The gulf between young and old has never seemed wider. But have we seen this before? Historian Rhys Jones explores how generational conflict has unfolded through the ages. Show more

Kerry Hudson, author of Lowborn, has learned to code switch with the literary elite, but how can people stuck in poverty or middle class bubbles make meaningful connections? Show more

An insight into the world of ferry pilots who risk their lives delivering small planes. Poonam Taneja's father was killed doing this. She finds out why they do this. Show more

Al Doyle from Hot Chip and folk singer Frank Turner confirm a 1976 prediction made by French intellectual Jacques Attali that recorded music would be available free of charge. Show more

Today it’s assumed that a dad should be there for the birth of his child. But what’s the real impact of birth on dads and should they have more of a choice? Fi Glover investigates. Show more

Nadim Ednan-Laperouse talks to Emily Buchanan about his extraordinary religious experience when his daughter, Natasha, died from an allergic reaction. Show more

Dr Kat Arney examines why some people repeatedly click pens, doodle and knee jiggle. More than a distraction, it turns out fidgeting has potential benefits for both body and mind. Show more

Why do we hold our opponents in contempt? Former politician Douglas Alexander believes that disagreement is good, but only when done well. So, what are the steps to getting there? Show more

Life's getting better. Statistics show the average human is healthier and better fed and educated than ever. So why don't we believe it? Fraser Nelson investigates. Show more

What would you do with a day out of time? Artist Monster Chetwynd leads a delightfully bonkers exploration of the Leap Day, from ancient history to fantasy-performance-radio. Show more

James Nokise, a comedian and stage performer from New Zealand, explores the role of Pacific wordsmiths, from song writers to poets, who have protested against nuclear testing. Show more

Jennifer Leaning of Harvard University's FXB Center for Health and Human Rights explains how she realised that climate change has a crucial part to play in human migration. Show more

Jonathan Freedland recalls the extraordinary day in 1948 when Israel declared its independence, changing the Middle East forever. He meets the last two surviving eye-witnesses. Show more

Iwona Blazwick, Whitechapel Gallery director, profiles overlooked Surrealist Eileen Agar, asking why she hasn't received the same lasting celebration as her male contemporaries. Show more

Georgie Glen narrates the stories of the frequent flyers, who go to extreme lengths to achieve airline status and rack up air miles. Are they playing the system - or being played? Show more

Musician Ayanna-Witter Johnson talks about her creative life and the challenges of being a young songwriter, cellist and singer. Show more

Nick Cohen argues the liberal left is failing Muslims fighting inequalities endorsed by culture and religion in their communities. He calls this the 'racism of the anti-racist'. Show more

Actress Josie Walker, science writer Henry Nicholls and former gambler Justyn Rees Larcombe meet Libby Purves in this new nocturnal conversation programme. Show more

Alan Dein tells the story of how a plane crash, 45 years ago in Switzerland, disrupted Somerset's tightly knit local communities. Show more

Naomi Beckwith, curator at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art, examines the overlooked African-American printmaker and sculptor Elizabeth Catlett. Show more