Timeshift observes how media has influenced social and cultural history.
The northern voice finds its way into the living rooms of Britain courtesy of Coronation Street.
Writer Hakan Nesser and Wallander actor Krister Henriksson explain why Henning Mankell's creation is seen as the 'typical Swede'.
At first Coronation Street proved a bit challenging for some viewers, particularly those in the South.
David Attenborough talks about the early days of Wildlife Television.
In 1922 John Noel filmed the first ever expedition to Mount Everest.
The North became a magnet for filmmakers just as unique writers were emerging from the terraced streets.
In 1953 the summit of Mount Everest is reached by Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay.
The fate of father figures in famous works of fiction from Treasure Island to Peter Rabbit.
Andrew Martin looks at how authors create flawed father characters for their fiction.
Andrew Martin explains why fathers appear in his own writing as minor grotesques, petty snobs and alcoholics.
In 1913 Britishman John Noel is the first Westerner to get within 40 miles of Everest.
Why 麻豆社 Radio 2 is able to maintain its widespread appeal.
Radio 2 connects with some of its audience through weekly live concerts in Friday Night is Music Night.