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Join Greg Jenner for a fun history lesson on the medieval Scottish Wars of Independence. Show more

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The three top players in this year's series now play off for the title of Counterpoint Champion 2021, with Paul Gambaccini asking the questions. Show more

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Aleks Krotoski asks why only the malicious breed of troll seems to thrive online in the internet of the modern day. Show more

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Further evidence that UK Covid jabs reduce infections, concern about Brazil variant found in Britain

Sue Perkins hosts a special episode of Just a Minute; she challenges Stephen Fry, Jenny Eclair, Desiree Burch & Paul Merton to talk without hesitation, deviation, or repetition. Show more

Harrison delivers some unexpected news and Susan has ambitions. Show more

Gudrun and her young son Jesson embark on a pilgrimage to Rome. Viking epic of love, revenge and faith starring Kate Phillips. Show more

From just a pair of photographs Charlotte and Cole uncover a story involving Einstein, Marconi, the author of The Chamomile Lawn Mary Wesley, infidelity and a trial for murder. Show more

Peter Pomerantsev looks at how Britain could adapt to a new era of conflict. Show more

Naomi Alderman's tale is of Lucretius, author of a 2000 year old poem that theorised about atoms and the natural world Show more

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Gretchen stays home to tend to a sick Margaret. Jean and Howard drive off to visit Howard’s aunt. Read by Monica Dolan. Show more

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