Edward Stourton explores the life and history of the Bosphorus

  41. Boundaries of Blood Available on BBC iPlayer

    How does the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, which created Bangladesh, still resonate today?

  42. Brain Culture: Neuroscience and Society Available on BBC iPlayer

    Matthew Taylor explores the coming 'Brain Culture'

  43. Bridging the Morphine Gap Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mukti Jain Campion asks why India's people have virtually no access to medical morphine.

  44. Brighton: The Bomb That Changed Politics Available on BBC iPlayer

    Michael Dobbs explores the political legacy of the Brighton hotel bombing.

  45. Britain in a Box Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series exploring the stories behind programmes which have become part of TV history

  46. Britain's Labs Available on BBC iPlayer

    Professor Iain Stewart visits Britain's leading laboratories

  47. Britain's Sputnik Available on BBC iPlayer

    Roland Pease recalls ZETA, a nuclear energy project unveiled in 1958 by British scientists

  48. British Muslims - In the Shadow of 9/11 Available on BBC iPlayer

    Navid Akhtar explores the British Muslim experience in the ten years since the 9/11 attack

  49. Building the Big Society Available on BBC iPlayer

    Giles Edwards follows the work of people implementing the government's flagship policy

  50. Buying Defence Available on BBC iPlayer

    Is Britain wasting billions through bad defence procurement? Francis Tusa investigates.

  51. Camel Country Available on BBC iPlayer

    Camels remain at the heart of Arabic culture. Tessa McGregor joins an Omani caravan.

  52. Can You Touch Your Toes? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Anita Anand investigates a new system designed to work out who is and isn't fit for work.

  53. Capitalism on Trial Available on BBC iPlayer

    Michael Portillo weighs up the costs and benefits of global capitalism

  54. Caring Too Much Available on BBC iPlayer

    Julie Fernandez explores the complex relationship between disabled child and parent carer.

  55. Cat Women of the Moon Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sarah Hall explores the popular sci-fi motif of an all-women society surviving without men

  56. Change of Art Available on BBC iPlayer

    Artist Andrew Shoben explores a controversial idea to 'rotate or retire' public artworks.

  57. Chips With Everything Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sue Nelson investigates the humble source of the silicon chip.

  58. Clair Patterson: Scourge of the Lead Industry Available on BBC iPlayer

    The story of Clair Patterson's discovery of the global contamination of the environment.

  59. Classics Illustrated: The Comic Book Unbound Available on BBC iPlayer

    Bill Paterson marks the 70th anniversary of the Classics Illustrated comic book series.

  60. Coming Out Available on BBC iPlayer

    Five programmes exploring the ways in which people reveal their true selves to the world.

  61. Composer Joseph Horovitz: No Ordinary Joe Available on BBC iPlayer

    Debbie Wiseman tells the fascinating story of the composer of Captain Noah and Rumpole.

  62. Curb your Judaism Available on BBC iPlayer

    David Schneider looks back at the history of British Jewish comedy.

  63. David Cameron's Big Idea Available on BBC iPlayer

    Steve Richards explores David Cameron's vision for the state and society

  64. David Hume and the Triumph of Reason Available on BBC iPlayer

    Allan Little profiles the great philosopher David Hume who was born 300 years ago.

  65. Dead Sea Scrolls Revisited Available on BBC iPlayer

    Roger Bolton reassesses one of the world's great archaeological discoveries

  66. Defining The Decade Available on BBC iPlayer

    Edward Stourton tries to make sense of the past decade

  67. Democracy on Trial Available on BBC iPlayer

    Michael Portillo examines the development of democracy over 2,500 years

  68. Doctor - Tell Me the Truth Available on BBC iPlayer

    James Reason explores how patient safety can be improved by doctors admitting mistakes

  69. Does Happiness Write White? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Why do writers find happiness such a difficult emotion to capture on the page?

  70. Doing It in the Street Available on BBC iPlayer

    Martin Reeve follows the fortunes of street theatre in Britain over the last 40 years.

  71. Domesday Reloaded - Me and My Square Available on BBC iPlayer

    Five Radio 4 presenters return to a place that had special significance for them in 1986

  72. Domesday Reloaded: How Britain Has Changed Available on BBC iPlayer

    Danny Dorling uses the Domesday Reloaded data to explore how Britain has changed.

  73. Don't Log Off Available on BBC iPlayer

    Alan Dein crosses the world on a series of late night excursions via Facebook and Skype

  74. Drone Wars Available on BBC iPlayer

    How the pilotless drone aircraft is controversially transforming air warfare.

  75. Einstein's Fiddle Available on BBC iPlayer

    Physicist Brian Foster explores the role of music in the life of Albert Einstein.

  76. Erased Memories and Spotless Minds Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dr Mark Lythgoe investigates the science of erasing memories.

  77. Erich Honecker's Rock and Roll Years Available on BBC iPlayer

    Henning Wehn investigates 'Ostrock' - the East German rock and pop music scene.

  78. Ethnic Drugs: The Magic Bullet? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Connie St Louis investigates ethnic marketing in the pharmaceutical industry.

  79. Europe's Choice Available on BBC iPlayer

    Allan Little looks at key moments and issues that brought the EU to the current crisis

  80. Europe: Driving on the Right Available on BBC iPlayer

    Chris Bowlby looks at how the far right is influencing mainstream European politics

  81. Extinct! Available on BBC iPlayer

    Adam Rutherford presents a three-part series on extinction

  82. Falling for Francoise Available on BBC iPlayer

    John Andrew returns to Paris where he lost his heart to 60s icon Francoise Hardy.

  83. Fallout: The Legacy of Chernobyl Available on BBC iPlayer

    Nick Ross investigates the health impact of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident.

  84. Famed for Its Knitting Available on BBC iPlayer

    The life and changing times of Woman's Weekly as it celebrates its centenary.

  85. Fathers and Sons - From the Falklands to Helmand Available on BBC iPlayer

    Two Falklands veterans with mixed feelings about having sons in the military.

  86. Feed Me to the Wind Available on BBC iPlayer

    Across Britain, cremation ashes remain uncollected. Amanda Mitchinson investigates why.

  87. Fela Kuti Comes Home Available on BBC iPlayer

    Radio 4 explores the story of Nigerian musican and political revolutionary, Fela Kuti.

