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There's been a significant rise in the number of sheep being stolen from farmers fields in the last 18 months. It's believed the high price of lamb is to blame for the increase. Show more
Daniel Finkelstein of The Times looks at the factors which affect most peoples' pay, and why similar work is often paid different amounts. Show more
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Lisa Jardine reflects on the significance of the Raphael tapestries brought from the Sistine Chapel to London to mark the Pope's visit. Show more
Dramatisation of Joan Lindsay's classic mystery novel. Show more
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Loreli King reads from the novel by Wena Poon. The day of the charity bullfight in San Martin has arrived. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Lord Digby Jones chooses Winston Churchill, with expert contribution from Professor David Reynolds and Matthew Parris in the chair. Show more
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
The Threshold of the Modern World (1375-1550 AD)
Durer's Rhinoceros
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This week Neil MacGregor is describing empires around the world 600 years ago. Today he tells the story of the fledgling empire of Portugal through Durer's famous image of a rhino. Show more
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