A rich selection of documentaries aimed at relentlessly curious minds. No subject is too strange, no idea too weird. Released twice a week, this podcast is introduced by Vanessa Kisuule.
James Meredith's father tells his son he has a special responsibility in life.
What do astronauts like Tim Peake think about in space? Answer: home.
Phil Tinline explores why the Thatcher government sold British Gas - and the legacy today.
Matthew Syed traces the history of a term that's synonymous with our era of angry debate.
James Naughtie examines the possible outcomes of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
We all need to switch off sometimes, but should we?
A British woman talks about her relationship with controversial influencer Andrew Tate.
An exploration of queer love poetry for Valentine’s week with Val McDermid and Stephen Fry
Natalie Haynes explores why overthrowing a government by force is not as easy as it looks.
Can Taiwan's hyper-democracy provide lessons for the world's older democracies?
Justin Rowlatt asks what lessons can still be learned from the North Sea flood of 1953.
A trucker leaves a tape about an appalling crime. Three words echo - Dig it Up.
Sue Mitchell investigates the dangerous organisations behind the the deadly migrant trade.
Jade Anouka talks to past Hamlets and discovers the untold story of The Red Book.
Four people recount their involvement with 'county lines' - selling drugs around the UK.
Michael Buchanan looks at the challenges faced by Scottish islanders who rely on ferries.
Mark Gatiss and Richard Coles share a passion for ghosts. But can they see a real one?
1953 Britain prepares to crown a new Queen and waits to hear if Everest has been conquered
Farrah Jarral on preparing for first contact with extra-terrestrials.
The sounds of the sea, the words of people who listen to them, and new poetry.
America's relationship with guns - told through archive.
How the dream of Liverpool's Eldonian Village was lost.
Poet Dr Sam Illingworth looks at our shifting relationship with scientific language.
The women making a living out of commercial fishing, one of the last all-male bastions.