  88. FIFA: Football, Power and Politics Available on BBC iPlayer

    David Goldblatt tells the turbulent story of FIFA, international football's governing body

  89. Fighting the Power of Pink Available on BBC iPlayer

    Kat Arney investigates why little girls are addicted to the colour pink, and if it matters

  90. File on 4 Available on BBC iPlayer

    Award-winning current affairs documentary series

  91. Fingerprints on Trial Available on BBC iPlayer

    Claudia Hammond asks how much we can trust fingerprint evidence.

  92. Foes Reunited Available on BBC iPlayer

    Why are youths in Northern Ireland using social networking sites to spread sectarianism?

  93. Folk Song, Art Song Available on BBC iPlayer

    Christopher Maltman debates the place of folk song in the classical recital repertoire.

  94. For Nature, Not Humans Available on BBC iPlayer

    Alan Leith tells the story of the eccentric recluse who purchased Brownsea Island in 1927.

  95. Forbidden Families Available on BBC iPlayer

    Bettany Hughes tells the stories of women denied their families by the march of history

  96. France and Race: A Question of Identite Available on BBC iPlayer

    Julian Jackson on the issue at the heart of the forthcoming French presidential election.

  97. France's Forgotten Concentration Camps Available on BBC iPlayer

    Investigating the concentration camps set up in France to hold Spanish Civil War refugees.

  98. Frankenstein's Moon Available on BBC iPlayer

    Adam Rutherford with astronomical insights on literature and art.

  99. Free Wales Harmony: When Pop Went Welsh Available on BBC iPlayer

    Manchester DJ and record collector Andy Votel explores Welsh language pop music.

  100. From Birmingham to Beijing: The Lure of a Chinese Career Available on BBC iPlayer

    The stories of graduates finding work internships far afield in China.

  101. From Frestonia to Belgravia: The History of Squatting Available on BBC iPlayer

    Robert Elms charts the history, ideology and culture of squatting.

  102. GCHQ: Cracking the Code Available on BBC iPlayer

    BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera goes inside Britain's secret listening station.

  103. Generation E Available on BBC iPlayer

    Lucy Ash meets Europe's next generation at a time of economic and political turmoil

  104. Generations Apart Available on BBC iPlayer

    Fi Glover presents a series tracking people from two very different generations

  105. Genius Unrecognised Available on BBC iPlayer

    Tony Hill looks at the genesis of five inventions that define our world today

  106. Ghost Music Available on BBC iPlayer

    Archaeologist Christine Finn taps her foot to ancient sounds not heard for millennia.

  107. Give Me the MoonLITE Available on BBC iPlayer

    Richard Hollingham examines British plans for a moon mission.

  108. Giving the Critic Back His Voice Available on BBC iPlayer

    Ricky Ross discovers how one Scottish company is giving back the freedom of speech.

  109. GM Rides Again Available on BBC iPlayer

    Susan Watts investigates the second generation of genetically modified crops.

  110. God in China Available on BBC iPlayer

    Tim Gardam investigates faith in modern China

  111. God On My Mind Available on BBC iPlayer

    Matthew Taylor discovers what science tells us about our need for religion

  112. Gone Today, Hair Tomorrow Available on BBC iPlayer

    The story of hair as an artefact of remembrance.

  113. Good King George Available on BBC iPlayer

    Simon Heffer re-evaluates the reign of George V.

  114. Goodnight John Boy Available on BBC iPlayer

    Frank Cottrell Boyce celebrates one of the great TV families, the Waltons.

  115. Greece: Broken Marble, Broken Future Available on BBC iPlayer

    Writer Maria Margaronis returns home to listen to those living through the Greek disaster.

  116. Green Ears Available on BBC iPlayer

    Professor Trevor Cox explores the world of sonic design applied to our outdoor spaces.

  117. Happy Birthday, Neptune Available on BBC iPlayer

    In the Solar System's outer darkness, planet Neptune has its first 'official' birthday.

  118. Hearing the Past Available on BBC iPlayer

    Professor Jim Al-Khalili explores how the sounds of our past still influence us today.

  119. Hearts and Minds Available on BBC iPlayer

    Nick Fraser considers the role of intellectuals in relation to world events and conflicts

  120. Hemingway Days Available on BBC iPlayer

    Wayne Hemingway celebrates the lives of 1950s designers Robin and Lucienne Day.

  121. Here We Come Available on BBC iPlayer

    John Waite tells the story of The Monkees, the successful 1960s pop group.

  122. Hidden Henry Available on BBC iPlayer

    Piortraits of unknown, intimate and surprising aspects of Henry VIII's character

  123. Home from Home Available on BBC iPlayer

    Hardeep Singh Kohli meets British Indians who have left the UK for a new life in India

  124. Honest Doubt: The History of an Epic Struggle Available on BBC iPlayer

    Richard Holloway presents a series on the relationship between faith and doubt

  125. Hook, Line and Singer Available on BBC iPlayer

    Cerys Matthews explores her love affair with angling.

  126. Horsepower Available on BBC iPlayer

    Jane Smiley goes horse racing in California. Why is it such fertile ground for a novelist?

  127. How Dolly Got Rotherham Reading Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sarfraz Manzoor meets Dolly Parton to discover her 'Imagination Library'.

  128. How New Is the New Philanthropy? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Hugh Cunningham presents a history of philanthropic giving in Britain

  129. How to Write a Personal Statement Available on BBC iPlayer

    A personal statement is crucial for university. What should it say, asks Imogen Stubbs?

  130. Human Kind Available on BBC iPlayer

    Matthew Taylor tells the story of the last eight years in the life of George Price.

  131. Hunting Haydn's Head Available on BBC iPlayer

    Simon Townley tells the story of the theft of the skull of composer Joseph Haydn.

  132. Hurricane Rash Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dr Kevin Fong looks at the birth of modern plastic surgery during World War II.

  133. Ibiza: Britain's Balearic Soul Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dr Kate O'Brien explores Ibiza's subtle influence over British youth culture and nightlife

  134. Image of a Troubled Mind Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dr Mark Lythgoe investigates the technology of brain scanning.

