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  1. Extreme

    A mountain of trouble. 11 climbers died in 2 disastrous days on K2. What really happened?

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  2. Illuminated

    麻豆社 Radio 4's home for creative documentaries that shed light on hidden worlds.

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  3. Loving, Living and Dying Together in the Netherlands

    The story of Jan and Els who opted for euthanasia and died together in the Netherlands.

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  4. Secret Mum Club

    Welcome to the Secret Mum Club, the ultimate space for all mums to share their secrets.

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  5. In Detail...

    A man begs for sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.

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  6. Farmwatch

    Celebrating farming communities across England.

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  7. Port Ste貌rnabhaigh

    Series following life in Stornoway, the main port in the Hebrides.

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  8. Kyle: The Gunman Who Divided America

    The story of one of America's most controversial and divisive figures, Kyle Rittenhouse.

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  9. Paths of Inspiration - Clive Lloyd

    Sir Clive Lloyd looks back at his achievements with Sir Trevor MacDonald.

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    Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me

    Dancer Amy Dowden faces the most turbulent year of her life after a cancer diagnosis.

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  11. Tortoise Investigates

    The home of investigative podcasts from Tortoise, from Sweet Bobby to Hoaxed.

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  12. Serial Offender: Arnold Schoenberg's Twelve Tone Adventure

    Arnold Schoenberg's 12-tone system redefined music, so why are his works rarely performed?

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  13. The Story of a Heart by Dr Rachel Clarke

    The moving story of how one family's grief was transformed into a lifesaving gift.

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  14. In My Own Words

    Get up close to artists, writers, actors, comedians and poets.

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  15. I Was There

    Real life stories from those who saw major news events happen right before their eyes.

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  16. Gladys | Deireadh na Sgeoil/Story Complete

    An 87-year-old woman鈥檚 emotional journey to uncover her Irish heritage.

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    Viva Mary

    Mary, a remarkable 90-year-old, defies norms with her zest for life.

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  18. Ooh You Rotten Egg!

    A portrait of fondly-remembered comedy actress Irene Handl.

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  19. The Kindness of Strangers by Kerry Hudson

    Author Kerry Hudson explores the many faces of kindness at difficult times in her life.

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  20. William Golding: The Man Who Wrote Lord Of The Flies (Omnibus)

    The life and career of the publicity-shy, Nobel Prize-winning author.

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  21. On Friendship by Andrew O'Hagan

    Essays on friendship from one of the most incisive chroniclers of contemporary Britain.

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  22. Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star

    A powerful tale of talent, fame鈥檚 toll and a tragic struggle with an eating disorder.

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  23. The Last Lumberjack

    Forestry worker Sam Martinez travelled from Belize to help Britain in the war effort.

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  24. A Month in Siena by Hisham Matar (Omnibus)

    Hisham Matar's trip to the city whose painters so influenced his view of art.

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  25. Difficult Women by Helen Lewis (Omnibus)

    The impact of difficult women who fought for change.

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  26. Politically

    Alex Forsyth looks at the impact of the decision for Britain to leave the European Union

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  27. My Brain Tumour and Me

    麻豆社 Scotland鈥檚 political editor Glenn Campbell's story of living with brain cancer.

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  28. A Tribute to Steve Brown, with Harry Hill

    Harry Hill presents a celebration of the life of his friend and collaborator, Steve Brown.

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  29. Ramble Book by Adam Buxton (Omnibus)

    Comedian and podcaster Adam Buxton takes a look back at his life.

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  30. I'm Here I Think, Where Are You? by Timothy West (Omnibus)

    Timothy West reads from his letters to his wife, Prunella Scales, between 1961 and 1992.

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  31. Every Kind of People by Kathryn Faulke

    Kathryn Faulke's clear-eyed memoir sheds light on the life an NHS home care worker.

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  32. Something to Declare

    Jack Boswell explores how other cultures handle the universal problems we face at home.

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  33. Shattered by Hanif Kureishi

    Hanif Kureishi's powerful and darkly comic memoir of the fall that left him paralysed.

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  34. Weird in the Wade

    Weird in the Wade brings you true tales that are weird, wonderful and a little off kilter

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  35. Thomas Hardy's Dorset

    A documentary about Thomas Hardy's Dorset with Sir Michael Hordern.

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  36. Lizzie Siddal (Omnibus)

    The story of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood鈥檚 copper-haired model and muse.

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  37. Bessie Smith by Jackie Kay (Omnibus)

    A portrait of the tempestuous life of the blues singer, Bessie Smith.

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  38. Patriot by Alexei Navalny

    The life of the fearless and inspiring Russian political leader in his own words.

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  39. Fall: The Mystery of Robert Maxwell by John Preston (Omnibus)

    The life story of the notorious newspaper owner from birth to his mysterious death.

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  40. Knock Up Ginger

    Johnny Morris recalls getting up to mischief with his childhood pal, Wobbler

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  41. The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi (Omnibus)

    The story of how a world-famous clown became a superstar of Georgian panto.

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  42. The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg

    Sarah Clegg explores ancient year-end traditions.

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  43. Dealbh Fraoich: A Portrait of Heather

    Comharrachadh beatha Fhraoich Nic an De貌ir. A celebration of artist, Heather Dewar.

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  44. DR NZ

    Dr Euan MacDonald moves to Rotorua in New Zealand to work in the city鈥檚 hospital.

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  45. Fergie, The Ceilidh King

    A tribute to Lochaber musician Fergie MacDonald who died in 2024.

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    Kathleen

    A celebration of acclaimed Gaelic singer Kathleen MacInnes from South Uist.

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  47. Human Intelligence

    Great minds don't think alike. Naomi Alderman investigates brilliant thinkers.

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  48. In Dark Corners

    Campaigning journalist Alex Renton shines a light into the dark corners of British society

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  49. Radio 2 Remembers Johnnie Walker

    Across special programmes, we celebrate the life and career of the legendary broadcaster.

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  50. Maurice and Maralyn by Sophie Elmhirst

    An encounter with a whale on the Pacific Ocean leaves Maurice and Maralyn in peril.

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