Washington correspondent Justin Webb looks at the perceived global hatred of the US
DetailsAs Public Enemy's Fight the Power turns 21, Jazzie B explores the political side of rap.
DetailsA celebration of the 150th anniversary of the feted Manchester-based orchestra.
DetailsSarfraz Manzoor retraces the footsteps of Daniel Defoe, a supporter of the Act of Union
DetailsBBC Business Editor Robert Peston investigates the Scottish economy.
DetailsGraeme Garden presents a tongue-in-cheek look at the supposed Anglo-Scottish antipathy.
DetailsDramatised account of the wheeling and dealing which led to the Act of Union of 1707.
DetailsCraig Brown's satirical history of Britain. 1/2: Einstein discovers The Beatles while the nation discovers sex. Flour Power reigns and the World Cup is won by a team called Bobby.
DetailsJohn Tusa and guests discuss the impact of the tumultuous world events of 1968
DetailsAnother chance to look back at the events making the news 40 years ago with John Tusa
DetailsDavid Aaronovitch assesses the legacy of 1968, talking to former self-styled rebels
DetailsJoe Queenan looks back at 40 years of Rolling Stone magazine.
DetailsRosie Boycott considers the origins, impact and legacy of the underground press in Britain
DetailsNick Fraser recalls the intellectual revolution of May 1968 that spread from Paris.
DetailsRob Shepherd recalls Enoch Powell's 'Rivers of Blood' speech of 1968.
DetailsGerman programme-makers report on rarely-reported aspects of their country
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