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Police are fighting back against rural thieves by chemically 'tagging' tractor fuel. Anna Hill hears how that is just part of plans to cut the 42 million pound cost of rural thefts. Show more
Quentin Letts considers the work of the Victorian club which regulates the world of pedigree dogs. Show more
Dr Hilary Jones considers the history of obesity remedies: deadly poisons, goats' ovaries, tapeworms and obesity cream. Among the pills and potions, could there be a miracle cure? Show more
Presented by Jane Garvey. Home tutoring - educationally helpful or socially divisive?; 30 years of China's one-child policy and playwright Nell Leyshon on her new play 'Bedlam'. Show more
To mark the 70th anniversary of the start of the London Blitz, Rosie Millard examines the technology that was devised to defend the capital from the German bombing. Show more
How the pictures taken by seabirds while hunting for food under the sea surface are helping biologists understand the ocean. Show more
DJ Taylor goes in search of The Singing Postman - the bard of Norfolk who ended his days in a Salvation Army hostel. From 2010. Show more
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Stephen Sondheim's song from 'A Little Night Music' was written late in rehearsals for the actress Glynis Johns. From 2010. Show more
Matt sets the cat amongst the pigeons and Lynda is thrown into a panic. Show more
Series of modern-day fantasy adventures by Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Pilgrim has to return a changeling child to his rightful father, the King of the Greyfolk. Show more
Today: the first modern battle and the first modern map that depicted it, plus bread or blood in nineteenth century East Anglia. Show more
In love with an enigmatic and brooding Russian pianist, can Andria's new boat bed symbolise their future? Read by Rebecca Front. Show more
Trying to build a giant tree house in the rainforest in Gabon in Central West Africa isn't made any easier when James Aldred and his friend Nick are chased by an elephant. Show more
Chris Ledgard talks to people who are preserving their voices for posterity. He visits Tony Crimlisk, who has been recording his family and friends on tape since 1956. Show more
Edwina Currie discusses the life of former Israeli prime minister Golda Meir. Historian Ahron Bregman joins as expert witness. Presented by Matthew Parris. From September 2010. Show more
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A week of radio that never happened. Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes rewind and mangle real programmes. From September 2010. Show more
Eddie says a little too much and Lynda sets Bert a challenge. Show more
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Andrew Motion discusses the Man Booker Prize shortlist; Martin Gayford on sitting for Lucian Freud; we look ahead to the Mercury Prize ceremony and comedy film Cyrus reviewed. Show more
To mark the 70th anniversary of the start of the London Blitz, Rosie Millard examines the technology that was devised to defend the capital from the German bombing. Show more
Shaun Ley examines what Labour needs to do to revitalise itself in opposition in the light of historical precedents. Show more
Are children missing out on sight-saving eye tests? Plus smartphones for the visually impaired - a revolution in information technology or an expensive exercise in frustration? Show more
Dr Mark Porter investigates biomechanics and sports injuries at the University of Bath Sports Village. He gets tips on avoiding problems such as back pain and arthritis. Show more
Quentin Letts considers the work of the Victorian club which regulates the world of pedigree dogs. Show more
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News and analysis with Robin Lustig. The Home Secretary will review the extradition treaty between Britain and the United States following concerns over cases like Gary McKinnon's. Show more
Loreli King reads from the novel by Wena Poon. Alex has contacted the young matador Roberto de la Torre. After his fight in Valencia they go somewhere they can talk. Show more
A new term and second year student Lila plans to teach the Freshers everything she knows. With Anna Crilly. From September 2010. Show more
Susan Hulme and the BBC's parliamentary team report as MPs quiz Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner John Yates following the News of the World phone hacking allegations. Show more
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The dramatic effect of a wartime air crash steered Roald towards writing books. With Julian Rhind-Tutt and Ian McDiarmid. Show more
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