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Michael Symmons Roberts' dark comedy Variations on a Theme by Neil Armstrong takes a sideways look at the conspiracy theory that the first walk on the moon was mocked up on earth. Show more

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Judge criticised Greater Manchester Police for catastrophic failings of an operation which led to the shooting and killing of an unarmed man.

Stand up, sketches and even a couple of songs from the UK’s most compelling comedy performer. Simple really. Show more

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Pavarotti documentary reviewed, American writer and environmental activist Wendell Berry and how are our attitudes reflected in our culture? Show more

Alma, Jo and Jason face one too many hurdles in reaching their goal - is there no end in sight? Stars Clare Balding as herself. Show more

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A 210,000-year-old skull found in Greece is the earliest evidence for modern humans in Eurasia, analysing moon rocks, and retroviruses lurking in our genomes play a role in MS. Show more

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