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Phillipa Gregory The Hidden Slave Trail

Discover Northern England's hidden role in the slave trade.

 
 

The History Detectives History Detectives

Neil Oliver and team recount amazing stories from clues in everyday objects.

 
 

History Mysteries Presenter, Nick Barratt History Mysteries

The story of the past can be unpeeled using the clues all around us. Find out how.

 
 

History of Christianity A History of Christianity

The surprising story behind the religion which claims the most followers.

 
 

Neil Oliver, presenter of A History of Scotland. A History of Scotland

Neil Oliver charts the birth and growth of the Scottish nation in A history of Scotland.

 
 

Hollywood Science Hollywood Science

Hollywood stunts are legendary - but can you rely on tinseltown to do its homework?

 
 

Robert Winston The Human Mind

Robert Winston explores the workings of the mind.

 

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Putting pen to paper Ian McMillan's Writing Lab

Ian McMillan gives an inspirational insight into the creative writing process, complete with tips for nurturing your inner writer.

 
 

Vesuvius and pillars In the Shadow of the Vesuvius

In the eighteenth century the eruptions of Vesuvius became a major tourist attraction. Learn more about the life and loves of the expert on the scene, Sir William Hamilton.

 
 

Indian School Indian School

Discover everyday life in the Indian education system, as Indian School comes to BBC Two.

 
 

Inside the Ethics Committee Inside The Ethics Committee

Joan Bakewell profiles more cases where the right thing isn't always obvious.

 
 

Robert Bartlett Inside The Medieval Mind

The Middle Ages: Turbulent times, certainly, but what was it like to live through?

 
 

Interdependence Day Interdependence Day 2006

A new approach to the challenges of our planet: prepare for Interdependence Day.

 
 

Interdependence Day 2007 Interdependence Day 2007

Making maps for an interconnected world

 
 

Watching Punch and Judy, Blackpool, 1948 The Invention of Childhood

Kids don't change, but attitudes to childhood do - BBC Radio 4 follows the development of growing up in Britain.

 

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James May James May's 20th Century

James May explores 100 years of innovation which would change the world forever.

 
 

James in rocket car James May's Big Ideas

Jetpacks for all? Solar-powered everything? Join James May as he samples the technology which might shape our lives.

 
 

Jimmy Doherty Jimmy Doherty In Darwin's Garden

Jimmy Doherty visits Darwin's home, and recreates the experiments that helped formulate his theory of evolution.

 
 

Journeys From The Centre of the Earth Journeys From The Centre Of The Earth

Iain Stewart takes us on a tour round the Med, showing how far the region and the world has been influenced by its rocks - in everything from religion to cuisine.

 
 

Journeys In Thought Journeys In Thought

Discover the journeys which shaped the lives and thoughts of some of the giants of philosophy.

 
 

Presenter Bobby Friction Just Do It

Radio One's Bobby Friction asks Alan Sugar and others how to make a success of your business.

 
 

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