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An immersive dive into the life and music of one of the greatest film music composers of all time Henry Mancini, who was born 100 years ago this year Show more
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
An exploration of Tennyson's relationship with the Lincolnshire town of Skegness, where he wrote some of his most familiar verse. Show more
Beethoven's Ode to Joy is 200 years old - how have politicians, protesters, advertisers and comedians made use of one of Classical Music's most iconic melodies? Show more
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Set amidst the hives and across the seasons of this Covid-wracked year, Maria Margaronis gathers stories of the ancient custom of telling the bees of life's significant events. Show more
29 minutes
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The permafrost is a thriving ecosystem, hidden just below the surface. Curator Sophie J Williamson ventures on a journey to discover the life of the permafrost. Show more
29 minutes
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A sonic journey into Japan's unique culture of music cafés and listening bars. Meet the owners and regulars of these audiophile venues for classical, jazz, and electronic music. Show more
29 minutes
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Corvids (crows, rooks, magpies, ravens, jays) are deeply symbolic and possessed of great intelligence. But is it consciousness? Scientist Nicola Clayton wonders at the corvid mind. Show more
Poet Paul Farley imagines himself a sound recordist taping the Garden of Eden and recalls the impoverished soundscape of his childhood. Show more
30 minutes
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Drama about the end of the world, written and narrated by Peter Blegvad. With actors Harriet Walter and Guy Paul, plus music and sound by Langham Research Centre. Show more
30 minutes
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As the crisis in their country continues, Sara Davies joins the producers and presenters of a Syrian radio station broadcasting back into Syria from their exile in Istanbul. Show more
30 minutes
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Naturalist and writer Bridget Nicholls narrates a drama about a family of four exploring the magic of a Norfolk wood on midsummer night. Show more
1 hour
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A multilingual sound collage from international theatre director Robert Wilson, inspired by the story of the Tower of Babel. Show more
1 hour, 15 minutes
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An omnibus edition of five features presented by radio producers from around the world, with each having the qualities of one piece from within a Baroque suite. Show more
An exploration of the inner lives of women who care for soldier partners who have returned from warzones suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Show more
29 minutes
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David Bramwell confronts his fear of water, tracing the history of the river Don from its industrial destruction to the revival of the goddess Danu by the witches of Sheffield. Show more
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Sound designer Jon Nicholls presents a soundscape centring on the water tanks atop some of New York City's tall buildings. Show more
30 minutes
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A sound portrait in which artist Graeme Miller captures the poetry of the landline, following the arc of a single call from dialling to hanging up. Show more
Solitary confinement is described as deep custody, the prison within a prison. In Hannah Silva's fictional account, a woman tries to stay in control of her memories and her time. Show more
30 minutes
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Keep your cool when it's 120 degrees and local kids have fired rockets at your wooden shanty boat? Join Wes Modes on a Huckleberry Finn-style adventure in the backwoods of America. Show more
29 minutes
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Robert Crawford's poetic meditation on the life of physicist Ronald Drever and his role in the detection of Gravitational Waves. Show more
