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Postcards
Keith Richards on writing "Satisfaction" in his sleep
The Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2015.
24 Aug 2026,·4 mins
Sebastian Faulks
Author Sebastian Faulks on his influences and formative cultural experiences.
20 Aug 2026,·42 mins
Ringing the Bullring
Arguably best in the world, will Birmingham win the 2026 12-Bell Striking Contest?
23 Aug 2026,·28 mins
The Guitar Story
3. Gods and Monsters
John Wilson explores the story of the guitar as a driver of social and cultural change.
20 Aug 2026,·29 mins
Stranded in the Outback: Stuck Fast in Mud
Brendan Cook encounters trouble on Australia's notorious outback road, Birdsville Track.
The WhatsApp Underground
As race riots erupt in Belfast, an underground network rescues those at risk.
QR Code Scams
Do you know where that code is taking you?
20 Aug 2026,·28 mins
Author Louise Doughty, Scottish women offenders, Boxer Chantelle Cameron
What did author Louise Doughty learn about her parents from an old black suitcase?
24 Aug 2026,·57 mins
Summer Specials 2026
Little Biter
Danny Robins hits the seaside for a spine-tingling new investigation.
21 Jul 2026,·36 mins
That Turn To Pascagoula
Why do we struggle to prepare for disasters?
21 Aug 2026,·24 mins
Influence After Empire: Is Britain Still a Great Power? (Professor Brendan Simms)
Has Great Britain underestimated its own power and influence in the world?
20 Aug 2026,·44 mins
Love Stories: Our own romcom
The film couple who turned their own relationship into a romantic comedy
24 Aug 2026,·40 mins
Uruguay's water referendum
In 2004, Uruguayans voted to enshrine water as a human right in their constitution.
24 Aug 2026,·10 mins
Graham forgot he interviewed Britney
Graham reveals how his terrible memory has got him in trouble.
24 Aug 2026,·38 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
The Stranger
The remarkable power in all of us to help complete strangers.
19 Aug 2026,·29 mins
Closing Credits
A celebration of the startling wit and unexpected wisdom of the legendary sci-fi author.
18 Aug 2026,·3 mins
Episode Five - Sicilian Emeralds
Life in the shadow of Mount Etna, Sicily’s most dangerous and alluring landmark.
21 Aug 2026,·14 mins
Modern Haunted and Abandoned Places
Examining the ghosts of our more recent rural, urban and railway past
17 Aug 2026,·64 mins
Episode 5
A museum guard is captivated by the quiltmakers of Gee Bend in 19th-century America.
28 Aug 2026,·14 mins
Into The Dirt
6. The Whole Truth
A final meeting between Ceri and Rob becomes heated
01 Jul 2026,·46 mins
Lesley Joseph
Actress Lesley Joseph chooses Franz Schubert and P!nk.
23 Aug 2026,·10 mins
The battle of Mandalay and the New World screwworm
Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes
22 Aug 2026,·60 mins
Adele vs Shakespeare: Who Actually Changed the World More?
Joe and Jake argue whether Adele or Shakespeare have had the biggest cultural impact.
18 Aug 2026,·31 mins
Recluses
Nikola Tesla
Is the mind of Nikola Tesla worthy of such an extensive legacy?
14 Aug 2026,·14 mins
A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
Episode 4: 'The Staircase Industry'
The films, dramas, documentaries, books... why does this story keep resurfacing?
08 Jun 2022,·40 mins
The Batista brothers: Meat and money
How Brazilian brothers Wesley and Joesley Batista built the world’s largest meat empire
27 Jul 2026,·39 mins
6. Black Mirror
A disturbing TV episode helps Ruth see her own life differently.
16 Jun 2026,·25 mins
Who Rules Porn?
8. Inside Porn's Star Chamber
Alex and Patricia discover how Visa and MasterCard became the reluctant rulers of porn.
23 Jul 2026,·41 mins
