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New IVF technique could double or triple a woman's chance of conceiving. And could Coca Cola get medical supplies to remotest parts of the world? Show more

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Thomas Fessy investigates for Assignment, allegations that a senior Congolese general profited from the illegal takeover of a gold mine. Show more

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Carrie Gracie returns to China to see how 21st Century urbanisation is progressing. Show more

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Iranians view the Shahnameh as a work that is of central importance to their culture and self identity. Writer Narguess Farzad dives into the text to explore the stories and themes contained within. Show more

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A second series of public events on the role of science in society, from the BBC World Service with the Wellcome Collection.

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Seven years after an American rocket attack destroyed his home, killed 16 members of his family, and left him without arms, Ali Abbas returns to Baghdad. Show more

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Writer Irma Kurtz reflects on the medieval troubadours and how they have evolved. Show more

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Rabbi Naftali Brawer explores the history and meaning of the Mourners Kaddish, the Jewish prayer for the dead.

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Sarah Dunant finds religion to be a powerful lens for a fresh look at British history giving shaper focus to the period of the Tudors in contrast to soap opera cliches. Show more

Rajan Datar asks whether there are any no-go areas when it comes to asking interviewees personal questions. Show more

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Rabbi Naftali Brawer explores the history and meaning of the Mourners Kaddish, the Jewish prayer for the dead.

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Seven years after an American rocket attack destroyed his home, killed 16 members of his family, and left him without arms, Ali Abbas returns to Baghdad. Show more

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Peter Day hears about one of the world's most buoyant movie industries from a someone right in the thick of it. Show more

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