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Cleopatra was a brilliant politician, a ruthless leader and a massive brain-box. But she probably didn't look like Elizabeth Taylor. Show more

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The 100m race at the 1980 Moscow Olympics took place against the backdrop of geopolitical tension and a US-led boycott. Show more

Frustration grows for Chris, and Denise is in a quandry.

Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Ramesh and Dave’s annual stocktake takes an unusual musical twist. Written by and starring Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary. Show more

Anton Lesser reads the next story in Eley WIlliams' series,set in an Essex village gripped by chess. Today, in 'The Bishop', the local curate reveals some startling truths. Show more

The writer and broadcaster and the neuroscientist discuss favourite books, including E Nesbit's classic The Railway Children, with Harriett Gilbert. Show more

Johny Pitts looks back at visions of utopias that failed to see if we can build a brighter future from past projections. Show more

Meter tampering and illegally bypassing the grid is increasing at an alarming rate. And the cost of living crisis seems to the main driver for it. Dan Whitworth presents. Show more

Greg James digs into the BBC's archives, using current stories as a portal to the past.

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Mark Steel is back in town. This week he's in Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire. Show more

Lilian gets her hopes up, and Ben lends a helping hand.

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How did Ida and Louise Cook, two opera-loving sisters from England, help dozens of Jewish people escape Nazi Germany? Show more

Surrealism revolutionised art in unexpected ways. Stewart Lee unravels the story of the Birmingham Surrealists, championing the irrational in the unlikely setting of Balsall Heath. Show more

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6. The Trojan Women. As rehearsals continue for Medea, Gelon decides to rehearse a second play by Euripides. Lampo is shocked when Dismas names the price he wants for Lyra. Show more

Jake and Maya turn to the only person they trust to help them find the kidnapped men. Show more

Singer Songwriter Kitty Perrin talks to Brix Smith about her time in The Fall. She looks at issues around romantic relationships within bands as well as substance abuse. Show more

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