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  1. The Great War of Words: Peace before Annihilation?

    Michael Portillo explores the possibilities for peace and protest during World War I.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Lore's Story

    Moving story of love and the struggle to find meaning when faced with a terrible illness.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Twenty Years of Hate

    Andrew Hussey on the impact of one of French cinema's most incendiary films, La Haine.

    BBC Radio 4

  4. The Listeners' Election

    Chris Mason brings together listeners' contributions on election issues that concern them.

    BBC Radio 4

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  5. Vive l'Empereur!

    Max Cotton explores the world of Napoleonic re-enactment and the legacy of Waterloo.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Macau: Monte Carlo of the Orient

    How Macau overtook Las Vegas to become the gambling capital of the world.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Does the House Always Win?

    In-game betting is becoming hugely popular, but does it threaten the integrity of sport?

    BBC Radio 4

  8. Forensics in Crisis

    Science journalist Linda Geddes investigates why forensic science has fallen into crisis.

    BBC Radio 4

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  9. Women in Blue

    Jackie Malton assesses how the police have tackled sexism and misogyny in their ranks.

    BBC Radio 4

  10. Election Snapshots

    The stories behind iconic photographs from British general elections.

    BBC Radio 4

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  11. The Latte Linguists and Other Espresso Entrepreneurs

    Documentary exploring the increasing popularity of coffee shops as places to work from.

    BBC Radio 4

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    The Sunday Night Drop

    A look at the lives of children from divorced parents who travel between parental homes.

    BBC Radio 4

  13.

    The Buchan Tradition

    Nick Rankin explores the literary legacy of the writer John Buchan.

    BBC Radio 4

  14. Two Rooms

    Debate programme. Two groups of voters dissect the issues as election day looms.

    BBC Radio 4

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  15. The Edge

    Mark Urban investigates whether the west is losing its military edge.

    BBC Radio 4

  16. Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch

    Tilly Ramsay swaps London for sun-soaked L.A, whipping up tasty treats for her friends.

    CBBC

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  17. Future Speak

    Tom Armitage decodes digital literacy for the so-called 'second machine age'.

    BBC Radio 4

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    The Hobsbawm File

    The hidden history of Britain's covert programme against communism during the Cold War.

    BBC Radio 4

  19. Arts Technologica

    Series exploring how technology is changing the arts.

    BBC Radio 4

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  20. The Fishwives’ Tale

    The women who overcame grief through friendship and sea shanties

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  21.

    The Meaning of Life According to AJ Ayer

    Philosopher AC Grayling explores what his former tutor had to say on life’s big question.

    BBC Radio 4

  22. Campaign Sidebar

    Hugo Rifkind presents a quirky take on the twists and turns of the election campaign

    BBC Radio 4

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  23. Hollow Earth: A Travel Guide

    Comedian Robin Ince takes us on a tour of a world beneath the earth's crust.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  24.

    Children of the Scattered Homes

    Clare Jenkins tells the story of children cared for in 'scattered homes' of Sheffield.

    BBC Radio 4

  25.

    Ursula Le Guin at 85

    Naomi Alderman talks to novelist Ursula Le Guin and hears from fans including Neil Gaiman.

    BBC Radio 4

  26. Treasures of Ancient Greece

    Series in which Alastair Sooke explores the riches and unique legacy of Greek art.

    BBC Four

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  27. Is Cancer Money Well Spent?

    Matthew Hill investigates how money is spent on cancer treatments.

    BBC Radio 4

  28.

    Billie Holiday: Fine and Mellow

    An exploration of the dramatic life and jazz legacy of singer Billie Holiday

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  29.

    3D Bioprinting

    Howard Stableford investigates whether advances in 3D printing can benefit nature.

    BBC Radio 4

  30.

    AA: America's Gift to the World

    On the 80th birthday of Alcoholics Anonymous, AL Kennedy tells its story and how it works.

    BBC Radio 4

  31.

    Twin Peaks

    Danny Leigh explains how Twin Peaks changed the television landscape forever.

    BBC Radio 4

  32. Codes that Changed the World

    Aleks Krotoski tells the story of the languages that have been used to talk to machines.

    BBC Radio 4

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  33. The Faith of Children or Kumbayah and All That

    Writers and comedians share personal stories of their first encounters with faith.

    BBC Radio 4

  34.

    Ways Of Thinking

    Naomi Alderman looks a the advantages of thinking algorithmically.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  35.

    It's All About the Bass: Carol Kaye at 80

    The story of the first lady of bass, who worked with Phil Spector and the Beach Boys.

    BBC Radio 4

  36.

    This is Me Totally Sausage

    Henning Wehn looks at the difficulties of speaking and understanding English.

    BBC Radio 4 Extra

  37.

    High Explosive: The Tambora Story

    The story of the worst volcanic eruption in human history and its continuing significance.

    BBC Radio 4

  38.

    360 Arts

    Jessica Lack explores public art in the UK through a city's attempt to commission new work

    BBC Radio 4

  39.

    Ken, Madge and the Strange Rock

    The story of a mysterious find on Morecambe beach by one man and his dog.

    BBC Radio 4

  40.

    Beating the Detector

    Anjana Ahuja examines the use of polygraphs, or lie detectors, on sex offenders.

    BBC Radio 4

  41.

    Inside the Sex Offenders' Prison

    Film-maker Rex Bloomstein looks at how sex offenders are rehabilitated in HMP Whatton.

    BBC Radio 4

  42.

    Allergic to the 21st Century

    Jane Little explores why thousands suffer reactions to common man-made chemicals.

    BBC Radio 4

  43.

    Children on the Front Line

    Mike Thomson reports from Northern Iraq on the changing role of child soldiers.

    BBC Radio 4

  44.

    The Lariam Legacy

    An investigation into why the MOD still uses a drug that can cause serious side effects.

    BBC Radio 4

  45.

    Company vs Country

    Inside the booming and lucrative business of multinational companies suing governments.

    BBC Radio 4

  46.

    Saffron Censorship: India's Culture Wars

    Zareer Masani asks if censorship and religious fanaticism are threatening India's freedom.

    BBC Radio 4

  47. Healthy Visions

    Five experts set out their ideas for the future of public health in Britain.

    BBC Radio 4

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  48. Minecraft: More than a Game

    Jolyon Jenkins asks why UK children are hooked on the computer game Minecraft.

    BBC Radio 4

  49. An Taghadh

    Political programme.

    BBC ALBA

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  50. The Moment That Made Putin

    How Vladimir Putin's experience as KGB agent in Germany shaped his career and behaviour.

    BBC Radio 4

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