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With Dr Jeremy Morris, Dean of King's College, Cambridge.

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Fergal Keane talks to Andre Hanscombe about why he felt compelled to make a formal complaint about the police investigation of the murder of his partner Rachel Nickell. Show more

Adam Lusekelo presents a series of personal reminiscences from five Africans who lived through the heady days of independence in five former British colonies. Show more

With Jane Garvey. Why do so many powerful women choose to wear trouser-suits? Has Legally Blonde made no impact on the boardroom at all? Jo Swinson and Zenna Atkins discuss. Show more

Robert Forrest's thriller, inspired by the diaries of Sei Shonagon. A fan, belonging to one of the court ladies, is found in the dead man's room. Show more

What should countries do with wildlife aliens? If it's only the north sea that separates a native population of Eagle Owls to an alien population, should we care? Show more

Shimmering and dazzling shapes. Louisa Buck explores the work of Britain's leading abstract painter, Bridget Riley. From November 2010. Show more

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Mark Burman investigates when his father, Dave Burman, played hot jazz in Poland in 1956, and entered history. From 2010. Show more

Tom is determined to get a result and Nigel and Elizabeth prepare for the festive season. Show more

The first radio play by historian Peter Ackroyd. Did the Romantic poet Chatterton commit suicide in 1770? Or was he killed? Historian Jeremy Allington investigates. Show more

Richard Daniel and the team discuss listeners' questions about the world and man's impact upon it. Including swimming mammals and an epic tussle between a dragonfly and a hornet. Show more

By Sarah Hall. This gritty coming-of-age story is set in Carlisle where a disturbing event binds a teenage girl to the awe-inspiring Slessor family. Read by Emma Rydal. Show more

Toby Amies meets plant enthusiasts determined to make their mark on their neighbourhood, regardless of the rules, by taking trowel and seedbomb in hand to go guerrilla gardening. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor, Stephanie Cole and Michael Horovitz discuss books by John Fante, GK Chesterton and Joyce Johnson. From 2010. Show more

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How the mouse got in the baked beans, and beware of sponsoring a dog. Stars Kevin Bishop and Stephen K Amos. From November 2010. Show more

It's Race Night at the village hall and Eddie begs a favour from Lilian. Show more

Mark Lawson reveals the contenders for the Costa Book Awards and talks to artist Keith Coventry. Show more

Robert Forrest's thriller, inspired by the diaries of Sei Shonagon. A fan, belonging to one of the court ladies, is found in the dead man's room. Show more

As fares are set to rise again, much of the passenger criticism is aimed at the Train Operating Companies, but how much are they to blame? Allan Urry investigates. Show more

Transport Minister Norman Baker, CABE's Director of Public Space Sarah Gaventa and long-cane user Dick Groves discuss how decisions are made to make pavements accessible. Show more

Human foibles and forensic science: Claudia Hammond investigates the dramatic challenge to traditional forensic investigation from psychologists and neuroscientists. Show more

Fergal Keane talks to Andre Hanscombe about why he felt compelled to make a formal complaint about the police investigation of the murder of his partner Rachel Nickell. Show more

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As Christmas approaches, life at the Majestic - and the behaviour of Edward - becomes increasingly erratic and unpredictable. Show more

Nat Segnit reveals the story behind Laurel Miller's iconic photograph Crazy Bird. With Lucian Msamati. From November 2010. Show more

Sean Curran reports on events at Westminster.

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What I Don't Know About Animals. Jenny Diski uses her own life as a framework to offer an entertaining and rigorous examination of our relationship to the animal world. Show more

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