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Officially Ignorant?
Frances Cairncross investigates the gaps in official knowledge.
Le Malade imaginaire?
France is unhappy with itself. Quentin Peel asks if the country requires radical reform.
One Wales?
Mukul Devichand investigates the onward march of the Welsh language.
The Future of the War on Terror
Pentagon adviser David Kilcullen talks to Frank Gardner about the war on terror.
With Friends Like These
Why are people happy to disclose huge amounts of personal information online?
Keeping Us Afloat?
Frances Cairncross reports on the credit crunch and its effect on the world economy.
The Blessing of Marriage
Camilla Cavendish asks what role the government should play in our relationship choices.
Let the People Decide?
Quentin Peel asks if plebiscites enable the voice of the people to be properly heard.
The Beginner's Guide to Separation
Could tensions between Holyrood and Westminster could mean an end to the Union?
Africa's Chance
Richard Dowden reports on major economic growth in some African nations.
Jackanory Politics
Frances Stonor examines the method of delivering a political message by telling a story.
India, the Reluctant Tiger
Dr Zareer Masani asks if India's new found prosperity is filtering down to the masses.
Doing Our Duty
Must our human rights be balanced by legal responsibilities? David Walker investigates.
What Are We Fighting For?
Edward Stourton reports on Britain's stretched armed forces and use of military power.
Revealing Religion
Andrew Brown explores how believers and sceptics see the role of religion.
Can We Kick the Habit?
Historian Richard Weight asks why the problem of drug addiction has proved so intractable.
The Wrong Road to a Warmer World
Kenan Malik asks whether we are approaching climate change from the wrong direction.
China's Eco-warrriors
Mukul Devichand explores Chinese attitudes to environmental issues.
A Nation of Billy Elliots?
Camilla Cavendish asks why our cultural industries are now so attractive to the government
Responsible Journalism
Former Today editor Kevin Marsh asks how the press can rediscover its public purpose.
Character Factories
Richard Reeves asks whether it is time for the chattering classes to promote their virtues
The World's Shifting Balance
Martin Wolf of the Financial Times analyses the crisis facing the global economy.
Bad Elections
Zareer Masani considers the relationship between voting and other democratic rights.
Climate Change: The Quick Fix?
Frances Cairncross investigates the idea that technology can combat global warming.
Al Qaeda's Enemy Within
Frank Gardner talks to former allies of Osama bin Laden who have turned against him.
Fair Play?
Richard Weight asks why many poorer nations often perform better than Britain at sports.
Trust Me, I'm a Patient
Consumer-driven health care is a hot political issue. Michael Blastland investigates.
The Dollar and Dominance
Economist Ngaire Woods investigates the role of the dollar as the world's leading currency
Do Public Inquiries Work?
Lawyer Ann Alexander examines the public inquiries system.
Dead Cert
Michael Blastland examines the damage done by the demand for certainty in politics.
Paying The Piper
Frances Cairncross examines what lessons must be learned from the credit crunch.