Miles Warde tells the inside story of the closure of Cadbury's Somerdale factory near Bristol. He explores what happens in an economy where the shareholder is always put first. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Vicky and Matt were strangers until they bought a house together. But who gets the spacious top bedroom? Stars Emma Pierson and Jody Latham. From January 2010. Show more
Live from Westminster, Alistair Darling presents his Budget to the House of Commons.
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Kenton misses the point of a dinner a deux.
Psychic detective Thomas Soutar suffers a crisis of confidence investigating a potential serial killer. Stars Robin Laing. Show more
Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer calls on financial issues. Show more
Ambrose Bierce's story describes an encounter between a Confederate general and an oddly carefree spy during the American Civil War. Read by Stacey Keach. Show more
In his exploration of modern cartography, Mike Parker recalls a bygone age of elegant motoring maps. From 2010. Show more
Why does a book fair represent so much more than economics to the publishing industry? Also criminal justice in the 18th century: Laurie Taylor discusses the Bow Street Runners. Show more
Vivienne Parry tries to pin down what we mean by 'normal eating', when most of us are either overweight or perpetually dieting. Show more
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The Party clarifies its climate change policies, but under-cooked sausages are on Duncan's menu. Stars Tim Key. From March 2010. Show more
Usha embraces the Great Outdoors.
Mark Lawson talks to Peter Greenaway, whose new film Night Watching is inspired by Rembrandt's famous painting The Night Watch and stars Martin Freeman as the Dutch artist. Show more
Mother's death triggers memories of a breakdown for May. Meanwhile, Frank's book is to be made into a film. Stars Manon Edwards, Steffan Rhodri and Iestyn Jones. Show more
Michael Buerk chairs a debate on the moral questions behind the week's news. Claire Fox, Michael Portillo, Clifford Longley and Kenan Malik cross-examine witnesses.
Series of six talks by eminent thinkers. Rev Prof Alister McGrath reflects on the continuously developing relationship between the natural sciences, faith and religion. Show more
We are programmed by our genes to believe in supernatural powers and to obey moral codes. Is this because it gave our ancestors an evolutionary advantage? Show more
Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Patrick Cassidy.
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News and analysis with Ritula Shah. Labour's last Budget of the Parliament: has Alistair Darling raised the prospects for the economy and his party's electoral chances? Show more
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, explains his Budget.
Four more years have passed, and Professor Beard is travelling to New Mexico for the launch of his new solar energy plant. But his plans - and his personal life - begin to unravel. Show more
Can Johnno raise his game in time for Lloydie's much-publicised toga party? Stars Will Adamsdale. From March 2010. Show more
Smoothies in the jungle and a travel agent who doesn't do 'exotic'. Sketch comedy from Nick Mohammed. From 2009. Show more
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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The heroic legend of Mussolini enthused his supporters, but Violet Gibson came to feel differently. Read by Sinead Cusack. Show more
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