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What is the secret to a long, happy, healthy life?
Dr Robert Waldinger reveals 85 years of Harvard research shows good relationships are key.
28 Feb 2023,6 mins
Betty Boothroyd "just dominated the House"
Margaret Beckett on the "formidable" personality of the Commons' only female Speaker.
27 Feb 2023,6 mins
“He was as trusted by managers as by the viewership…”
Clyve Tyldesley remembers John Motson, who inspired him to be a commentator.
23 Feb 2023,3 mins
One author's close encounter
Author Joseph Fasano recounts sitting next to someone reading his book on a flight
23 Feb 2023,3 mins
“February 28 was the last day we had electricity … that’s when the hell began"
Elena Selenko a Ukrainian journalist talks about living in Mariupol after Russia invaded
23 Feb 2023,5 mins
There are "plenty of chapters left in this" - Jonathan Hall KC
The Independent Reviewer on Terrorism Legislation reacts to the Begum citizenship ruling
22 Feb 2023,8 mins
“Yes, it’s a third World War”
Putin’s former spokesperson Sergei Markov says Russia’s fight is against the West
21 Feb 2023,7 mins
Why are curves disappearing from the catwalk?
NTY’s Vanessa Friedman and model Felicity Hayward on the move away from plus-size models.
20 Feb 2023,5 mins
Organ donation: Commons imposes Dáithí’s law on Northern Ireland
How the sick six-year-old’s family fought the Stormont stalemate – and won.
20 Feb 2023,4 mins
Is a Northern Ireland Brexit deal in sight?
Alliance leader Naomi Long says there’s “heavy lifting” to do but the DUP must agree.
17 Feb 2023,9 mins
Nicola Bulley: Information watchdog demands police explain menopause briefing
Commissioner John Edwards says police could be fined for releasing personal details.
17 Feb 2023,4 mins
"Mistake" to ban Corbyn from standing for Labour
John McDonnell insists the former Labour leader is "misunderstood" on anti-Semitism.
16 Feb 2023,6 mins
Former watchdog: Nicola Bulley case "damages confidence in police"
Zoe Billingham questions why Lancashire Police said menopause made Bulley high-risk.
16 Feb 2023,5 mins
"We're out to steal your best people"
Western Australia's Paul Papalia explains why he's trying to lure British workers abroad.
16 Feb 2023,4 mins
The eclectic world of Welsh language music
Singer Tara Bandito is your guide to the evolution of Welsh grime, electropop and trance.
10 Feb 2023,4 mins
Father O'Riordan: "If we were in hell before, we're now in the deepest levels"
Jesuit Refugee Service priest on the misery the earthquake has heaped on war-torn Aleppo.
10 Feb 2023,4 mins
Roger Waters to re-make The Dark Side of the Moon
Journalist Tristram Fane Saunders reflects on interviewing the former Pink Floyd member
09 Feb 2023,5 mins
Michael Fabricant: Death penalty worth debating
Tory MP isn't in favour of capital punishment but thinks "morality changes over time".
09 Feb 2023,4 mins
Lord Robertson: "Putin has declared war on the West & we haven't responded"
Former NATO secretary general says the UK's front line is in Ukraine, not Dover.
08 Feb 2023,5 mins
Radioactive 'Tic Tac' found in the Australian Outback
How a tiny radioactive capsule was recovered in the Australian outback.
01 Feb 2023,3 mins
"This is what you sign up for if you work at the top of the Civil Service"
Conservative MP Sir Bernard Jenkin reacts to Sunak's handling of bullying allegations.
01 Feb 2023,5 mins
Is the IMF right to downgrade UK growth forecasts?
Economist Mohammed El-Erian believes the numbers may be wrong but the trend is important.
31 Jan 2023,6 mins
“The biggest trauma for me was the continual cover up”
Hillsborough survivor Dr Anne Eyre on why an apology from police is welcome - 34 years on.
31 Jan 2023,5 mins
"One of the most modest, ego-free songwriter I've ever interviewed"
Barrett Strong, who has died at 81, is remembered by music journalist Adam White
30 Jan 2023,4 mins
Can the UK become the next Silicon Valley?
WANdisco CEO David Richards believes access to funding may thwart the government's plans.
27 Jan 2023,3 mins
Rhona Hotchkiss: Build separate jails for trans prisoners
Former prison governor says the case of rapist Isla Bryson's shows the need for change.
26 Jan 2023,6 mins
Hermann Hauser: UK needs to put cash into its chips
The founder of ARM says the government must invest in a semiconductor industry strategy.
26 Jan 2023,10 mins
What is modern folk music?
Imar's Mohsan Amini & Georgie Gage of The Deep Blue on the evolution of folk.
20 Jan 2023,5 mins
Estonia "more than sure" Ukraine will get Leopard tanks
Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur says Germany will allow other nations to send tanks.
20 Jan 2023,4 mins
Anders Fogh Rasmussen: German "hesitation" has benefited Putin
Former NATO leader says it's "high time" Germany despatched tanks to Ukraine's military.
18 Jan 2023,6 mins