Biography series exploring the greatest people who ever lived. Matthew Parris interviews an eminent guest and an expert to reveal the truth behind their history heroes.

Wireless Nights with Jarvis Cocker

Jarvis Cocker takes listeners on a nocturnal journey around stories of night people. Winner of the Prix Italia for Extraordinary Originality and Innovation, a top European radio prize. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4.

Walking Through Landscape

Take a walk through Scotland's most intriguing landscapes. With Iain Stewart.


Witness - history as told by the people who were there. Five days a week we will be talking to people who lived through moments of history to bring you a personal perspective on world events.

Weekly roundtable in which our guests try to answer some of the challeging and controversial questions in modern society.

As previously secret government files are released to the public, former government ministers reveal the truth behind the headlines. With presenters Martha Kearney & Sue McGregor.

In depth features on your favourite artists and scenes brought to you by BBC Radio 1.  Monday nights 9pm, or any time at www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/stories


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