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Max Mosley, former head of motor-racing's governing body, the FIA, discusses the impact of the now infamous News of the World story which revealed his penchant for sadomasochism. Show more
Dominic Arkwright talks to Professor Peter French about the art and science of forensic acoustics, including speaker profiling, voice line-ups, and sound enhancement. 5/5. Show more
With Jane Garvey. Including businesswoman Daniella Genas and her mentor Gita Patel, and should older couples whose own children have left home be considered as adoptive parents? Show more
Naomi leads Linus to a hidden room in the house on the beach, shedding light on her disturbing family history. Stars Greg Wise. Show more
Materials scientist Mark Miodownik tells the story of money, from design to production. The 'cashless society' is predicted to arrive by 2050. But could we live without cash? Show more
Michael Bird explores the life of the experimental artist Peter Lanyon, who died tragically in 1964, aged 46. From 2011. Show more
How much should the UK spend on overseas aid, on what should it be spent on and where? Show more
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Written in 1789, music lovers describe the emotional impact of Mozart's Clarinet Quintet. From March 2011. Show more
Lilian finds refuge at Jaxx and Freddie begins to worry. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Nancy knows her teenage son hates washing, but she has no idea of the consequences. Stars Mackenzie Crook and Amanda Root. Show more
Making History
Chickens, motorcycle gunners and graffiti
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Listeners share their ideas and questions with some of the world's leading historians. Show more
Marina Warner reads her own story, The Mermaid, in front of an audience at the Bath Festival of Literature. Show more
Two police sergeants working on the front line in Gwent discuss the differences in how they deal with a suspect coming into police custody. Show more
As criminal court cases become more complicated, with the greater use of forensic evidence and expert witnesses, Joshua Rozenberg considers what the future holds for jury trials. Show more
Harriett Gilbert presents a special edition of A Good Read for World Book Night with Lynne Hatwell, aka literary blogger dovergreyreader, and actor and broadcaster Tom Watt. Show more
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Jo Caulfield fails to shut up about the complex relationship between the global banking system, the M3 money supply, quantitative easing and Kerry Katona. Show more
It's confession time for Kenton. Meanwhile Emma tries to get into Clarrie's good books. Show more
Front Row
Royal Ballet's Alice reviewed, author Ben Macintyre
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With John Wilson: writer Ben Macintyre on his book Agent Zigzag, one of 25 titles in World Book Night's million book give-away on Saturday; the Royal Ballet's new Alice reviewed. Show more
Naomi leads Linus to a hidden room in the house on the beach, shedding light on her disturbing family history. Stars Greg Wise. Show more
The Government plans to hand control of the NHS budget in England to family doctors. But are GPs good managers and do they offer value for money? Gerry Northam reports. Show more
In Touch
The stigma of blindness in Kenya and style advice for blind fashionistas
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Peter White reports on the stigma of blindness in Kenya and Lee Kumutat checks out a new website especially tailored to visually impaired fashionistas. Show more
Dr Mark Porter investigates health issues of the day.
Max Mosley, former head of motor-racing's governing body, the FIA, discusses the impact of the now infamous News of the World story which revealed his penchant for sadomasochism. Show more
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The narrator continues to analyse the events of the day when his friend was murdered. He recalls how Angela Vicario came to be married to Bayardo San Roman, a loveless match. Show more
Forty years later, surviving astronauts reveal the story of their 1969 mission to the moon. Mockumentary recorded at Bedford University. From November 2009. Show more
Alicia McCarthy and the BBC's parliamentary team report as the Government unveils a new approach to providing overseas aid and halts development spending in 16 countries. Show more
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USA: The novelist Annie Proulx hires an architect for her new Wyoming home, and tree planting begins. Read by Laura Brook. Show more
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