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The Forgotten Referendum
Bust-ups, bums and Brexit's beginning? - Chris Mason tells the story of the AV referendum.
Search for a Common Culture
Did a common culture ever exist in the UK, what did it mean and is it needed now?
A Backwards Catastrophe
Travelling in reverse through the archives to trace the roots of the environmental crisis.
Easier Than Curing a Toothache? The Story of Lobotomy
Claire Prentice looks at the history of a notorious medical procedure - lobotomy.
The Alliance
How close were Pope John Paul II and Ronald Reagan at the end of the Cold War?
It's Behind You! The weird and wonderful story of British pantomime
Cultural historian Christopher Frayling explores the rich and surprising history of panto.
Disorienting: Asians on Screen
Phil Wang investigates the representation of East and South East Asians in western media.
Da da da DAAAAA!
Rachel Parris leads us on an irreverent tour of Beethoven's 5th Symphony
All Things Must Pass at 50
Composer Nitin Sawhney tells the story of George Harrison鈥檚 most famous album.
14/11/2020
Steve Fielding explores how political parties have recovered from big election defeats.
