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30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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We debate whether dinosaurs or whales have inspired the best art as a blue whale replaces Dippy the Dinosaur at the Natural History Museum. Show more
Tom Holland visits three important historical sites fighting for survival, including a hospital, the location of the earliest iron industry in the country and a Portsmouth theatre. Show more
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One South EastLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD
Tom Holland visits two sites which are on the south east's Heritage at Risk list and reports on the successful revival of the once-decrepit Hadlow Tower. Show more
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
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Philip discusses loyalty in public life, explores the world of Japanese erotic prints and talks to the historian Tom Holland and the photographer, Martin Parr. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
David Horovitch reads the first-hand account by ancient Greek historian Thucydides of the 30-year war between Athens and Sparta that reshaped the face of ancient Greece. Show more
45 minutes
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Pixar's latest film Coco ,Tim Pears' novel The Wanderers, All's Well That Ends Well at London's Globe Theatre, Hauser & Wirth Somerset and The Bastard of Istanbul on Radio 4. Show more
45 minutes
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Tom Sutcliffe reviews the film adaptation of Markus Zusak's bestseller The Book Thief, and a new television drama set during the 37 days in the lead-up to WWI, called 37 Days. Show more
45 minutes
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The RSC's Tempest features a holographic Ariel, plus the film of Philip Roth's novel Indignation, Zadie Smith's novel Swing Time, Netflix's Divines, and the Design Museum reopens. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Ancient Greek historian Thucydides' masterful first-hand account of the 5th-century BC wars between Athens and Sparta, which reshaped the face of ancient Greece. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Ancient Greek historian Thucydides' account of the devastating wars between Athens and Sparta. In this episode, the shocking defeat of the Spartans on the island of Pylos. Show more
15 minutes
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Thucydides' account of the devastating wars between Athens and Sparta. In this episode, after an Athenian atrocity in Melos, both sides prepare for war in Sicily. Show more
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Ancient Greek historian Thucydides' account of the devastating wars between Athens and Sparta. An expedition to conquer Sicily spells the beginning of the end of Athenian power. Show more
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Tim Winton's new novel Eyrie, Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Kenneth Clark at Tate Britain, Nick Frost in Mr Sloane, and Mexican film Heli. Show more
45 minutes
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The week's cultural highlights, including Saoirse Ronan in Brooklyn, Bob Dylan Bootlegs Vol 12, Simon Russell Beale in Mr Foote's Other Leg and Jonathan Coe's new novel Number 11. Show more
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43 minutes
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Discussion programme that sets the cultural agenda for the week. Mary Ann Sieghart discusses history with Tom Holland, Barry Cunliffe, Julia Farley and Matt Ridley. Show more
28 minutes
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Special programme recorded at the Chalke Valley History Festival. Mariella Frostrup and guests Tom Holland, Tracy Borman and Olivette Otele talk about who is writing history today. Show more
30 minutes
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Tom Holland reviews Marco Polo on TV, behind the scenes at English National Ballet's Nutcracker, Manakamana reviewed, and the First World War's Christmas truce in art. Show more
30 minutes
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John Wilson talks to ballet star Tamara Rojo and choreographer Akram Khan about their new version of Giselle for English National Ballet. Show more
Nicky Campbell presents a special edition of The Big Questions, asking whether war can ever be just. Contributors include historians and former army personnel. Show more
