Comedy show looking at the modern woman, offering a mixture of satire and silliness
DetailsMicky Dolenz explores how two producers kick-started an artistic renaissance in Hollywood.
DetailsMatthew King looks at composer Joseph Haydn's visits to London between 1791 and 1795.
DetailsActor Martin Reeve explores the history and tenacious survival of the Punch and Judy show.
DetailsA look at the work of the songwriting team of Joyce Grenfell and Richard Addinsell.
DetailsSimon Brett's thespian sleuth returns in a dramatisation by Jeremy Front
DetailsProf Paul Robertson examines the claims and counter-claims for musical mediumship.
DetailsNicola Loud tells the story of the 19th century's most brilliant violinist Nicoló Paganini
DetailsJames May explores the idea that listening to music while driving can change lives.
DetailsDifferent presenters tell the story of a character from history that they identify with
DetailsJenni Trent Hughes looks at paternal advice, interviewing men from different backgrounds about what their fathers told them. Guests include Michael Winner and Wayne Hemingway.
DetailsWilliam Roache celebrates the longevity of some of Britain's longest surviving soap stars.
DetailsLiz Carney reports on former Zimbabwean white farmers who are starting again in Nigeria.
DetailsComedian Ava Vidal asks if devolution has changed the way we laugh at our politicians.
DetailsJohn Aizlewood takes a look back at the progressive rock movement of the '70s and and why it became the genre that dared not mention its name.
DetailsDavid Schneider goes on a personal journey through Yiddish culture and language.
DetailsPeople of all ages from around the country describe their own obsessive rituals
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