  135. Images That Changed The World Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dr Mark Lythgoe tells the untold story of medical imaging

  136. In Defence of Politics Available on BBC iPlayer

    Professor Matthew Flinders challenges political cynicism

  137. In Denial - Climate on the Couch Available on BBC iPlayer

    Jolyon Jenkins investigates the psychology of climate change - why aren't we more worried?

  138. In Doubt We Trust Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mark Vernon examines how desire for certainty has affected people's ability to doubt

  139. In for the Kill Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mike Phillips investigates the coming of age of black British crime fiction.

  140. In Our Own Image - Evolving Humanity Available on BBC iPlayer

    Adam Rutherford asks how talking, travelling and technology affect human genetic evolution

  141. In Pursuit of Happiness Available on BBC iPlayer

    Claudia Hammond looks at the government's plan to measure the nation's happiness.

  142. In Search of Barney Bubbles Available on BBC iPlayer

    The hunt for the truth about the most influential and enigmatic of graphic designers.

  143. In Search of Originality Available on BBC iPlayer

    Ian Peacock challenges himself to come up with just one original thought of his own.

  144. In the Lounge with Rich Morton Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedian and musician Rich Morton explores the laid-back world of lounge music.

  145. Inflamed Response Available on BBC iPlayer

    Research is giving new insights into the relationship between mind and body.

  146. Inside Intuition Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dr Mark Lythgoe attempts to find out what constitutes intuition and when we should use it.

  147. Inside the Academie Francaise Available on BBC iPlayer

    Agnes Poirier explores the role of the body which protects the French language.

  148. Inside the Brain of a Five-Year-Old Available on BBC iPlayer

    Claudia Hammond investigates how neursocience is heading for the classroom.

  149. Inside the Virtual Anthill: Open Source Means Business Available on BBC iPlayer

    Gerry Northam goes behind the scenes to investigate 'open source' computer software.

  150. Interrail Tales Available on BBC iPlayer

    Miranda Sawyer on the impact of cheap European train travel on generations of Britons

  151. Into the Music Library Available on BBC iPlayer

    An exploration of the strange (and strangely familiar) sound world of 'Library Music'.

  152. Iran: A Revolutionary State Available on BBC iPlayer

    John Tusa chronicles the making of modern Iran

  153. Is Surgery Scientific? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Surgery is a craft and historically has not been subject to scientific scrutiny until now.

  154. It's Fun, but Is It Theatre? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Theatre critic Sarah Hemming investigates the popular new interactive theatre trend.

  155. James and the Giant Eagle Available on BBC iPlayer

    James Aldred encounters one of the world's most powerful birds of prey, the Harpy Eagle.

  156. Japan: Coping With Disaster Available on BBC iPlayer

    What does the response to last year's tsunami and meltdown tell us about modern Japan?

  157. Jatropha: The Wonder Plant Available on BBC iPlayer

    Chandy Nath visits India to explore the extraordinary Jatropha plant.

  158. La France Maintenant Available on BBC iPlayer

    Andrew Hussey goes beyond the cliches to discover the true face of 21st-century France

  159. Ladies of the Links Available on BBC iPlayer

    Rhona Cameron celebrates the bi-centenary of the earliest known women's golf competition.

  160. Last Chance for Africa's Elephants? Available on BBC iPlayer

    How can science can stop an upsurge in the slaughter of African elephants for their ivory?

  161. Late Nights at the Blue Boar Available on BBC iPlayer

    Pete Paphides tells the story of the M1's 1960s music meeting place - Blue Boar services.

  162. Lawrence in New Mexico Available on BBC iPlayer

    Geoff Dyer explores DH Lawrence's life-changing experiences in New Mexico in the 1920s.

  163. Lebanon: The Next Generation Available on BBC iPlayer

    20 years on John McCarthy returns to Lebanon, in search of signs of the Arab spring.

  164. Liberty, Fraternity, Anarchy - Le Punk Francais Available on BBC iPlayer

    How France played a pivotal role in the explosion of 70s punk.

  165. Linnaeus and the Immorality of Bluebells Available on BBC iPlayer

    Anna Pavord explores the life and legacy of the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus.

  166. Liszt and His Women Available on BBC iPlayer

    Pianist Lucy Parham explores the composer's web of romantic relationships.

  167. Lives in a Landscape Available on BBC iPlayer

    Documentary series telling original stories about real lives in Britain today

  168. Lord Gnome Aged 49 and Three Quarters Available on BBC iPlayer

    As Private Eye nears 50, Michael Crick traces its ups and downs and assesses its impact.

  169. Make Me a National Treasure Available on BBC iPlayer

    Gyles Brandreth discovers what it takes to become a national treasure.

  170. Making Tracks Available on BBC iPlayer

    Paul Morley visits the Basing St Studios in the company of Trevor Horn and Chris Blackwell

  171. Malmesbury: The Philosophy Town Available on BBC iPlayer

    Malmesbury in Wiltshire aims to establish itself as the country's 'Philosophy Town'.

  172. Mapping Britain's Underworld Available on BBC iPlayer

    Adam Hart-Davis reports on a major research project to map underground Britain.

  173. Marcus du Sautoy's Five Shapes Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy finds his favourite forms in some highly unlikely places.

  174. Mastering the Art of the Kimono Available on BBC iPlayer

    Roland Buerk reports on the crisis in Japan's declining traditional kimono industry.

  175. Mel's Iron Age Holiday Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mel Giedroyc takes a British family back 2,000 years to live in a Danish Iron Age village.

  176. Merzman: The Art of Kurt Schwitters Available on BBC iPlayer

    How a leading German modern artist's greatest work was rediscovered in a barn in Cumbria.

  177. MI6: A Century in the Shadows Available on BBC iPlayer

    Gordon Corera looks inside Britain's Secret Intelligence Service

  178. Mind Changers Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series exploring the development of the science of psychology during the 20th century

  179. Mind Myths Available on BBC iPlayer

    Claudia Hammond slays common myths about the brain and its workings.

  180. Moats, Mortgages and Mayhem Available on BBC iPlayer

    Nick Robinson reflects on the reporting of the MPs' expenses scandal and its repercussions

  181. Monty Python's Fliegender Zirkus! Available on BBC iPlayer

    Henning Wehn tells the story of Monty Python's adventures in Germany.

