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12 months on since Gareth Barlow began farming, Caz Graham checks up on his progress. With no farming background, we find out how Gareth is faring as he strives to become a farmer. Show more
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In a special programme looking at empathy and cruelty, Andrew Marr talks to Simon Baron-Cohen, Gwen Adshead, Julian Baggini and Val McDermid. Show more
Presented by Jenni Murray. American fraternity culture on campus; Women in Business: franchising; Nordic food; and The First Time. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Graduate Paula settles into her new home and teaching job, but finds herself attracted to a student. Stars Charlotte Emmerson. Show more
Jon Manel follows seven candidates for a builder's apprenticeship in South Wales and explores the concept’s history. From 2011. Show more
A new dance craze sweeps Lenzie, and Dave finds a new friend. Stars Sanjeev Kohli, Donald McLeary and Kevin Eldon. From May 2011. Show more
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Nick considers Lord Palmerston, whose colourful private life masked his skill at manipulating the press. Show more
Kathy's treading on eggshells and Phoebe shares some holiday memories. Show more
A research assistant and an astronomy professor are watching a black hole destroying a planet, when the professor registers a message from the dying planet. Can it be genuine? Show more
Sports sound designer Dennis Baxter considers the importance of sound in broadcast sports events such as the Olympics. How far is 'reality' left behind to make a good show? Show more
Under Catherine the Great, Russia becomes Europe's most feared superpower. But, as Martin Sixsmith shows, an ingrained fear of vulnerability lay beneath this show of strength. Show more
Simon Parkes explores the connection between Royal wedding banquets and British food, from historic feasts with hundreds of lavish dishes, to present day 'austerity'. Show more
Simon Cox follows student social workers at Birmingham University through their final year and into their first jobs to see how well their training prepares them. Show more
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A campaign broadcast for the referendum on changing the UK voting system on 5th May.
David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians are encouraged to lie to each other. With Clive Anderson, Sue Perkins, Henning Wehn and Graeme Garden. Show more
Ruth tries a distraction technique. Meanwhile Pip has some intriguing news. Show more
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Mark Lawson reports on the new Hepworth art gallery in Wakefield, which includes works by sculptress Barbara Hepworth, who was born in Wakefield. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Graduate Paula settles into her new home and teaching job, but finds herself attracted to a student. Stars Charlotte Emmerson. Show more
Miranda Sawyer looks behind the scenes at Christie's auction house. Miranda examines how Christie's is coping with the recession, and where it's going next. Show more
Lucy Ash revisits some of the significant stories covered by Crossing Continents, from Kosovo to Tulsa to Turkmenistan, and discovers what has changed since the original reports. Show more
Quentin Cooper looks into the science stories of the week and speaks to scientists who are making headlines. Show more
In a special programme looking at empathy and cruelty, Andrew Marr talks to Simon Baron-Cohen, Gwen Adshead, Julian Baggini and Val McDermid. Show more
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Osama bin Laden killed in Pakistan. What now for Al Qaeda? And for Pakistan and its neighbours? Is this a big boost for Obama?
Shipped out to France, the realities and horrors of war take their toll on Tristran, Will, and their friendship. Show more
Chris Ledgard explores Speakers' Corner in London's Hyde Park. He talks to the regulars who come to speak each week and learns how its history stretches back over 100 years. Show more
Chris Ledgard investigates the story behind the Hull North by-election of 1966. Why did Harold Wilson's government choose that moment to promise a bridge over the River Humber? Show more
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The conflict begins, and 37-year-old Frances Faviell learns to administer first aid, and Lorna Bradey, serving as a nurse in France, witnesses the horror of Dunkirk first hand. Show more
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