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Alistair Cooke's Seasonal Letters from America
Episode 8Justin Webb introduces eight of Alistair Cooke's seasonal Letters from America.
The American Future: A History, by Simon Schama
1. American PlentyA look at America's waning belief in the infinite possibilities of its land and resources.
Book of the Week
Episode 4Charlie follows in the footsteps of Bonnie Prince Charlie and travels to the Isle of Skye.
Book of the Week
Episode 1Charlie traces Boudicca's rampage of vengeance, walking from Norwich to St Albans.
Composer of the Week
Episode 4Donald Macleod considers how Purcell adapted to working for two very different monarchs.
Composer of the Week
Episode 3Donald Macleod explores Purcell's early theatrical ventures with Bruce Wood.
Composer of the Week
Episode 2Donald Macleod follows Purcell's life into adulthood and marriage. With Bruce Wood.
Composer of the Week
Episode 1Donald Macleod and Purcell expert Bruce Wood explore the events of Purcell's early years.
Digging Up Your Roots
Episode 1Claire White looks at how centuries of migration have affected Scotland.
A History of Scotland
1. The Last of the FreeNeil Oliver reveals the mystery of how the Gaelic Scottish Kingdom - Alba - was born.
In Living Memory
1. The Little Red SchoolbookJolyon Jenkins recalls the 1971 book which advised children about sex and drugs.
Maadai-Kara
Maadai-KaraBenjamin Zephaniah explores the ancient oral tradition of southern Siberian throat singing
Men of Stone
4. Island Life ThenJulian Richards uncovers Portland's social history, from pregnant brides to taboo mammals.
Men of Stone
3. The Choice of the ProfessionalsFrom Jones to Parry, via Wren and Lutyens, the story of Portland Stone.
Men of Stone
2. Quarrying, Cruelty and the CrownJulian Richards looks back at quarrying for Portland Stone and its royal connections.
Men of Stone
Portland - The Jurassic ParkJulian Richards tells the story of Portland Stone and the men who quarried it.
The Omnipresent Mr Handel
The Omnipresent Mr HandelHow Handel became, through his oratorios, a favourite of the working and middle classes.
The Perfect House: The Life and Work of Palladio
The Perfect House: The Life and Work of PalladioDocumentary about the great Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio.
Science and Islam
1. The Language of ScienceHow the Islamic world increased scientific knowledge between the 8th and 14th centuries.
The Secret Diary of the Holocaust
The Secret Diary of the HolocaustThe extraordinary tale of a 14-year-old Polish girl who was murdered at Auschwitz in 1943.
Snow in Libya
Episode 2Peter leaves the city of Benghazi, and his childhood memories of Cyrene, to visit Tripoli.
Sunday Feature
Burney and Hawkins: A Tale of Two HistoriesA tale of rivalry, character assassination and social climbing in 18th century London.
This Sceptred Isle
209. Salisbury Becomes Prime MinisterChurchill and Chamberlain appear, and the thorny question of Home Rule in Ireland.
This Sceptred Isle
208. General Gordon Dies at KhartoumProposals to improve social conditions leads to urban slum clearances.
This Sceptred Isle
207. Ireland and the Phoenix Park MurdersGladstone's ambitions for Home Rule in Ireland end in fiasco. Anna Massey narrates.
This Sceptred Isle
206. The First Boer WarQueen Victoria is distraught at Disraeli's death, while the Boer War ignites.
This Sceptred Isle
205. Death of DisraeliDeath of Disraeli: Gladstone's Midlothian Campaign costs the Prime Minister dearly.
Twenty Minutes
Thu, 08 Jan 2009Catherine Bott looks at what 2009 has in store for the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Victorian Farm
Episode 1Ruth, Alex and Peter move into a Victorian smallholding on the Acton Scott estate.
Westminster Follies
Westminster FolliesMichael White recalls the fiasco of the original construction of the Palace of Westminster
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