  182. Morecambe: Chill Winds on the Bay Available on BBC iPlayer

    Following 12 months in the life of the seaside town of Morecambe

  183. Mr Suzuki's Bach Passion Available on BBC iPlayer

    Overthrowing centuries of musical tradition - and prejudice: the Japanese Bach revolution.

  184. My Empire of Dust Available on BBC iPlayer

    Wolfgang Stoecker is on a mission to explore the meaning of dust.

  185. New Conversation Available on BBC iPlayer

    Olivia O'Leary follows historian Theodore Zeldin in the quest to reform conversation.

  186. Nigerian Crossroads Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mark Doyle asks if Nigeria will become a full democracy or be torn apart by violence.

  187. Night Rescue: Saving the Manx Shearwater Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sarah Moore meets bird rescuer Jean Hains, who helps young Manx Shearwaters.

  188. Night Visions Available on BBC iPlayer

    Poet Paul Farley flies over London in a police helicopter and reflects on the city below.

  189. North and South: Across the Great Divide Available on BBC iPlayer

    Ian Marchant takes a trip along the line dividing the North of England from the South

  190. Not Just Funny Animal Voices Available on BBC iPlayer

    The life of Johnny Morris, told by his friend and former co-presenter Terry Nutkins.

  191. Number One Forensic Detective Agency Available on BBC iPlayer

    The story of how Botswana has become Africa's leading exponent of crime investigation.

  192. Obama: Professor President Available on BBC iPlayer

    Kwame Anthony Appiah investigates president-elect Obama's academic career.

  193. One in a Million Available on BBC iPlayer

    One million books given away for free - how did it affect those involved?

  194. Open Source Available on BBC iPlayer

    Paul Bennun finds out how Free and Open Source software is making its impact felt.

  195. Opening the Boxes: A Soprano's Secrets Available on BBC iPlayer

    Michael White uncovers the life of the soprano singer Jennifer Vyvyan.

  196. Oscar and Al Pacino Available on BBC iPlayer

    An exclusive interview with Al Pacino about his passion for Oscar Wilde.

  197. Our Daily Bread Available on BBC iPlayer

    Jonathan Kent looks at a staple we take for granted and explores what it reveals about us

  198. Outfoxed: The Story of Hunting in Britain Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dr Emma Griffin finds out why fox hunting is still flourishing despite the seven-year ban.

  199. Paddling with Peter Duck Available on BBC iPlayer

    John McCarthy explores the life of Arthur Ransome through the boats he once owned.

  200. Peston and the Money Men Available on BBC iPlayer

    Robert Peston talks to four key individuals about the global financial meltdown

  201. Picking Round Apples Available on BBC iPlayer

    Steve Carver lives the life of a seasonal apple picker on a farm in Herefordshire.

  202. Picture Power: Portraits of Five Leading Press Photographers Available on BBC iPlayer

    Miles Warde presents an insight into the work of professional photographers

  203. Pleistocene Park Available on BBC iPlayer

    Adam Fowler investigates an extraordinary scientific experiment in Siberia.

  204. Poorer Than Their Parents Available on BBC iPlayer

    Financial guru Alvin Hall helps young people plan ahead for an uncertain future

  205. Post Hackgate: Journalism at the Crossroads Available on BBC iPlayer

    John Lloyd of the FT on the future of journalism after the phone hacking scandal.

  206. Post Mortem Available on BBC iPlayer

    Professor Lucas performs a 'consented' post mortem, defending its contribution to medicine

  207. Prisoners' Women Available on BBC iPlayer

    Women talk about how they cope with life on the outside when men go to prison.

  208. Punt PI Available on BBC iPlayer

    Steve Punt turns private investigator, examining little mysteries that amuse and beguile

  209. Quest for a Cure Available on BBC iPlayer

    Peter Day visits Washington DC to see whether the regulators will licence an HIV-Aids drug

  210. Reader's Digest: Trouble in Pleasantville Available on BBC iPlayer

    John Waite asks why one of the world's most successful publishers has hit hard times.

  211. Reading between the Lines Available on BBC iPlayer

    Michael Morpurgo on the changing experience of learning to read over the last 70 years

  212. Repainting Giverny Available on BBC iPlayer

    Irma Kurtz travels to Monet's Giverny garden to hear how losing his sight changed his work

  213. Requiem for a Moth Available on BBC iPlayer

    What does the quest for moths reveal about Britain's human inhabitants?

  214. Return to Vukovar Available on BBC iPlayer

    Martin Bell returns 20 years on to the Siege of Vukovar in Croatia.

  215. Robots that Care Available on BBC iPlayer

    Jon Stewart charts the increasing interaction between humans and robots

  216. Roger's Rabbits Available on BBC iPlayer

    Roger Law takes a look at the 'fancy': the wonderful world of show rabbits.

  217. Royal Racers and Fascinators Available on BBC iPlayer

    Hardeep Singh Kohli visits Royal Ascot on the 300th anniversary of the racecourse.

  218. Rupert Bear and Me Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mark Radcliffe explores the continued success and appeal of the little white bear.

  219. Russia: The Wild East Available on BBC iPlayer

    A history of Russia, written and presented by Martin Sixsmith

  220. Saving Species Available on BBC iPlayer

    Examining the world of nature and the challenges of wildlife conservation

  221. Science Betrayed Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dr Adam Rutherford investigates topical science stories

  222. Science in the Making Available on BBC iPlayer

    Stephen Webster examines the way scientists work and asks why we should believe them

  223. Science: From Cradle to Grave Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dr Ben Goldacre explores what happens when science takes the long view.

  224. Scientists Go To Hollywood Available on BBC iPlayer

    Adam Rutherford talks to the scientific advisors behind some well-known films and TV shows

  225. Scientists of the Subprime Available on BBC iPlayer

    Ehsan Masood examines how science could help prevent future banking crises.

  226. Scott's Legacy Available on BBC iPlayer

    Amundsen may have beaten Scott to the South Pole but Science was the real winner.

  227. Secret Britain Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series examining the role of state secrecy in Britain

  228. Secrets of the Super Old Available on BBC iPlayer

    How the oldest people on the planet are helping scientists to unlock the secrets of ageing

  229. Shakespeare's Restless World Available on BBC iPlayer

    Neil MacGregor uncovers the stories twenty objects tell us about Shakespeare's world.

