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  1. The Many Lives of James Lovelock by Jonathan Watts

    The life of the extraordinary, controversial polymath scientist and inventor, 1919-2022.

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  2. Geek Gods - Sir Ian Livingstone

    Toby Hadoke interviews the fantasy writer and entrepreneur, Sir Ian Livingstone.

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  3. The King's Painter: The Life and Times of Hans Holbein by Franny Moyle (Omnibus)

    The extraordinary life of the outstanding artist of the 16th Century.

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  4. Currently

    Reactive features from Radio 4, exploring what's really happening behind the headlines.

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  5. DNA Trail

    The Promise. A deathbed promise to solve a family mystery.

    麻豆社 Local Radio

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  6. My Dear Kabul by Writers in the Paranda Group

    The diary of a group of women writers in Afghanistan as the Taliban return to power.

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  7. Liberation 80

    Marking the 80 years of liberation after German occupation during World War Two.

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  8. Bantam of the Opera

    Bradford City AFC fans - known as the Bantams - form a choir and learn Opera.

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  9. Cumhacht na bhFocal

    M铆n铆onn deichni煤r an seanfhocal is ansa leo agus cad chuige.

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  10. Underdogs by Joel Budd

    Joel Budd explores the myths around the stereotype of the 'white working class'.

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  11. Here's the Story by Mary McAleese (Omnibus)

    Mary McAleese, the former President of Ireland, tells her remarkable story.

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  12. North Sea collision

    Analysis from the coastal communities affected by a ship colliding from an oil tanker.

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  13. Iris by John Bayley (Omnibus)

    Iris Murdoch's husband, John Bayley, shares the story of her battle with Alzheimer's.

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  14. Maybe I'm Amazed by John Harris

    John Harris's life-affirming account of how music became a lifeline for his autistic son.

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  15. Black Spartacus by Sudhir Hazareesingh (Omnibus)

    Biography of the leader of the slave revolt sparking Haiti鈥檚 independence.

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  16. My Welsh Connection

    Stars share their stories connecting them to the people and places of Wales

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  17. Language City by Ross Perlin

    Linguist Ross Perlin meets speakers of little-known languages across New York.

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  18. How I Learned to Understand the World by Hans Rosling (Omnibus)

    Data visionary Hans Rosling looks back at the encounters that shaped his world view.

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  19. The Other Other Podcast

    Have a listen to The Other Other Podcast.

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  20. The Josephine Baker Story by Ean Wood

    Josette Simon reads five extracts from the biography of the extraordinary Josephine Baker.

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  21. The North Road by Rob Cowen

    An archaeological dig alongside a busy highway inspires a journey through place and time.

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  22. Eng25 Good Bad Billionaire 1

    How did the richest people on the planet make their billions?

    麻豆社 World Service

  23. The Josephine Baker Story by Ean Wood (Omnibus)

    The extraordinary star who danced and sang her way from slums to fame and riches.

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  24. The Couch to 5K Podcast

    Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.

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  25. A Spring Day Like I'd Never Seen Before

    Ilse Rewald recalls secretly living secretly as a Jew in Nazi Germany.

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  26. Eng25 Good Bad Billionaire 2

    How did the richest people on the planet make their billions?

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  27. Pope Francis: The People's Pope

    This obituary film charts the life of Pope Francis, born Jorge Bergoglio in Buenos Aires.

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  28. Eng25 Good Bad Billionaire 3

    How did the richest people on the planet make their billions?

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  29. Alison Hammond's Big Weekend

    Alison Hammond interviews some of the UK鈥檚 biggest celebrities.

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  30. David Tennant Does a Podcast With鈥�

    David Tennant gets talking with the biggest names from TV, movies, comedy and elsewhere.

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  31. Merthyr Made Me

    Jonny Owen presents a series which brings Merthyr's past into its present.

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  32. Gielgud's Letters (Omnibus)

    Actor Sir John Gielgud's remarkable life told through his letters. Read by Derek Jacobi.

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  33. Holding the Line by Barbara Kingsolver

    Barbara Kingsolver's first book; an eyewitness account of a woman-led strike in Arizona.

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  34. You About?

    Two best mates, one unfiltered chat. Catch up with Tom Grennan and Roman Kemp every week.

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  35. Prost

    An intimate biopic of the racing, rivalries and blistering talent of F1 icon Alain Prost.

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  36. Top Woman

    Celebrating the wins and wisdom of women at the top, so you can rise too.

    麻豆社 Radio Ulster

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  37. You About?

    Two best mates, one unfiltered chat. Catch up with Tom Grennan and Roman Kemp every week.

    麻豆社 Radio 5 Live

  38.

    Bill Dare: Comedy Alchemist

    Hugh Dennis presents a tribute to the late Bill Dare.

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  39. Out to Lunch

    One of the world鈥檚 top food critics lunches big names in a restaurant of his choosing.

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  40. Mary Earps: Queen of Stops

    Goalkeeper Mary Earps offers an insight into her journey to the pinnacle of her sport.

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  41. Please Live by Lana Estemirova

    A moving memoir by the daughter of assassinated human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.

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  42. Make a Difference: Wales

    Celebrating the amazing stories of people making their communities great across Wales

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  43. Radical with Amol Rajan

    How to win the future. Amol Rajan talks to radicals, pioneers and innovators.

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  44. Serena Williams: In the Arena

    Serena Williams relives her highlights and heartbreaks, on and off the court.

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  45. Situationships with Sophie and Christine

    Sophie Gravia and Christine McGuinness chat relationships, dating dramas and more.

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  46. A鈥� Cluich 'son a bhith Be貌: Von Cramm v Hitler/Playing to Survive: Von Cramm v Hitler

    How tennis champion Gottfried von Cramm defied the Nazi regime.

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  47. Listed Londoner

    One Londoner, 15 questions. What do you love and loathe about living in the capital?

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  48. Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci (Omnibus)

    Actor, director and gourmand Stanley Tucci reads his intimate memoir of a culinary life.

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  49. My Week With Marilyn by Colin Clark (Omnibus)

    The charming memoir of a young man's brief, but luminous, friendship with Marilyn Monroe.

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  50. It's Always Summer Somewhere by Felix White (Omnibus)

    Felix White's funny and moving memoir about cricket, grief and life in The Maccabees.

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