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Outer Hebrides
Life on Scalpay in the Scottish islands of the Outer Hebrides
Lost Air Luggage
Following the journey of airport luggage and the job of finding the bags that get lost
Phobias
Living with irrational fears, who has them and methods of dealing with them
Cannibalism
An exploration of the culture and myths surrounding the practise of eating human flesh
Pagans in Britain
Exploring the rituals of the modern day Druid movement and its roots in Paganism
Eric Liddell
A profile of the Scottish athlete, rugby union international player, and missionary
Women in Indian Music
Exploring the unique place of female musicians in traditional Indian music
AIDS a Decade of Despair and Promise
A look at the progress of the worldwide AIDS epidemic
Robert Herrick
The life, career and poetry of 17th century poet Robert Herrick
John Clare
The life of 19th century English poet and farm labourer John Clare
Tudors at Kentwell Hall
Kentwell Hall in Suffolk, Great Britain hosts a return to the past
Pets on Prescription
What is this special relationship we have with animals?
The Tree of Liberty
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Cecil Rhodes
A profile of colonialist Cecil Rhodes and his post-colonial fall from grace
Beards
The pros and cons, religious and cultural significance of facial hair on men
Breaking Away
The legacy of Ida Amin's expulsion of Asians from Uganda
The Strange Journey of Herman Melville
The forgotten author of 'Moby Dick'
Miles Davis
Obituary tribute to jazz musician Miles Davis
The Vatican
Exploring the role of The Vatican in Catholicism
What Difference does a Decade Make?
A report from Strasburg looking at facilities for disabled people.
The Battle of Maldon
A look at the significance of The Battle of Maldon in its millennial anniversary year
The Real Good King Wenceslas
Uncovering the man behind the myth of Good King Wenceslas
Dubrovnik
A look at the world heritage site currently under siege in the war of independence
Bells
The art of church bell ringing
The Sound of Silence
The multiple meanings, lures and types of silence
Set in Stone
A look at the craft of stone-carvers and sculptors
Robert Burns
Why is Scottish poet Robert Burns so popular?
The Best Chocolate Ice Cream
What it is like to fall in love
Greenland the Hard Way
Sailing to Greenland to climb Cathedral Peak
Tattooing Pictures on Skin
The art of the tattooist
Making Money
The manufacture and history of cash