Cixi forms an important political alliance and launches a palace coup. Jung Chang's biography of one woman's remarkable rise to power in 19th-century China. Show more
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With the death of her son in 1875, Cixi adopts the three-year-old son of her sister and names him Emperor, thus orchestrating her return to power. Show more
A young ambitious reformist looks to topple Cixi from power, and a dramatic battle of wits ensues. Jung Chang's biography of a remarkable 19th-century stateswoman. Show more
Cixi faces her greatest challenge as ruler, when anti-Western feeling in rural China leads to violence. Jung Chang's biography of a remarkable 19th-century stateswoman. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Stephen Dedalus is growing up, absorbing the culture and religion of his native Ireland. Read by Andrew Scott. Show more
The scandal of Parnell's affair and his subsequent death have divided Stephen's family. Read by Andrew Scott. Show more
Stephen and his family move to a smaller house in Dublin. His friends don’t all share his literary tastes. Read by Andrew Scott. Show more
Father Arnall describes damnation for sinners. Stephen feels that every word is meant for him. Read by Andrew Scott. Show more
16-year-old Stephen confessed his sins, is forgiven and determined to adhere to strict Catholic practice. Read by Andrew Scott. Show more
Stephen rejects the idea of priesthood on instinct, wanting to embrace a wilder, more vivid kind of life. Read by Andrew Scott. Show more
Stephen has had a revelation that makes him more certain about his rejection of the priesthood. Read by Andrew Scott. Show more
Stephen sloughs off the ties of life in Ireland in order to be free to pursue the life of an artist. Concluded by Andrew Scott. Show more
Heading to Cork, Stephen is embarrassed by his Father’s behaviour. But he also sees temptation all round. Read by Andrew Scott. Show more
Stephen is thinking about the girl who has long been the object of his affection. Read by Andrew Scott. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Jung Chang's groundbreaking biography reassesses this formidable 19th-century stateswoman who single-handedly dragged China into modernity. Show more
Facing the Dragons tonight are a young cancer survivor with a stylish pillbox alternative, and two school friends who believe they’ve spotted a gap in the skincare market. Show more
The Dragons listen to pitches from a couple who organise social events for four-legged friends and a 29-year-old with a larger-than-life clothing business. Show more
A refillable fragrance company gets the Dragons’ creative juices flowing, and a green-fingered entrepreneur hopes to sow the seeds of success with his accessible gardening enterprise. Show more
The Dragons decide whether to invest in a sparkly party-wear business or pop-up board games. A cleaning product entrepreneur aims to make a positive social impact by turning homes into mini factories. Show more
Entrepreneurs pitch a selection of handbags made from fish skin, personalised bank cards, an app that shows you local shops, and an alarm system that tackles van crime. Show more