  230. Simon Singh's Numbers Available on BBC iPlayer

    Simon Singh takes a quirky look at some of the most important numbers in mathematics.

  231. Simpson in Afghanistan Available on BBC iPlayer

    John Simpson reports from Afghanistan and asks how things have gone wrong.

  232. Slums 101 Available on BBC iPlayer

    Paul Mason visits Manila to assess the benefits of life in the world's poorest slums.

  233. So You Want To Be an Exorcist Available on BBC iPlayer

    The exorcism business is booming - Jolyon Jenkins asks if and why demonism is on the rise.

  234. Soft Power Hard News Available on BBC iPlayer

    How the power of the news media is used as a global government tool for influence

  235. Songs for Madame Vasnier Available on BBC iPlayer

    Richard Langham Smith on the songs Debussy wrote for his muse Madame Vasnier.

  236. Songs for Tahrir Available on BBC iPlayer

    Reem Kelani explores the role of music in the Egyptian revolution of early 2011.

  237. Sore Fingers Available on BBC iPlayer

    Bluegrass in the Cotswolds at the Sore Fingers Summer School.

  238. Sound Architecture: The Spaces That Speak Available on BBC iPlayer

    Science broadcaster Professor Trevor Cox explores the science of aural architecture.

  239. Spirit of the Beehive Available on BBC iPlayer

    A composed feature exploring our relationship with the honeybee.

  240. Spooklights Available on BBC iPlayer

    Chemist Andrea Sella investigates things that go flash in the dark.

  241. Sport and the British Available on BBC iPlayer

    Clare Balding charts how sport has shaped the British and how Britain has shaped sport

  242. Squeezing Victoria's Curves Available on BBC iPlayer

    Ayisha Yahya investigates the cause of the falling water levels in Lake Victoria.

  243. Stephanomics Available on BBC iPlayer

    Stephanie Flanders discusses the global financial crisis with top economic thinkers

  244. Sun, Spoor and Spots: Counting Namibia's Cheetahs Available on BBC iPlayer

    Frauke Jensen reports on a research project set up to count Namibia's cheetah population.

  245. Super Recognisers Available on BBC iPlayer

    Claudia Hammond investigates the science of face recognition.

  246. Swinging for Survival Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sue Broom explores new scientific research on female promiscuity across the animal kingdom

  247. Sylvie Simmons: The Rock Chick Available on BBC iPlayer

    Islington-born Sylvie Simmons talks to Nick Barraclough about her life as a rock writer.

  248. Taboo be Doo Available on BBC iPlayer

    Terence Blacker explores politically incorrect music over the last century

  249. Taking Tea with Tyrants Available on BBC iPlayer

    Lyse Doucet asks diplomats and politicians how we should engage with brutal regimes.

  250. Tales from the Arab Spring Available on BBC iPlayer

    Jeremy Bowen hears first-hand accounts of the revolution which started in Tunisia

  251. Tales from the Digital Archive Available on BBC iPlayer

    Christine Finn explores how authors' archive is kept, now they write on screens not paper.

  252. Tales from the Stave Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series that tracks down the stories behind the scores of well-known pieces of music

  253. Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle Available on BBC iPlayer

    How Tarzan has enjoyed a hundred years swinging through the jungle of popular culture.

  254. Ten Rare Men Available on BBC iPlayer

    Howard Stableford meets the Ten Rare Men, the experts who rule on rare bird sightings.

  255. The 12 Inch Single Available on BBC iPlayer

    Paul Morley on the 7-inch single's grand relative - the 12-inch - and its peak in the 80s.

  256. The Advance of the Giant Crabs Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  257. The Age of the Genome Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  258. The Alias Men Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  259. The Archive Hour Available on BBC iPlayer

    A look back at programmes and recordings from the BBC archives

  260. The Art Bunker Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  261. The Art of Darkness Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  262. The Art of Monarchy Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  263. The Art of Water Music Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  264. The Asian Youth Movements Available on BBC iPlayer

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

  265. The Bankers and the Bottom Billion Available on BBC iPlayer

    Will an explosion in financial services aimed at the world's poorest help, or hurt, them?

  266. The Barbershop Available on BBC iPlayer

    An insightful, humorous piece of reportage from inside the barber shop.

  267. The Barlow-Morgenstern Method Available on BBC iPlayer

    Tony Hawks uses an unusual reference work to explore the world of musical plagiarism.

  268. The Battle for Egypt Available on BBC iPlayer

    A year after the fall of President Mubarak of Egypt, what happened to the revolution?

  269. The Biggest Radio on Earth Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dr Lucie Green reports on plans for a radio telescope the size of a continent.

  270. The Bird Fancyer's Delight Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sarah Angliss uncovers the fascinating story of how we tried to teach the birds to sing.

  271. The Bishop and the Prisoner Available on BBC iPlayer

    The bishop of Liverpool talks to prisoners, politicians and pundits about the penal system

  272. The Blood Telegram Available on BBC iPlayer

    The story of one of the most controversial documents in US diplomatic history.

  273. The Bob Graham Round Available on BBC iPlayer

    How the most gruelling fell race is inspiring a composer to write a new piece of music.

  274. The British Caste Conundrum Available on BBC iPlayer

    Paul Sinha finds some British Asians believe caste discrimination is alive and well in UK.

  275. The British Germans Available on BBC iPlayer

    Why many thousands of former British army soldiers have settled in Germany.

  276. The Brotherton Archive and Me Available on BBC iPlayer

    Julia Blackburn meets writers whose private papers reside in Leeds University Library.

  277. The Brown Years Available on BBC iPlayer

    Steve Richards tells the inside story of Gordon Brown's time as prime minister

  278. The Call Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dominic Arkwright talks to people who have taken or made life-changing phone calls

  279. The Call of the Arab Spring Available on BBC iPlayer

    Zubeida Malik meets young British Arabs who took part in the Arab uprisings.

  280. The Chalet School Available on BBC iPlayer

    The crime writer Val McDermid on how boarding school novels inspired her to be a writer.

  281. The Chambers Available on BBC iPlayer

    Following the barristers, clerks and staff of one of London's leading law chambers

  282. The Chaplin Archive Available on BBC iPlayer

    Exploring the vast archive of Chaplin's unfinished scripts, letters and press cuttings

  283. The Chemist of Life and Death Available on BBC iPlayer

    How chemist Fritz Haber saved billions from starvation - and pioneered gas warfare too.

