The latest national and international news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
Peter Powell presents the weekly pop charts, with the Rezillos, Boney M, Elton John, Heatwave, Leo Sayer, Darts, Buzzcocks, Mankind, Blondie, the Barron Knights and Rod Stewart. Show more
Professor Richard Fortey looks at how some species survived the ice age which began 2.8 million years ago, triggered by changes in the Earth's orbit around the sun. Show more
Film exploring Benjamin Britten's creativity in the face of death as he raced to complete his opera Death in Venice, tackling an edgy subject which resonated with his own life. Show more
Sculptor Sir Anthony Caro reflects on his time as Henry Moore's assistant, his groundbreaking shift from figurative to abstract sculpture and his position on public art. Show more
Series exploring the purpose and workings of three Church of England cathedrals begins with the dean of Wakefield defending his diocese from the threat of dissolution. Show more
Professor Richard Fortey looks at how some species survived the ice age which began 2.8 million years ago, triggered by changes in the Earth's orbit around the sun. Show more
Peter Powell presents the weekly pop charts, with the Rezillos, Boney M, Elton John, Heatwave, Leo Sayer, Darts, Buzzcocks, Mankind, Blondie, the Barron Knights and Rod Stewart. Show more
The story of how knitting rose from basic craft to the height of popular fashion in the 20th century, and sustained Britain through the hardships of war. Show more
