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Forbidden Fruit
Why the forbidden fruit is not an apple.
Krishnamurti in England
Paul Purgas reflects on the legacy of spiritual teacher Jiddu Krishnamurti.
I Arrive without Leaving - The Story of Women Surrealist Poets
Alexandra Reza on the early women surrealist poets and writers who shaped the movement.
The Ancient Algorithm
Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough delves into the history of runes, the ancient alphabet.
Here Be Mermaids
Why are mermaids an ideal tool for describing things that our society does not understand?
Dylan And The Ferry
Dafydd Mills Daniel investigates the story behind an iconic image of Bob Dylan.
Afterwords: Muriel Spark
Reflections on the work of Muriel Spark, through archive of the author and new interviews.
Afterwords: Chinua Achebe
The work of Chinua Achebe, in his own words, and in the words of those who knew him.
Afterwords: Thich Nhat Hanh
A radio portrait of Vietnamese Buddhist monk and author Thich Nhat Hanh.
City solutions
Professor Des Fitzgerald explores new thinking on the health impact of city life.
Classical Commonwealth, Part 2
Errollyn Wallen unravels more stories of classical music across the British Commonwealth.