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50 Things That Made the Modern Economy
Sewing machine
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Women's lives were transformed by the sewing machines Isaac Singer built - though he himself had no interest in driving social change. Show more
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The Conservative Party has returned a landslide result in the UK Election. Show more
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The UK’s opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn will resign after Thursday’s crushing election defeat. Show more
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Negotiators at the UN climate talks in Madrid tasked with reducing the risk of catastrophic global warming have been unable to wrap up the meeting by Friday’s deadline. Show more
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Sportshour
Return of Test Cricket for Pakistan
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We are live from both the Pakistan men's test match and Pakistan's womens' international Show more
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Over to You
Should there be a dedicated mental health slot on Health Check?
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How does Health Check manage expectations when a new medical breakthrough is reported? Plus the producer of Buddhism in Cambodia answers questions questions on how it was made. Show more
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Newshour
Sudan's Omar al-Bashir jailed for two years for corruption
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A corruption trial in Sudan against the former president, Omar al-Bashir, has been disrupted by his supporters as the judge was about to announce his verdict. Show more
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Full commentary of Leicester City vs. Norwich City, live from the King Power stadium. Show more
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Full coverage of Leicester City vs. Norwich, live from the King Power stadium. Show more
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The day's top sport stories from around the world. Show more
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We find out if bushfires destroyed 80% of the koala habitat in Australia and if the marsupial is now functionally extinct. Show more
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Marathon UN climate talks in Madrid have been further extended because of disagreements Show more
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Boston Calling
Ukraine under pressure
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What does US military aid for Ukraine look like? We meet US troops stationed there. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Coal: Germany's burning issue
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Can the mining towns of the Ruhr - and the German economy - really leave fossil fuels behind? Also: musical politics in Haiti, a Malian postman and an imam's legacy in Kuwait Show more
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HARDtalk
Aryana Sayeed: Afghanistan’s biggest pop star
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Afghanistan's biggest pop star is engaged in the struggle by using her own potent weapons - her voice, her songs and a spirit of defiance. Is this a fight she can win? Show more
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The world’s insects are in trouble. What can each of us do to help them? Show more
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The British prime minister secured a huge majority in the general election. It means he can carry out his campaign slogan - get Brexit done. Show more
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What is best practice for employers dealing with mental health problems at work? Show more
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Dr Ruja is charged in absentia with money laundering and fraud in connection to her cryptocurrency OneCoin. But people still believe. Why? Show more
Over to You
Should there be a dedicated mental health slot on Health Check?
9 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
How does Health Check manage expectations when a new medical breakthrough is reported? Plus the producer of Buddhism in Cambodia answers questions questions on how it was made. Show more
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The Documentary
Judy Garland: The final rainbow
50 minutes on BBC World Service Online
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The story of Judy Garland's last concerts in London at the Talk of The Town nightclub in 1969. Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
Coal: Germany's burning issue
23 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
Can the mining towns of the Ruhr - and the German economy - really leave fossil fuels behind? Also: musical politics in Haiti, a Malian postman and an imam's legacy in Kuwait Show more
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Boston Calling
Ukraine under pressure
27 minutes on BBC World Service Online
Available for over a year
What does US military aid for Ukraine look like? We meet US troops stationed there. Show more