Magazine programme looking at arts, history and social issues from around the world
World Service,路591 episodes
Exploring the unique place of female musicians in traditional Indian music
A look at the progress of the worldwide AIDS epidemic
The life, career and poetry of 17th century poet Robert Herrick
The life of 19th century English poet and farm labourer John Clare
Kentwell Hall in Suffolk, Great Britain hosts a return to the past
What is this special relationship we have with animals?
The story of the Haitian Revolution and its leader Toussaint Louverture
A profile of colonialist Cecil Rhodes and his post-colonial fall from grace
The pros and cons, religious and cultural significance of facial hair on men
The legacy of Ida Amin's expulsion of Asians from Uganda
The forgotten author of 'Moby Dick'
Obituary tribute to jazz musician Miles Davis
Exploring the role of The Vatican in Catholicism
A report from Strasburg looking at facilities for disabled people.
A look at the significance of The Battle of Maldon in its millennial anniversary year
Uncovering the man behind the myth of Good King Wenceslas
A look at the world heritage site currently under siege in the war of independence
The art of church bell ringing
The multiple meanings, lures and types of silence
A look at the craft of stone-carvers and sculptors
Why is Scottish poet Robert Burns so popular?
What it is like to fall in love
Sailing to Greenland to climb Cathedral Peak
The art of the tattooist
The manufacture and history of cash
A trip to Northumberland to swim with Freddie the dolphin
'Its like being on a mock gothic Hollywood film set' -The British Parliament at work
A history of war reporting
Dealing with the problem of infertility
The backstage secrets of theatrical sets and props.