  284. The Chinese Nureyev Available on BBC iPlayer

    Li Cunxin, Madame Mao's favourite dancer, tells Darcey Bussell about his amazing journey.

  285. The Class Ceiling Available on BBC iPlayer

    Polly Toynbee explores how possible it is to move up through British society

  286. The Communist Cosmos Available on BBC iPlayer

    Angus Roxburgh explores the years when the Soviet Union ruled space.

  287. The Computer with a Poker Face Available on BBC iPlayer

    Simon Singh witnesses the first man versus machine poker championship in Vancouver.

  288. The Countertenor Available on BBC iPlayer

    Men who sing in falsetto: Bidisha on the countertenor voice, from Purcell to Plan B.

  289. The Cuckoo Available on BBC iPlayer

    A fascinating insight into one of Nature's greatest cheats.

  290. The Dali Christ Available on BBC iPlayer

    The Dali Christ is Scotland's favourite painting. Louise Welsh finds out why.

  291. The Defeat of Sleep Available on BBC iPlayer

    Pallab Ghosh investigates the potential effects of anti-sleep drugs on society.

  292. The Degner Defection Available on BBC iPlayer

    Stephen Evans tells the story of daring East German defector Ernst Degner.

  293. The Digital Human Available on BBC iPlayer

    Aleks Krotoski explores the digital world and how technology touches everything people do

  294. The Dog and the Whale Available on BBC iPlayer

    Tucker the sniffer dog takes a boat trip to save the whales.

  295. The End of Drug Discovery Available on BBC iPlayer

    Geoff Watts asks why the source of new medical drugs is drying up.

  296. The Entrepreneur's Wound Available on BBC iPlayer

    Top business people discuss the effect that their traumatic childhood had on them.

  297. The Eureka Years Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series exploring spectacular years in the history of science

  298. The First 1000 Days: A Legacy for Life Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dr Mark Porter on whether adult health is determined by the first thousand days of life

  299. The First LP in Ireland Available on BBC iPlayer

    The extraordinary story of how classic Irish folk songs were saved from extinction.

  300. The Foghorn: A Celebration Available on BBC iPlayer

    Peter Curran celebrates the humble foghorn's powerful role in music, literature and film.

  301. The Freedom Trail Available on BBC iPlayer

    Edward Stourton walks the most dangerous WWII escape route over the Pyrenees

  302. The Great Game in a Cold Climate: A Tale of Two Cities Available on BBC iPlayer

    Adam Fowler visits Northern Canada to discover some potential benefits of global warming.

  303. The Greening of the Deserts Available on BBC iPlayer

    Ayisha Yahya explores warnings that some deserts could turn greener in the future

  304. The Herschel Space Telescope Available on BBC iPlayer

    Following the team who are working on the biggest telescope ever sent to space

  305. The Honest Musician's Fear of Accidental Plagiarism Available on BBC iPlayer

    What happens when a songwriter accidentally copies someone else's song?

  306. The Hunt for Bin Laden Available on BBC iPlayer

    Gordon Corera tells the story of the search for the world's most wanted terrorist

  307. The I Love You Bridge Available on BBC iPlayer

    Who wrote 'Clare Middleton I Love You Will You Marry Me' on a Sheffield bridge? Did she?

  308. The Ice Cream Van Cometh Available on BBC iPlayer

    Jim Carey celebrates the ice cream van with enthusiasts Francis Rossi and Johnny Vegas.

  309. The Ice Mountain Available on BBC iPlayer

    The journey of a fictional iceberg, and the events that led to the sinking of RMS Titanic.

  310. The Infinite Monkey Cage Available on BBC iPlayer

    Witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists eyes. With Brian Cox and Robin Ince

  311. The Internet Millionaires' Club Available on BBC iPlayer

    Jolyon Jenkins reports on the people trying to get rich online without actually working.

  312. The Invention of Germany Available on BBC iPlayer

    Misha Glenny presents a three part history of Germany before the world wars

  313. The Iraqi Interpreter's New Home Available on BBC iPlayer

    Iraqi interpreters were offered a new life in the UK for their help. What did they get?

  314. The Jawbone Available on BBC iPlayer

    Scientists analyse a small jawbone found in Kent's Cavern in Torquay over 80 years ago.

  315. The Jukes - Bad Blood or Bad Science Available on BBC iPlayer

    Steve Jones asks if people can be 'born bad"'- as was said of the infamous Jukes family.

  316. The Kill Factor Available on BBC iPlayer

    Stephen Evans examines how soldiers are taught to kill and asks what it does to them.

  317. The Ladies' Man of Opera Available on BBC iPlayer

    The surprising and touching story of how Richard Strauss' marriage inspired his music.

  318. The Leonardo Detectives Available on BBC iPlayer

    Art critic Rachel Campbell-Johnston, explores the mysterious world of art attribution.

  319. The Light Switch Project Available on BBC iPlayer

    What happens when you switch on a light? Toby Jones discovers it is a question without end

  320. The Lobotomists Available on BBC iPlayer

    Why were tens of thousands of people lobotomised in the 1940s and 50s in the UK and US?

  321. The London Nobody Knows Available on BBC iPlayer

    Historian and broadcaster Dan Cruickshank goes off the beaten track in London

  322. The Luddite Lament Available on BBC iPlayer

    The songs inspired by the Luddites and their uprisings - which began 200 years ago.

  323. The Lunatic Line Available on BBC iPlayer

    Ayisha Yahya tells the story of the 600-mile railway line from the Kenyan coast to Uganda

  324. The Making of Modern Medicine Available on BBC iPlayer

    Narrative history series exploring over 2,000 years of western medicine

  325. The Man with Many Names Available on BBC iPlayer

    Peter Day explores the wayward genius of Irish writer Flann O'Brien on his centenary.

  326. The Miracle Berry Available on BBC iPlayer

    Tom Mangold investigates a tale of dirty tricks and industrial espionage.

  327. The Mossad Available on BBC iPlayer

    Security Correspondent Gordon Corera reveals the story behind Israel's secret service.

  328. The Music That Melted Available on BBC iPlayer

    Under a full moon and the Northern Lights, Richard Coles hears the Ice Music of Norway.

