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(24 programmes from the past week and the week to come, or available now on BBC iPlayer)
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A Good Read
Harriett Gilbert talks to two guests about their favourite books.
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Bookclub
Led by James Naughtie, readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best known novels
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Four Thought
Series of thought-provoking talks with a personal dimension
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Front Row
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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Honest Doubt: The History of an Epic Struggle
Richard Holloway presents a series on the relationship between faith and doubt
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Honest Doubt: The History of an Epic Struggle - Omnibus
Richard Holloway presents a series on the relationship between faith and doubt
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In Our Time
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas
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It's Fun, but Is It Theatre?
Theatre critic Sarah Hemming investigates the popular new interactive theatre trend.
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Loose Ends
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy
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Miles Jupp in a Locked Room
Miles Jupp investigates the appeal of mind-bending crime novels set in locked rooms.
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Off the Page
Series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion
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Open Book
Mariella Frostrup with the best in new fiction and non-fiction.
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Our Daily Bread
Jonathan Kent looks at a staple we take for granted and explores what it reveals about us
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Poetry Please
Selections of poetry on various themes chosen by listeners and presented by Roger McGough.
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Reading between the Lines
Michael Morpurgo on the changing experience of learning to read over the last 70 years
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Saturday Review
Sharp, critical discussion of the week's cultural events, with Tom Sutcliffe and guests
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Smile
Kate Williams explores the history and development of the modern winning smile.
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Start the Week
Weekly discussion programme, setting the cultural agenda every Monday
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The Film Programme
Film programme looking at the latest cinema releases, DVDs and films on TV
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The Media Show
Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world
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The Trouble with Kane
Series following a new approach tried as an alternative to custody for child offenders
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What's So Great About ...?
Lenny Henry explores the iconic status of people or things held dear by many
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With Nobbs On
Comedy writer David Nobbs talks about his career
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Word of Mouth
Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them

