4 Extra Debut. The British arrive to end the war of 1812, and the president waits anxiously to see where they will attack. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more

Two weeks after their successful invasion of Washington, the British turn on Baltimore. But this time the Americans are prepared. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more

When the British assault on Baltimore fails, they retreat, and a very famous poem is written to celebrate American victory - 'The Star Spangled Banner'. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more

The British invaders win at Bladensburg, which leaves Washington undefended once the defeated have fled. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more

The British enter a deserted White House, feasting on food and wine before setting the building ablaze. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more

Nelson Mandela tells the story of his early life, the death of his father , and his move to Johannesburg to escape a forced marriage. Show more

Working in a law firm in Johannesburg and doing a degree, Mr Mandela becomes interested in politics and is soon involved with the ANC, the party fighting for black rights. Show more

Mr Mandela's involvement with the ANC leads to his arrest and trial for High Treason. Show more

Gone underground as an organiser for the ANC using the name David Motsamayi, Mr Mandela is asked to set up a military wing of the organisation. Show more

After 20 years imprisonment on Robben Island, the political situation is changing, and Mr Mandela is moved suddenly to a prison on the mainland. Show more

Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's struggle with dementia: early tell-tale signs emerge. From 2014. Show more

Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's struggle with dementia: the family ignores worrying signs. From February 2014. Show more

Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's struggle with dementia: death and the struggle to grieve. From February 2014. Show more

Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's struggle with dementia: some consolation in forgetting. From February 2014. Show more

Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's struggle with dementia: a peaceful end amongst family. From February 2014. Show more

'The first bite is with the eye.' Writer Pete Brown investigates the perils of seeking food perfection, including the rise and fall of the Red Delicious, America's favourite apple. Show more

A visit to a fruit industry trade show leaves Pete Brown longing for the natural rhythms of an orchard; seeking inspiration, he heads to Somerset to pick apples in Avalon Orchard. Show more

Pete Brown discovers the importance of winter dormancy in the life cycle of an apple tree then learns the careful art of tree pruning in a Herefordshire orchard. Show more

Pete Brown follows the cycle of an orchard's year to illuminate the hand-in-hand history of humanity and our most familiar fruit: the apple. Show more

Armed with a newly purchased hat and a homemade stick, the intrepid poet Simon Armitage begins his journey along the South West Coast Path. First stop - Minehead Butlins. Show more