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Charlotte Smith hears from a British MEP who has won support to slash the red tape farmers face from Europe, and why sheep are having brain scans. Show more
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Melvyn Bragg and guests Jim Bennett, Simon Schaffer and Patricia Fara explore the scientific achievements of the Cavendish family, from the 17th to the 19th century. Show more
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Sean O'Brien celebrates the life and work of the late poet and broadcaster Peter Porter, with fellow Australian poet Clive James and novelist Julian Barnes. Show more
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Rare Earth Elements are vital to our electronic goods and green technologies. Tom Heap learns that they are mined in China, which is threatening to cut off its supply. Show more
It's all work and no play for Tom and Brenda, and the Dower House opens its doors to guests. Show more
Comedy by Ali Taylor lifting the lid on the ethics of publishing war-torn misery memoirs. Emma discovers a brilliant new talent in the unsolicited pile. Show more
Helen Mark is in Lancashire to explore the Forest of Bowland and to find out if there is more to the area's history and rural heritage than witchcraft. Show more
Jacqueline Wilson appeals on behalf of Brake. Show more
By Anita Sullivan. A medically trained humanoid watches over Eunice's old age with an unorthodox interpretation of The Three Laws of Robotics. Read by Sheila Steafel. Show more
Tim Samuels joins five famous guests as they escape their work for a few hours. Comedian Hugh Dennis takes one of his favourite walks near his home on the Sussex Downs.
Mariella Frostrup talks to Australian novelist Christos Tsiolkas, whose award-winning debut The Slap looks at the consequences when a father smacks a child who is not his own. Show more
Quentin Cooper dissects the latest science. Including cleaning up the oil spill, biodiversity, tree rings and quantum kilograms. Show more
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To further his career as a top celebrity, Arthur tries to make a documentary about himself to sell to the BBC. Stars Steve Delaney and Mel Giedroyc. From February 2009. Show more
Alistair goes on a recruitment drive, and Vicky embraces a new challenge. Show more
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The history of the world as told through objects at the British Museum. Today, the imperial ambitions of Han Dynasty China as described through a beautiful lacquer cup Show more
The deal to form a coalition government between the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats was an historic agreement. This week Linda Pressly finds out how the deal was done. Show more
Can the Isle of Man create a revival in watch making? Peter Day finds out if we can really bring back a British tradition. Show more
Brett Westwood examines the world of nature and the challenges of wildlife conservation. Following the science and fortunes of Black Bears in the woods of Minnesota. Show more
Melvyn Bragg and guests Jim Bennett, Simon Schaffer and Patricia Fara explore the scientific achievements of the Cavendish family, from the 17th to the 19th century. Show more
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Delphine de Vigan's tale of adolescence and homelessness, set in contemporary Paris. After Lou's father asks No to move out, Lou and Lucas look after her in secret. Show more
Nigel Penny has to share his tiny room with an unwanted boorish guest. Stars Richie Webb and Vicki Pepperdine. From May 2010. Show more
Rufus Hound is joined by Shappi Khorsandi, whose teenage diaries reveal her to have been a lonely and awkward teen. Show more
Miles Warde presents the inside story of the closure of Cadbury's Somerdale plant. Two years in the making, this programme follows the turmoil surrounding Kraft's hostile bid. Show more
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