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The Liverpool Poets
Pete McCarthy examines the work of Roger McGough, Brian Patten and Adrian Henri.
Southern Journeys
Shirley Collins tells the story of Alan Lomax's historic 1959 trip to the southern states.
06/07/2002
Surprising history and compelling testimonies of US immigrants using Ellis Island gateway.
Don't Write, Make a Record
Alan Dein explores how people recorded their own voices on gramophone records.
The Escape Factory
How Britain's MI9 ensured daring escapes of Second World War prisoners.
Bing Crosby Meets
Ken Barnes explores how a beloved singer became king of radio.
Twice Nightly
Stan Stennett recreates British variety theatre's heyday.
Not a Penny off the Pay, Not a Second on the Day
Labour MP Tony Benn looks back at the 1926 General Strike.
The Monkhouse Files
Bob Monkhouse guides Bob Sinfield through his memories, diaries and recordings.
Broadcasting Freedom
Bonnie Greer explores how black broadcasters put radio at the heart of the race debate.
