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Leading virologist Professor John Oxford charts the story of the 1918-19 flu pandemic, which killed more than 220,000 people in the UK and over 50 million people worldwide. Show more

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Ann Petry’s ground breaking novel set in 1940s Harlem tells the story of a single mother’s determination to make a better life for her son. Read by Adjoa Andoh. Show more

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We delve into The Archers’ archive and revisit the day that Helen finds out whether she has won custody of her two boys. Show more

Starring Henry Goodman. David is not happy about the new volunteer who's helping him guard the first osprey’s eggs in the Peak District in 400 years. Show more

Kathy Clugston is joined by Bob Flowerdew, Matthew Pottage and Christine Walkden. Show more

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'R-Number' edges closer to the point where the virus could start to spread more rapidly. Ministers set out how they'll spend extra £600 million to help care homes.

Angela Barnes hosts series 102, leading a panel of regular News Quiz comics and journalists in rounding up the news stories of the week. Show more

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Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from London Broadcasting House with Minette Batters, Harriet Harman MP, Dr Chaand Nagpaul and Helen Whately MP. Show more

Howard Jacobson reflects on his mother's life - and death. "It was as though she chose her moment, looked around, saw the coast was clear, and made a dash for it". Show more

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Ann Petry’s ground breaking novel set in 1940s Harlem tells the story of a single mother’s determination to make a better life for her son. Read by Adjoa Andoh. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Sally Phillips chooses the comedy actress, Myrna Loy, star of The Best Years of Our Lives. With Matthew Parris. From 2020. Show more

The gyroscope: a remarkable device used to guide everything from submarines to satellites, They’re also integral to drones, a technology some believe will transform how we shop. Show more

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The scandalous life of the poet Lord Byron’s father, mad Jack’, who dragged the family name to a new low with his womanising, gambling, drinking and cruelty. Show more

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