Sean Street tells the story of the German wildlife sound recordist Ludwig Koch.
DetailsPaul Farley tells the story of Frank O'Hara's most enduring collection, Lunch Poems.
DetailsEmma Kirkby tells the story of a 400-year-old lute, recently restored to its former glory.
DetailsAn insider's guide to the skills required in representing one's country overseas
DetailsThe story of the 1950s naturalist Maxwell Knight, who led a secret existence as an MI5 spy
DetailsJohn Hegley presents a poetic meditation on the M1, the transport backbone of Britain.
DetailsBenjamin Zephaniah explores the ancient oral tradition of southern Siberian throat singing
DetailsMichael Alexander explores the place of Eliot, and poetry in general, in national culture.
DetailsSeries comparing the known historical facts about Macbeth with Shakespeare's dramatisation
DetailsVivienne Parry explores madness and mental health among heroines of classic fiction.
DetailsJohn Sugar explores the history of magic and the impact the internet has on magic.
DetailsMandy Baker explores efforts by our elected representatives to deliver a witty speech.
DetailsA series chronicling the influences that affected the course of classical music
DetailsExploring students', teachers' and parents' experiences of music grade exams.
DetailsTrevor Hoyle explores the life and work of author Malcolm Lowry, who died 50 years ago.
DetailsVicky Whitfield tells the story of the Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition of 1857
DetailsFergal Keane takes a journey through the private notebooks and letters of Nelson Mandela.
DetailsComedian Mark Steel visits towns across the UK and creates a show for a local audience
DetailsComedian Mark Steel visits towns across the UK and creates a show for a local audience
DetailsMark Thomas reports on his campaign for the right to protest.
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