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DetailsWith Claire Bolderson. Somalia's deputy president says the country will merge with Ethiopia. And is 2007 make or break year for the NHS?
DetailsWith Robin Lustig. Somalia's power vaccuum: will the African Union send in peacekeepers? Bush's plan for Iraq will mean more troops. And Britons are Europe's worst credit junkies.
DetailsPresident Bush continues to reshuffle his top team, but can they turn the tide in Iraq? What can be done to get more women into the top jobs in business and politics.
DetailsMichael Bird uncovers the significance of The Wreck of the Alba, painted by Alfred Wallis.
DetailsThe story of the Merchant Navy ships trapped in the Suez Canal during the 1967 Six Day War
DetailsSeries of five comic tales by William Makepeace Thackeray, adapted by Stephen Wyatt
DetailsJohn Hegley celebrates the limerick and delves into its history.
DetailsWriter Kate Mosse explores the extraordinary life of artist Winifred Gill.
DetailsStuart Cosgrove explains why not everyone wants to live inside the M25.
DetailsFrank Gardner marks the centenary of photographer and traveller Wilfred Thesiger.
DetailsZina Saro-Wiwa explores the legacy of Africa's first great post-colonial novel.
DetailsSeries examining overlooked but noteworthy historical events, with Michael Portillo
DetailsTo mark the beginning of Liverpool's 800th year, Laurie Taylor visits the city to explore its contribution to the social sciences.
DetailsPeggy Reynolds examines the life and work of the poet Patience Strong, born 100 years ago.
DetailsComedy drama series by Charlotte Cory about a divorcee's attempts to find romance
DetailsThomas Lynch introduces a poignant and insightful programme on poetry inspired by children
DetailsRosie Goldsmith explores the power of the Virgin Mary in the modern world
DetailsBernard Cribbins pays tribute to Mollie Millest, who wrote scripts for Kenneth Horne.
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