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  1. Simon Schama's History of Now

    Simon Schama reflects on a life in culture - and its enduring power in shaping our world.

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  2. In Conversation with Alan Yentob

    Alan Yentob talks to Bob Geldof and Stephen Fry about their extraordinary lives.

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  3. Una Marson: Our Lost Caribbean Voice

    The story of Una Marson, the first black producer and broadcaster at the 大象传媒.

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    John Burnside: From the Other Side

    How a recent near-death experience has influenced poet John Burnside's life and work.

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    Hold On Tight: The Women of The Waste Land

    Journalist Jude Rogers explores the fascinating women in TS Eliot鈥檚 poem The Waste Land.

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  6. Si芒n Phillips Remembers... How Green Was My Valley

    Si芒n Phillips looks back at the 大象传媒鈥檚 landmark adaptation of Richard Llewellyn鈥檚 novel.

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  7. Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen

    Lucy Worsley discovers the origins of Agatha Christie's macabre magic.

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  8. A Party with Auntie

    A nostalgic, orchestral romp through 15 theme tunes from the 大象传媒鈥檚 most popular shows.

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    House, Bridge, Fountain, Gate, Pitcher, Fruit-Tree, Window

    A radio hymn to the things around us inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke鈥檚 Duino Elegies.

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    Music To Scream To - The Hammer Horror Soundtracks

    Neil Brand explores Hammer's modernist soundtracks, and explains how scary music works.

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    The Soldier's Tale

    A vibrant and bold new take on Stravinsky鈥檚 dark musical masterpiece from the Hall茅.

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    The Latest Secrets of Hieroglyphs

    How experts are learning more about those who wrote the texts of the ancient Egyptians.

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  13. Michael Dobbs Remembers... House of Cards

    Lord Michael Dobbs remembers the 1990 political drama series House of Cards.

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  14. Simon Schama Meets

    Simon Schama speaks to three of the world's most influential artists and activists.

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  15. Makers

    Orcadian designer Kirsteen Stewart visits local craftsfolk in their studios.

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  16. Kanaval: A People鈥檚 History of Haiti in Six Chapters

    A history of Haiti seen through the lens of its vibrant annual carnival.

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  17. Alison Steadman Remembers... The Singing Detective

    Alison Steadman looks back at Dennis Potter's TV drama series The Singing Detective.

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  18. Only After Dark

    Adventures into the night with writer Dan Richards.

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  19. Joe McFadden Remembers... The Crow Road

    Joe McFadden, who played Prentice McHoan in The Crow Road, looks back on the series.

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  20. Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

    Chuck D tell the definitive story of how hip-hop grew into a global force for change.

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    Edward Thomas and the Song of the Path

    Robert Macfarlane and Johnny Flynn with Edward Thomas's Poems and Songs for the Open Air.

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  22. The Play What I Wrote

    A sensationally funny homage to Morecambe and Wise, filmed live at Theatre Royal, Bath.

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    Peter Kosminsky Remembers... Wolf Hall

    Peter Kosminsky looks back on the making of Wolf Hall.

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  24. The Classical Collection

    A selection of memorable performances of classical music from the 大象传媒's archives.

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    Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

    Michael Symmons Roberts on the enduring appeal of Robert Frost鈥檚 masterpiece, a century on

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    Warsan Shire on a Nation of Poets

    British-Somali poet Warsan Shire investigates and showcases Somalia's rich poetic life.

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  27. Richard Wilson Remembers... Tutti Frutti

    Richard Wilson recalls his role as manager of The Majestics in Tutti Frutti.

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  28. Robbie Coltrane at the 大象传媒

    A tribute to much-missed actor Robbie Coltrane, featuring some of his best 大象传媒 moments.

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    Organ Stops: Saving the King of Instruments

    Documentary that follows the enthusiasts battling to save Britain's pipe organs.

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  30. HebCelt aig 25

    Celebrating 25 years of the HebCelt Festival. 25 bliadhna de Fh猫is Cheilteach Innse Gall.

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  31. Michael Jayston Remembers... Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

    Michael Jayston looks back on the 大象传媒's adaptation of John le Carr茅鈥檚 classic spy tale.

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    Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker!

    Matthew Bourne's charmingly irreverent interpretation of the classic ballet.

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  33. Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and Me

    Artist and illustrator Charlie Mackesy takes us on a journey through his life.

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    Stephen Sondheim鈥檚 Old Friends

    Cameron Mackintosh presents a joyously staged celebration of the late composer's talents.

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    Coppelia

    A modern fairy tale, told without words, combining enchanting animation and dance.

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  36. The Art of Music with Anna Clyne

    Anna Clyne explores how music and art directly inspire each other.

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  37. Twelfth Night from Shakespeare鈥檚 Globe

    Shakespeare鈥檚 comedy of mistaken identity and love, from the Globe Theatre.

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  38. Playing the Prince

    Jade Anouka talks to past Hamlets and discovers the untold story of The Red Book.

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  39. The Roar of the Greasepaint

    Lata Sharma celebrates Ulster鈥檚 great tradition of amateur dramatics and performers.

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  40. The Secret Bard - A Burns Night Special

    A celebration of the life and songs of Carolina Oliphant, a contemporary of Robbie Burns.

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  41. Opening Lines

    John Yorke unpacks the themes behind the stories in Radio 4's weekend afternoon dramas.

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  42. A Kiss

    The poet Rachel Long explores the craft of capturing a kiss in writing.

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  43. The Radio 2 Book Club

    Sara Cox celebrates the best new fiction, with author interviews and reviews.

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  44. Ronald Blythe: Working at Home

    Writer Ronald Blythe narrates a film essay about his life, work and friends.

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    Don Quixote from Birmingham Royal Ballet

    Classic ballet following Don Quixote鈥檚 adventures, performed by Birmingham Royal Ballet.

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  46.

    My Name Is Ottilie

    Dana Masters on the forgotten story of Northern Irish blues trailblazer Ottilie Patterson.

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    Paul Muldoon: Laoithe 's Liric铆

    Exploring the key moments in the creative life of poet Paul Muldoon.

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    The Lost Photographs of Mary Alice Young

    Exploring the fascinating photographic collection of a family and community.

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  49. Cupid Loves Eros

    An exploration of queer love poetry for Valentine鈥檚 week with Val McDermid and Stephen Fry

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  50. Pavarotti: King of the High Cs

    Luciano Pavarotti talks about his life and sings arias by Verdi, Puccini and Leoncavallo.

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