  329. The Mysterious Mr Mercury Available on BBC iPlayer

    Midge Ure goes in search of the real Freddie Mercury.

  330. The Mystery of the Holy Thorn Available on BBC iPlayer

    Who cut down Glastonbury's 'holy thorn' tree? And why did it matter to so many people?

  331. The Mystery of the Marine Strandings Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sue Broom investigates why 26 dolphins were stranded and died in Falmouth Harbour in 2008.

  332. The Mystery of The Mystery of Edwin Drood Available on BBC iPlayer

    Frances Fyfield explores the manuscript of Dickens's last and unfinished novel.

  333. The Naming of Genes Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sue Broom cracks the code of the cryptic names that are given to genes by scientists.

  334. The New Global Economics Available on BBC iPlayer

    Martin Wolf, of the Financial Times, examines the global financial situation

  335. The New Guinea Singing Dog Available on BBC iPlayer

    Could a strange dog from remote New Guinea have been man's first best friend?

  336. The New Hindu Fundamentalists Available on BBC iPlayer

    Navdip Dhariwal investigates the rise of Hindu fundamentalism in Britain.

  337. The New Silk Road with Roger Law Available on BBC iPlayer

    Roger Law visits Yi Wu in China, fast becoming the biggest market place in the world.

  338. The New Two Cultures Available on BBC iPlayer

    Scientist and arts lover Dr Mark Lythgoe looks at the divide between the disciplines

  339. The Nile Available on BBC iPlayer

    Edward Stourton explores the impact of the famous river on the people of Egypt

  340. The No.219 Sodcast Project Available on BBC iPlayer

    Ian McMillan fights the cause of 'sodcasters', perpetrators of tinny mobile phone music.

  341. The Oldest Bible Available on BBC iPlayer

    Roger Bolton tells the story of the Codex Sinaiticus, the world's oldest bible.

  342. The Paper Round Available on BBC iPlayer

    Public figures revisit their paper round route and reveal how it influenced their lives

  343. The Path of Least Resistance Available on BBC iPlayer

    As antibiotic resistance increases, Dr Stuart Flanagan investigates what the future holds.

  344. The Peace Corps Writers Available on BBC iPlayer

    Bridget Kendall evaluates America's 'missionaries of democracy' in the Peace Corps.

  345. The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dominic Sandbrook charts the development of the post office

  346. The Perfumed Mountaineer Available on BBC iPlayer

    Hayden Lorimer explores the double life of Walter Poucher, photographer and perfumer.

  347. The Philosopher's Arms Available on BBC iPlayer

    Matthew Sweet examines philosophical problems with a live audience in a pub

  348. The Politics of Dancing: How Disco Changed the World Available on BBC iPlayer

    Martha Reeves uncovers the politics of the disco movement, beginning in New York.

  349. The Politics of Pandas Available on BBC iPlayer

    China's pandas are political animals. As Edinburgh gets two, Philip Dodd investigates.

  350. The Poppy Factory Available on BBC iPlayer

    Stories from the Poppy Factory in Surrey, where poppies are made for Remembrance Sunday.

  351. The Power of Om Available on BBC iPlayer

    Reverend Richard Coles explores the science of sacred sounds.

  352. The Price of Power Available on BBC iPlayer

    Jonathan Freedland addresses the knotty problem of MPs' pay and conditions.

  353. The Print Master Available on BBC iPlayer

    Stanley Jones, legendary print maker, in the Curwen Studio with artist Susan Aldworth.

  354. The Psychiatrist and the Deputy Fuhrer Available on BBC iPlayer

    1941. A British psychiatrist is sent to a safe house in Surrey to examine POW Rudolf Hess.

  355. The Public Philosopher Available on BBC iPlayer

    Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel questions the thinking beneath controversies

  356. The Rattigan Versions Available on BBC iPlayer

    Memories of playwright Terence Rattigan from people who had a close connection to him

  357. The Real Apprentice Available on BBC iPlayer

    Jon Manel investigates the world of the apprentice.

  358. The Road Home: Remaking Homer's Odyssey Available on BBC iPlayer

    Tom Holland explores the continuing appeal of Homer's Odyssey. Why should that be?

  359. The Roman Way Available on BBC iPlayer

    The Roman Way explores aspects of everyday life in the Roman Empire, two millennia ago.

  360. The RSC at 50 Available on BBC iPlayer

    James Naughtie follows the Royal Shakespeare Company as it celebrates its 50th birthday

  361. The Search for Growth Available on BBC iPlayer

    Stephanie Flanders sets out on the search for growth in Britain's economy

  362. The Secret Catacombs of Paris Available on BBC iPlayer

    Jonathan Glancey investigates Paris's secret underground maze of tunnels.

  363. The Secret History of Social Networking Available on BBC iPlayer

    Rory Cellan-Jones traces its roots

  364. The Sex Test Available on BBC iPlayer

    Chris Ledgard asks if gender testing will mean a level playing field for female athletes.

  365. The Shipwrecked Bears Available on BBC iPlayer

    Gyles Brandreth investigates the mystery of the missing teddy bears, the first ever made.

  366. The Sleep Diaries Available on BBC iPlayer

    In a series mixing science with art, myth and poetry, Paul Farley explores sleep

  367. The Smell of Money Available on BBC iPlayer

    Materials scientist Mark Miodownik asks whether we could live without cash.

  368. The State of Israel Available on BBC iPlayer

    At a time of change and turmoil in the Middle East, what is happening inside Israel?

  369. The Stationery Cupboard Available on BBC iPlayer

    Lucy Mangan explores our obsession with pens, paper and the paraphernalia of office life.

  370. The Story of Economics Available on BBC iPlayer

    Michael Blastland lays out the history of economic ideas

  371. The Swedish Invasion Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedian Danny Robins explores the global Swedish cultural explosion conquering the world.

  372. The Teenage Pregnancy Myth Available on BBC iPlayer

    Do assumptions about teenage pregnancy stand up to scrutiny? Miranda Sawyer investigates.

  373. The Teetotaller's Guide to Boozing Available on BBC iPlayer

    Sarfraz Manzoor looks at the life of a teetotaller in the UK.

  374. The Thing about Hank Available on BBC iPlayer

    Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, Phil Manzanera and Cliff Richard on Hank Marvin.

