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Acne Treatments
What really helps to treat acne?
01 Oct 2026,·36 mins
Where Is Austin Tice?
Episode 8 is coming soon...
Josh Baker with an update on the next episode.
01 Oct 2026,·1 min
Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen
7. Vittorio Angelone's in his 20s
Can comedian Vittorio Angelone learn to like himself, after his tumultuous 20s?
02 Oct 2026,·15 mins
We're failing the next generation: Alan Milburn on getting young people into work
The man tasked with tackling youth worklessness joins Nick in Liverpool
03 Oct 2026,·39 mins
History's Secret Heroes - Series 4
Kiyoshi Tanimoto and the Atomic Bomb
Why did a minister run towards Hiroshima immediately after the atomic bomb?
29 Sep 2026,·29 mins
The Hitler Diaries Scandal
10. Downfall
Andrew Hunter Murray tracks down Hitler’s faked diaries to the Bundesarchiv in Koblenz.
25 Sep 2026,·15 mins
Are we losing control of AI?
Aleks and Kevin ask if recent concerns about "rogue" AI behaviour are justified.
30 Sep 2026,·29 mins
Leading Men
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode examine the evolution of the Hollywood heartthrob.
02 Oct 2026,·42 mins
Nelson Peltz: Junk bond activist
Nelson Peltz made his money via some contentious methods, but fame came via his daughter
28 Sep 2026,·45 mins
A 9/11 Story
New: Where is Austin Tice?
Josh Baker investigates one of the biggest missing-person cases of our time.
21 Sep 2026,·33 mins
Tinderbox Britain - Are we ready for more wildfires?
After a record breaking wildfire season, are we prepared for the growing threat?
29 Sep 2026,·37 mins
The Regression to Bridie Murphy
4. Blasted from Both Sides
Virginia says she’s honest. Morey says ‘Bridie’ is real. So what was ‘Bridie Murphy’?
03 Oct 2026,·25 mins
Do plants know we're here?
Are plants aware of us, and do they like being touched?
25 Sep 2026,·26 mins
What effect are Russian drone strikes having on Ukraine?
John Simpson looks at the impact of intensifying Russian attacks on Ukraine
01 Oct 2026,·26 mins
Rock Bottom: 50 years since Britain's IMF crisis
The drama and trauma of Britain’s 1976 financial crisis and resulting IMF bailout.
26 Sep 2026,·57 mins
Faithless
Examining the line between religious devotion and unhealthy control.
27 Sep 2026,·29 mins
Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
The enduring song of quiet courage and acceptance in the face of passing time.
12 Sep 2026,·28 mins
You’re invited to The Haunted Library
The Haunted Library is open. Come in. Stay awhile.
28 Sep 2026,·38 mins
When Banksy Comes to Town
5. Deal and No Deal
What happens when Banksy chooses your wall for mischief? Tensions run high for Sam and Rod
11 Apr 2025,·20 mins
In Praise of Idleness
Is the solution to busyness not to work harder but to indulge in a little idleness?
16 Sep 2016,·15 mins
The President's Path: Do Trump's endorsements help?
Republicans are weighing whether Trump's backing can help them win crucial midterm votes
02 Oct 2026,·16 mins
Nepal: In the shadow of a glacier
The 1000-year-old Himalayan community now facing an existential threat.
29 Sep 2026,·28 mins
Conor
A man whose gaming almost led to 100 years in a US prison.
17 Aug 2026,·42 mins
The Ocean Within Us
Humans are around 70% water. But where is it all? And what's it doing inside us?
28 Sep 2026,·26 mins
Know It All
The story of a perpetual student prompts Matthew to interrogate the nature of wisdom.
02 Sep 2026,·29 mins
West Africa's Ebola outbreak: 10 years on
Tulip Mazumdar reconnects with survivors, healthcare workers and volunteers she met
The miracle doctor of Lourdes
Dr Giana Monami's unique job is to investigate Catholic miracles in Lourdes
02 Oct 2026,·26 mins
Louise Kennedy
The award-winning writer on her latest novel - Stations - and its three key influences.
27 Sep 2026,·32 mins
6. Black Mirror
A disturbing TV episode helps Ruth see her own life differently.
16 Jun 2026,·25 mins
Lady on Trial
Ladies in Court
Lucy Worsley, Professor Rosalind Crone and barrister Nneka Akodulu KC discuss the cases.
18 Aug 2026,·28 mins
