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Mind Your PMQs
Dominic Sandbrook questions the political importance of Prime Minister's Questions.
The Red Bits Are British
David Cannadine explores the teaching of history in English schools over the past century.
The Life and Fate of Vasily Grossman
Jim Riordan uncovers the life and fate of Soviet writer Vasily Grossman, hero and heretic.
When the Eyes of the World Were on the Clyde
Journalist John Lloyd looks back at the Clydeside work-in of 1971.
Robert Robinson
Laurie Taylor takes a look at the life and work of one of Britain's broadcasting legends.
Raise Your Glasses
Arthur Smith searches for the best and worst after-dinner speeches in history.
RP RIP?
Melvyn Bragg observes the decline of RP alongside an increasing pride in regional accents.
The 1981 Ashes
Mike Brearley tells the story of one of the most remarkable summers of cricket ever seen.
Schumacher's Big Society
Did EF Schumacher's landmark book Small is Beautiful inspire David Cameron's big idea?
The Light Music Festival
Paul Morley explores the rise and mysterious fall of light orchestral music.
