Mark Dowd explores how British Catholicism has changed since the last Papal visit in 1982.
DetailsHighlights of the Beatification of Cardinal Newman.
DetailsEdward Stourton commentates on the service, in the presence of Pope Benedict XVI.
DetailsJulian Putkowski presents a series on cases of Civil Service bureaucracy at its worst
DetailsFollowing a Birmingham milkman, Derrick Weaver, as he makes his deliveries.
DetailsJohn Ware examines the events which led to the signing of the Good Friday peace agreement
DetailsSeries in which Evan Davis explores the rise of the home-owner and their role in society
DetailsJohn Beesley investigates the contribution of public meetings to our democracy.
DetailsGeneticist Aarathi Prasad explores the phenomenon known as parthenogenesis or virgin birth
DetailsNicholas Parsons traverses India to observe the country's enthusiasm for quizzes.
DetailsThe story of the competition to become the first pilot to fly across the English Channel.
DetailsThe story of feminist pioneer Sylvia Pankhurst's campaign for Ethiopian independence.
DetailsLinda Robson appeals on behalf of the Child Poverty Action Group. Donations: Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Credit cards: Freephone 0800 404 8144.
DetailsFrancine Stock chairs a topical debate recorded before an audience at the Hay Festival.
DetailsChildren adopted by cabaret star Josephine Baker recall their strange upbringing.
DetailsDocumentary following the commissioning process of this week's Afternoon Readings.
DetailsA look at the political and social backdrop of great operas, alongside the plots and music
DetailsPeter France narrates the story of a Fenland reed bed, recorded sound expert Chris Watson
DetailsGwyneth Powell explores the work of Relate, the counselling organisation for relationships
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