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Dreamers
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Dreamers

Martin Claytor goes behind the scenes of Supertramp’s Crime of the Century aloum

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5 mins  |
February 2025
THE GOALKEEPER OF AUSCHWITZ
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THE GOALKEEPER OF AUSCHWITZ

John Greeves spoke to Ron Jones, a survivor of Auschwitz and an 800-mile death march, shortly before he died aged 102

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6 mins  |
February 2025
The Railway Child
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The Railway Child

Peter Robertson chats to former actor Gary Warren

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6 mins  |
February 2025
Cruising 50s Style
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Cruising 50s Style

Stephen Wade looks back at the postwar holiday experience on the ocean waves

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4 mins  |
February 2025
Rootes of Success
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Rootes of Success

Dene Bebbington traces the history of Hillman cars

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4 mins  |
February 2025
POSTCARD FROM SURREY
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POSTCARD FROM SURREY

Bob Barton finds himself drawn into the secret world of SOE agents and revisits his youth as he admires a vast array of buses

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5 mins  |
February 2025
A Taste of Hunni
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A Taste of Hunni

Tim Hutton shines a light on TV presenterGloria Hunniford's lesser-known singing career

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7 mins  |
February 2025
BACK IN TIME WITH COLIN BAKER
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BACK IN TIME WITH COLIN BAKER

BoB's very own Time Lord recalls his family's cars, Sunday afternoon entertainment and the perils of letting someone else drive his Sprite

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2 mins  |
February 2025
And the Winner Is...
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And the Winner Is...

Claire Saul looks at the winners of a prestigious annual award that celebrates grand stately homes, gardens and more

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4 mins  |
February 2025
The Novice Fairy
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The Novice Fairy

Susan Brewer remembers Victoria Plum, a children's character that appeared on notebooks and other goods in the 1980s

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5 mins  |
February 2025
Eary Closing
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Eary Closing

Chris Hallam tells the story of a short-lived ITV soap opera

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5 mins  |
February 2025
A Lineside Legacy
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A Lineside Legacy

John Hillier celebrates the work of railway photographer Eric Oldham

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4 mins  |
February 2025
Songs of Love
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Songs of Love

Kate Garner shares her love affair with vintage music and the history behind some romantic songs

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4 mins  |
February 2025
The Gongman
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The Gongman

John Phillpott remembers the unsung movie star who was the main attraction down at his local

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2 mins  |
February 2025
A Spark Into a Flame
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A Spark Into a Flame

Simon Stabler speaks to an EastEnders original

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9 mins  |
February 2025
Animal Magic
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Animal Magic

Hilary Middleton recalls a children's author whose tales are still enjoyed today

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5 mins  |
December 2024
BACK IN TIME WITH COLIN BAKER
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BACK IN TIME WITH COLIN BAKER

BoB's very own Time Lord prepares for an alternative to panto, recalls his early reading choices and having his scenes cut from two cutting edge comedies

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2 mins  |
December 2024
Marvels in Miniature
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Marvels in Miniature

Claire Saul learns about the exquisite works on display at a new exhibition being held at a historic Georgian mansion

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4 mins  |
December 2024
The Last Post
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The Last Post

Michael Foley witnessed the end of an era

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2 mins  |
December 2024
The Box of Delights
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The Box of Delights

Chris Hallam remembers how his Christmas 40 years ago was lit up by a magical television drama

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5 mins  |
December 2024
The Queen of Stage and Screen
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The Queen of Stage and Screen

Chris Hallam pays tribute to actress Dame Maggie Smith

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5 mins  |
December 2024
Other 07
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Other 07

Jonathan Sothcott looks at the seven Sir Roger Moore films that you should have in your collection

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4 mins  |
December 2024
In the Best Possible Taste
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In the Best Possible Taste

Derek Lamb remembers the wireless wizardry of Kenny Everett

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6 mins  |
December 2024
POSTCARD FROM BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
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POSTCARD FROM BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Bob Barton remembers a ghostly train journey, enjoys some wassailing and fulfils a long-held ambition of attending a lawnmower festival

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5 mins  |
December 2024
MERCY MISSION
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MERCY MISSION

John Greeves recounts the remarkable exploits of Sunderland flying boat T9114

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5 mins  |
December 2024
REMEMBER, HE'S A WOMBLE
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REMEMBER, HE'S A WOMBLE

Simon Stabler finds Orinoco in full flow

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10+ mins  |
December 2024
A Capital View
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A Capital View

Angeline Wilcox celebrates 25 years of the London Eye

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4 mins  |
December 2024
It's a Lottery
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It's a Lottery

Claire Saul celebrates 30 years of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which supports heritage projects across the United Kingdom

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3 mins  |
November 2024
In Memoriam
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In Memoriam

Michael Foley pays his respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice

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4 mins  |
November 2024
Leader of the Pack
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Leader of the Pack

Paul Williams examines the history of War Horse

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5 mins  |
November 2024

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