Magazine programme looking at arts, history and social issues from around the world
World Service,·591 episodes
Exploring the unique place of female musicians in traditional Indian music
02 Jul 1991,·28 mins
A look at the progress of the worldwide AIDS epidemic
03 Jul 1991,·27 mins
The life, career and poetry of 17th century poet Robert Herrick
17 Jul 1991,·27 mins
The life of 19th century English poet and farm labourer John Clare
19 Jul 1991,·27 mins
Kentwell Hall in Suffolk, Great Britain hosts a return to the past
22 Jul 1991,·26 mins
What is this special relationship we have with animals?
25 Jul 1991,·27 mins
The story of the Haitian Revolution and its leader Toussaint Louverture
31 Jul 1991,·27 mins
A profile of colonialist Cecil Rhodes and his post-colonial fall from grace
15 Aug 1991,·27 mins
The pros and cons, religious and cultural significance of facial hair on men
15 Aug 1991,·25 mins
The legacy of Ida Amin's expulsion of Asians from Uganda
23 Aug 1991,·27 mins
The forgotten author of 'Moby Dick'
19 Sep 1991,·27 mins
Obituary tribute to jazz musician Miles Davis
01 Oct 1991,·29 mins
Exploring the role of The Vatican in Catholicism
17 Oct 1991,·27 mins
A report from Strasburg looking at facilities for disabled people.
21 Oct 1991,·27 mins
A look at the significance of The Battle of Maldon in its millennial anniversary year
30 Oct 1991,·26 mins
Uncovering the man behind the myth of Good King Wenceslas
06 Nov 1991,·28 mins
A look at the world heritage site currently under siege in the war of independence
28 Nov 1991,·26 mins
The art of church bell ringing
05 Dec 1991,·27 mins
The multiple meanings, lures and types of silence
09 Jan 1992,·27 mins
A look at the craft of stone-carvers and sculptors
13 Jan 1992,·27 mins
Why is Scottish poet Robert Burns so popular?
20 Jan 1992,·27 mins
What it is like to fall in love
23 Jan 1992,·27 mins
Sailing to Greenland to climb Cathedral Peak
11 Feb 1992,·27 mins
The art of the tattooist
17 Feb 1992,·27 mins
The manufacture and history of cash
A trip to Northumberland to swim with Freddie the dolphin
26 Feb 1992,·27 mins
'Its like being on a mock gothic Hollywood film set' -The British Parliament at work
27 Feb 1992,·27 mins
A history of war reporting
05 Mar 1992,·26 mins
Dealing with the problem of infertility
09 Mar 1992,·27 mins
The backstage secrets of theatrical sets and props.
11 Mar 1992,·27 mins
