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Hugh Miles talks to former associates of Colonel Gaddafi's son Saif al Islam and reveals how governments, big business and dissidents were persuaded to help the regime. Show more

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David Goldblatt explores the changing worlds of Formula One, traveling to the traditional circuit of Monza in Italy and a brand new track under construction in the outskirts of Delhi. Show more

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Chemistry's reputation is not always good. Roland Pease asks if chemistry can change its profile and be seen to be green.

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Sarah Cuddon examines the way a pseudonym helps us to embellish, conceal and reveal who we are. Show more

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Javier Cercas discusses his haunting novel Soldiers of Salamis, which delves into the painful history of Spain's Civil War through the gripping, death-defying story of fascist soldier Sanchez Mazas. Show more

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How good are we at sharing things? The challenge of getting beyond guilt and blame in South Africa and the state of matrimony in modern India. Show more

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Contemporary and classical tracks from around the world with Mark Coles. Show more

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Mark Tully considers whether India's democratic institutions - which are supposed to represent the interests of the public - are really serving the officials who run them. Show more

Did journalists being invited to Tripoli by the Libyan government compromise their editorial independence? Show more

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Javier Cercas discusses his haunting novel Soldiers of Salamis, which delves into the painful history of Spain's Civil War through the gripping, death-defying story of fascist soldier Sanchez Mazas. Show more

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Gary Bryson explores freedom of speech and democracy in South East Asia with journalists, filmmakers and political activists. Show more

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Peter Day hears from some of the leading figures behind the hunger for luxury goods in Asia. Show more

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