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Oliver Bullough traces Britain's vital role in the growth of 'offshore' money laundering. In this episode - the vital role of the remnants of Empire, and of the Crown Dependencies. Show more

Roy has a troubling flashback. Can Chelsea face her phobia? Show more

The comedy trio combine history and laughs as they explore the life of much maligned 'hunchback king' Richard III. From 2020. Show more

Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures inspired by unusual sound worlds. Show more

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Masefield, Day-Lewis, Betjeman, Hughes, Motion, Duffy and Armitage - the poet laureates who have served during the reign of Elizabeth II. They epitomise 70 years of change. Show more

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The holiday company, Tui, has announced more flight cancellations as the travel industry continues to experience staffing shortages, causing widespread disruption.

World-renowned opera singer Sir Willard White has an ingenious plan to solve the boys' money woes. With Will Seaward. From 2017. Show more

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Rory Kinnear on the film Men, Lord Parkinson announces the new UK City of Culture, The Duchess of Cornwall on The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Prize, Mo Abudu on series Blood Sisters Show more

British academics accused of sharing Russian disinformation about war in Ukraine. They claim there’s a McCarthyist witch hunt against them. Show more

Top tips on how to get more involved with the natural world, from gardener Andrew Hesser and inclusion advocate Andy Shipley. Show more

Claudia Hammond on the UK's post-pandemic mental health and hears of new research into how the environment we grow up in affects our ability to navigate Show more

Restore peat bogs to mitigate climate change and improve bio-diversity. Prof Pete Smith talks to Jim Al-Khalili Show more

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After travelling to New York with her friend Gill, Calista ends by chance joining a dinner party hosted by the legendary Billy Wilder. He is about to shoot his next film, "Fedora" Show more

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John Wilson discovers the extraordinary light-bulb moments that have inspired some of our best known artists on their creative journey. Show more

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