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  1. The Art of Relativity

    Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionised science. But how did it transform the arts?

    BBC Radio 4

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    Memorial No More? A History of Russian Forgetting

    Nobel prize-winning, on trial and hated by the Russian State. The story of Memorial.

    BBC Radio 4

  3. Animal

    Stories exploring the curious and fascinating ways humans relate to other animals.

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  4. Carry On at 65

    BBC Radio 4 Extra celebrates the 65th anniversary of the first Carry On film

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  5. Seek the Light

    Stories of science, history and the natural world woven together around a theme of light.

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  6. Everything Is Everything: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill at 25

    Laura Mvula reflects on the impact of Lauryn Hill’s debut album 25 years after its release

    BBC Radio 4

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    The Murder of Kelso Cochrane

    Why is one of Britain’s first post-war racist killings still unsolved?

    BBC Radio 4

  8. Hoax

    Dr Tori Herridge investigates dubious conclusions in science and nature.

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  9. Four Sides of Seamus Heaney

    Series exploring different aspects of the work of Nobel Prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney.

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  10. BFFs: A Life Built on Friendship

    Should friendship, rather than romance, be the cornerstone of life?

    BBC Radio 4

  11. Paranormal

    Sian Eleri delves into otherworldly mysteries.

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  12. Police on Steroids

    How big a problem is steroid use in the police?

    BBC Radio 4

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    Out of Abandonment

    Kim Moore is challenged to write a poem inspired by one of the UK's abandoned buildings.

    BBC Radio 4

  14. The Culture Scene

    Inspiring stories of creativity from across the vibrant arts scene in Scotland.

    BBC Radio Scotland

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  15. Anti-Building with Cedric Price

    Tom Dyckhoff explores the life and work of the forward-thinking architect Cedric Price.

    BBC Radio 4

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    The Price of Protection: Who Pays for War in Ukraine?

    Duncan Weldon explores the risks of economic and military aid to Ukraine.

    BBC Radio 4

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    I Belong to Glazgoy

    Phil Alexander puts together the story of a composer through a newly found piece of music.

    BBC Radio 4

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    The Balsall Heath Bohemians: Celebrating the Birmingham Surrealists

    Stewart Lee uncovers the pioneers of surrealism subverting reality in Birmingham's suburbs

    BBC Radio 4

  19. Bug in the System: The Past, Present and Future of Cancer

    Where does cancer came from, where is it going, and how might we finally overcome it?

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  20. How the UK Changed Hip-Hop Forever

    Ashley Walters explores the UK's influence on hip-hop.

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  21. Politically

    BBC Radio 4's home for insightful, inside takes on how politics and power really work.

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  22. H-O-L-L-Y-W-O-O-D

    David Willis celebrates the centenary of the Hollywood sign.

    BBC Radio 4

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    The Trouble with Sheep

    Upland sheep are under fire - Charlotte Smith investigates what the future holds.

    BBC Radio 4

  24. History on the Edge

    Anita Anand uncovers hidden stories from recent British history.

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  25. Island Crossings

    The story of the ferry service that is vital to Scotland's west coast and its islands.

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  26. Ibiza: What's the Big Deal?

    Sarah Story discovers how Ibiza became a dance destination.

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  27. Earth

    The epic, 4.5-billion-year story of the place humanity calls home.

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  28. The Banksy Story

    The story of Banksy's rise from secretive street artist to international icon.

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  29. Director of Me

    How do you manage your mental health when you cannot control the direction of your mind?

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  30. Diane Arbus: Intimate Portraits

    What is the unique vision and contested legacy of photographer Diane Arbus?

    BBC Radio 4

  31. The NHS: Who Cares?

    Kevin Fong explores the challenges the NHS faces today.

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  32. In the Loop

    Poet Paul Farley goes walking in circles to ask why human beings find them so symbolic.

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  33. Florence Nightingale: Nursing Pioneer

    Film following the life of an extraordinary woman who revolutionised modern nursing.

    BBC Four

  34. Body on the Beach: What Happened to Annie?

    Hazel Martin investigates the death of a woman on a Scottish beach.

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  35. The NHS at 75: Covid Memories

    Poems and prose from NHS staff on their experiences of the Covid pandemic.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Wiki Wars

    Tech journalist Lara Lewington looks into information battles played out on Wikipedia.

    BBC Radio 4

  37. An Almanac for Anxiety: In Search of a Calmer Mind

    Series exploring how interacting with the natural elements can improve mental wellbeing.

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  38. The Kanye Story

    Mobeen Azhar investigates the rise and fall of Kanye West

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  39. Yeti

    Is something out there in the Himalayas?

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  40. Walt Disney: A Life in Films

    Mel Giedroyc steps into the magical world of Walt Disney.

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  41. The Trouble with KanYe

    How did Kanye West go from celebrated artist to a megaphone for hate and division?

    BBC Two

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    Rose Ayling-Ellis: Signs for Change

    Join Rose on a personal journey into the deaf experience to see if attitudes are changing.

    BBC One

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    Windrush: Portraits of a Generation

    A film about a remarkable Windrush portrait project spearheaded by the King.

    BBC Two

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    The Monkey Haters

    The disturbing trade in the torment and torture of monkeys.

    BBC Radio 4

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    Crashed: $800m Festival Fail

    The jaw-dropping story of the rise and fall of British music and festival company Pollen.

    BBC Three

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    Break Point for Tennis

    How seriously is professional tennis taking the mental health of its young players?

    BBC Radio 4

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    Scandalous: Phone Hacking on Trial

    A look at the legal battle over allegations of the media's unlawful information gathering.

    BBC Two

  48. Taste

    DJ and broadcaster Zakia Sewell explores what we mean by 'taste'.

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  49. The Fast Furniture Fix

    Venetia La Manna explores the rise of fast furniture, asking if and how it can slow down.

    BBC Radio 4

  50. A Wright Family Holiday

    Mark Wright, brother Josh and dad Big Mark embark on an epic road trip across Britain.

    BBC One

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