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In recent years, many critics have argued that French cuisine has lost its way. Now there's a new generation of chefs in France hoping to change that. But what do the traditionalists make of it all? Show more
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As we approach Christmas we look back at the turning point in the career of the world's most famous evangelist - Billy Graham. Show more
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In recent years, many critics have argued that French cuisine has lost its way. Now there's a new generation of chefs in France hoping to change that. But what do the traditionalists make of it all? Show more
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Stories from the year that changed the face of the Middle East with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen. Show more
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Bombs in Baghdad; Pakistan PM accuses military of conspiracy; should militants tweet?
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The Strand talks to writers Michael Dirda and Anita Sethi about Sherlock Holmes and Beruit artist Marwan Rechmaoui suggests a pessimistic outlook for the on-going stability of Lebanese society. Show more
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British singer songwriter Boy George on music, fashion, jail and turning 50. Show more
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China and Canada
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Owen Bennett Jones with despatches from Michael Bristow, wondering how well China is protecting Yunnan's environment; and Lorraine Mallinder, reflecting on Canada's debate over its national animal. Show more
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In recent years, many critics have argued that French cuisine has lost its way. Now there's a new generation of chefs in France hoping to change that. But what do the traditionalists make of it all? Show more
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The Strand talks to writers Michael Dirda and Anita Sethi about Sherlock Holmes and Beruit artist Marwan Rechmaoui suggests a pessimistic outlook for the on-going stability of Lebanese society. Show more
As we approach Christmas we look back at the turning point in the career of the world's most famous evangelist - Billy Graham. Show more
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British singer songwriter Boy George on music, fashion, jail and turning 50. Show more
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The latest on the search for another planet like our own Earth; Stealing a trick from nature to make hydrogen - a clean fuel; Elephants tottering around on tiptoes Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
China and Canada
10 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Owen Bennett Jones with despatches from Michael Bristow, wondering how well China is protecting Yunnan's environment; and Lorraine Mallinder, reflecting on Canada's debate over its national animal. Show more