Irish comedienne Deirdre O'Kane in conversation with Jackie Clune and Rowland Rivron.
DetailsAcross the world, parents, inspired by Barack Obama, have given his name to their children
DetailsKwame Anthony Appiah investigates president-elect Obama's academic career.
DetailsGabrielle Walker explores why we know so little about the planet's oceans
DetailsWhat do Greek tragedy and soap opera have in common? Comedian Natalie Haynes investigates.
DetailsMichael Rosen celebrates the work of 1920s songwriting duo RP Weston and Bert Lee.
DetailsMartin Sorrell explores the work of French First World War poet Guillaume Apollinaire.
DetailsLloyd Robson explores a lesser-known side of the late Hollywood idol Robert Mitchum.
DetailsJohn F Jungclaussen explores Munich's Oktoberfest as it celebrates its 200th anniversary.
DetailsMarcus Brigstocke is forced to reassess his prejudices about the character of politicians
DetailsSeries of plays by Nick Warburton, set in an idiosyncratic restaurant in the Fens
DetailsStephen K Amos presents comedy and stories from the heart of the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe.
DetailsRay Furlong meets Paul Higgs, a police officer who liaises with Cornwall's migrant workers
DetailsMark Gatiss explores the hugely popular Doctor Who novelisations of the 1970s and 80s.
DetailsSeries of four stories to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jack Kerouac's On The Road
DetailsExploring the lives of successful people who have weathered storms in their careers
DetailsIan Marchant talks to people affected by the increase in teenagers using London's buses.
DetailsMartin Palmer traverses England to explore the mysteries surrounding the Knights Templar.
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