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When did celibacy become mandatory for the priests in the Catholic Church? We examine the unmarried life of the priest.

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A man who tastes chocolate for a living. Is it a dream job? And the man who's trying to save the Euro. Is it a nightmare job? Plus: has the shine gone off Apple? And Puffin Books. Show more

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Prostitution is a job like any other says German sex-worker Stephanie Klee. And for the last thirty years she has been a public figure, speaking out for the rights of prostitutes. Show more

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Philip Dodd finds out if the values and culture of India can rival those of China - to make New Delhi Asia's soft superpower. Show more

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Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, continues his global history as told through objects from the Museum’s collection. Show more

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The Chinese general Sun Tzu wrote The Art of War over 2,500 years ago. From conflicts in Ireland to Iraq, the BBC World Service explores how his words have influenced military warfare since. Show more

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Mark Tully presents a programme on the theme of translation to mark Pentecost, when Jesus' disciples spoke in different tongues. Show more

Worldplay is an annual collection of plays from broadcasters around the world. Roaring Trade is a satire about city traders and how rivalry in the city can spiral out of hand. Show more

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This week on Global Business Peter Day talks to historian, Professor Niall Ferguson of Harvard University about financial history repeating itself and how to avoid making the same mistakes again. Show more

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David Cannadine looks back to the volcanic eruptions which caused devastating loss of life and reflects on the long line of writers who have been fascinated by the fate of Pompeii. Show more

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Worldplay is an annual collection of plays from broadcasters around the world. Roaring Trade is a satire about city traders and how rivalry in the city can spiral out of hand. Show more

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Amir Amirani looks at how the Persian passion for poetry has shaped Iranian identity.

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David Cannadine looks back to the volcanic eruptions which caused devastating loss of life and reflects on the long line of writers who have been fascinated by the fate of Pompeii. Show more

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