  375. The Tribes of Science Available on BBC iPlayer

    Peter Curran visits members of the many and varied disciplines of science

  376. The Tribes of Science Available on BBC iPlayer

    Peter Curran visits members of the many and varied disciplines of science

  377. The Trouble with Kane Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series following a new approach tried as an alternative to custody for child offenders

  378. The Tudor Tarantino Available on BBC iPlayer

    Dominic Arkwright charts the life of Thomas Middleton, the bad boy of Renaissance drama.

  379. The Twangmasters: The Art of the Lead Guitarist Available on BBC iPlayer

    Nick Barraclough explores what makes a great lead guitar player.

  380. The Twilight World of Syd Barrett Available on BBC iPlayer

    Pink Floyd members explore the tragic mental breakdown of former front man Syd Barrett.

  381. The Underwater Gendarme Available on BBC iPlayer

    Horatio Clare joins the Paris River Police, the Brigade Fluviale, on patrol on the Seine

  382. The Unseeing Eye Available on BBC iPlayer

    As Britain's last glass eye maker retires, Jolyon Jenkins explores the world of false eyes

  383. The Walpole Chronicle Available on BBC iPlayer

    Eric Robson asks why the bestselling author Hugh Walpole has been forgotten.

  384. The War Brides Return Available on BBC iPlayer

    Testimony from the women who sailed across the Atlantic to join their servicemen husbands.

  385. The War over Syria Available on BBC iPlayer

    Barbara Plett examines how the Syria conflict could shape the future of the Middle East.

  386. The Wedding Gold Thefts Available on BBC iPlayer

    The high price of gold has led to Asians being targeted for their wedding jewellery.

  387. The Wonder Cure? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Matthew Hill investigates the drug Champix and its possible links to psychiatric illness.

  388. The World in His Ear Available on BBC iPlayer

    Philip Sweeney finds out about the pioneering composer of African Sanctus David Fanshawe.

  389. The Young Italians Available on BBC iPlayer

    Young Italian professionals working in the UK reveal how their economy has cast them out.

  390. Things Ain't What They Used To Be Available on BBC iPlayer

    David Aaronovitch investigates 'declinism' - the idea that human society is in decline.

  391. Things We Forgot to Remember Available on BBC iPlayer

    Series examining overlooked but noteworthy historical events, with Michael Portillo

  392. Thinking Streets Available on BBC iPlayer

    Angela Saini explores shared space - an idea set to bring peace and harmony to our streets

  393. Three Wishes Available on BBC iPlayer

    Janet Ellis celebrates that most unpredictable of mythological beings, the genie.

  394. Tiger v Dragon Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mukul Devichand explores the rising Asian giants, China and India

  395. Tim Key's Suspended Sentence Available on BBC iPlayer

    Poet and comedian Tim Key sleuths out what makes a great literary opening line.

  396. Titanic Town Available on BBC iPlayer

    Gerry Anderson considers Titanic's complex relationship with the city of her birth.

  397. Too Clever by Half Available on BBC iPlayer

    Stephanie Calman talks to women with an intellectual mismatch in their relationships.

  398. Top Deck Tales Available on BBC iPlayer

    Robert Elms celebrates London, the city he loves, with a journey on the number 36 bus.

  399. Treating Tumours: Old Drug, New Tricks Available on BBC iPlayer

    An old antidepressant has unexpected anticancer properties, but no-one is developing it.

  400. Tulips on the Moon Available on BBC iPlayer

    Documentary looking at the concept of growing plants in space and even on spacecraft.

  401. Turkish Delight? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Yasmeen Khan reports on the Turkish community in the United Kingdom.

  402. Twin Nation Available on BBC iPlayer

    Edi Stark explores different aspects of being a twin

  403. Uncertain Climate Available on BBC iPlayer

    Roger Harrabin investigates whether the arguments over climate change can ever be won

  404. Under Jacques Demy's Umbrella Available on BBC iPlayer

    An evocation of the musical film of Jacques Demy, director of Les Parapluies de Cherbourg.

  405. Up To Scratch Available on BBC iPlayer

    Kit Hesketh Harvey visits the Nailympics to understand the growing mania for manicures.

  406. Voices from the Old Bailey Available on BBC iPlayer

    Amanda Vickery presents dramatised extracts from 18th-century Old Bailey court cases

  407. Voodoo Wasps and Zombie Worms Available on BBC iPlayer

    Could infection by parasites be at the root of human behaviour and even mental illness?

  408. Waiting for Independence Day Available on BBC iPlayer

    As Scotland awaits a referendum on Independence, what has Quebec's experience been?

  409. Welsh's Scottish Journey Available on BBC iPlayer

    Louise Welsh updates the 1930s trail blazed round Scotland by Orkney poet Edwin Muir

  410. What Are the Police For? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mark Easton asks what the UK public wants from its police force

  411. What the Papers Say Available on BBC iPlayer

    The country's leading political journalists analyse the newspapers

  412. What the Scandinavians Know about Children's Literature Available on BBC iPlayer

    Mariella Frostrup looks at Scandinavian children's literature.

  413. What's Eating the Museum? Available on BBC iPlayer

    The battle to save museum collections from insect pests.

  414. What's the Benefit? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Tom Heap aims to get behind the tabloid headlines on the UK's unemployed

  415. When Hollywood Met Halifax Available on BBC iPlayer

    Liza Tarbuck discovers how Jayne Mansfield shook up the northern club scene in 1967.

  416. Who Found Machu Picchu? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Hugh Thomson travels to Peru's ancient wonder to unearth the truth behind its discovery.

  417. With Nobbs On Available on BBC iPlayer

    Comedy writer David Nobbs talks about his career

  418. With us or against us Available on BBC iPlayer

    The story of the coalition set up following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001.

  419. World Heritage: Curse or Blessing? Available on BBC iPlayer

    Emily Maitlis asks if the UN's heritage police is a force for good or ill.

  420. Writing in Three Dimensions: Angela Carter's Love Affair with Radio Available on BBC iPlayer

    Angela Carter's friends, colleagues and admirers remember her innovative plays for radio.

  421. Younge on Obama - Performance Notes on a Presidency Available on BBC iPlayer

    Gary Younge examines Barack Obama's presidency

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