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Omnibus Episodes

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    Robert Burns

    Why is Scottish poet Robert Burns so popular?

  2. Set in Stone

    A look at the craft of stone-carvers and sculptors

  3. The Sound of Silence

    The multiple meanings, lures and types of silence

  4. Bells

    The art of church bell ringing

  5. Dubrovnik

    A look at the world heritage site currently under siege in the war of independence

  6. The Real Good King Wenceslas

    Uncovering the man behind the myth of Good King Wenceslas

  7. The Battle of Maldon

    A look at the significance of The Battle of Maldon in its millennial anniversary year

  8. What Difference does a Decade Make?

    A report from Strasburg looking at facilities for disabled people.

  9. The Vatican

    Exploring the role of The Vatican in Catholicism

  10. Miles Davis

    Obituary tribute to jazz musician Miles Davis

  11. The Strange Journey of Herman Melville

    The forgotten author of 'Moby Dick'

  12. Breaking Away

    The legacy of Ida Amin's expulsion of Asians from Uganda

  13. Beards

    The pros and cons, religious and cultural significance of facial hair on men

  14. Cecil Rhodes

    A profile of colonialist Cecil Rhodes and his post-colonial fall from grace

  15. The Tree of Liberty

    The story of the Haitian Revolution and its leader Toussaint Louverture

  16. Pets on Prescription

    What is this special relationship we have with animals?

  17. Tudors at Kentwell Hall

    Kentwell Hall in Suffolk, Great Britain hosts a return to the past

  18. John Clare

    The life of 19th century English poet and farm labourer John Clare

  19. Robert Herrick

    The life, career and poetry of 17th century poet Robert Herrick

  20. AIDS a Decade of Despair and Promise

    A look at the progress of the worldwide AIDS epidemic

  21. Women in Indian Music

    Exploring the unique place of female musicians in traditional Indian music

  22. Eric Liddell

    A profile of the Scottish athlete, rugby union international player, and missionary

  23. Pagans in Britain

    Exploring the rituals of the modern day Druid movement and its roots in Paganism

  24. Cannibalism

    An exploration of the culture and myths surrounding the practise of eating human flesh

  25. Phobias

    Living with irrational fears, who has them and methods of dealing with them

  26. Lost Air Luggage

    Following the journey of airport luggage and the job of finding the bags that get lost

  27. Outer Hebrides

    Life on Scalpay in the Scottish islands of the Outer Hebrides

  28. Rasputin

    Profile of Grigori Rasputin and his role in the downfall of the Russian monarchy

  29. Royals and the Media

    A history of relations between The Royal Family and the media

  30. The Medical Foundation

    The work of the Medical Foundation in London which cares for the victims of torture

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