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Scott of the Antarctic
Ryan Geertsma and Marina Santee tell the story of Robert Scott. One hundred years ago, Scott battled the terrible conditions of Antarctica to explore…
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The New Nazca Lines
Gillian Woodward and Roger Basick tell about the ancient Nazca Lines in Peru and the different theories of how they were created.
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I Am not Drunk
Roger Basick and Marina Santee tell us about Cerebral Palsy and how to be more helpful and considerate to those who live with this condition.
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This Land is Your Land: The Woodie Guthrie Story
Colin Lowther and Alice Irizarry share about the life and music of Woodie Guthrie, an American folk singer who influenced many singers and shaped Ame…
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When Grandparents Raise Children
When parents cannot raise their children, sometimes grandparents take that responsibility. Spotlight looks at this kind of family.
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The Wedding Blues
Colin Lowther and Alice Irrizary share about something that many couples might experience but may be embarrassed to talk about it or to ask someone f…
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Seaspeak
Learn a new language called Seaspeak in today's programme. Colin Lowther and Marina Santee introduce us to a special kind of English used at sea.
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Robin Hood: An Old Hero
Robin Basselin and Nick Page tell the old, famous story of Robin Hood. Are these stories true? Why are they still so popular?
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Running the Four Minute Mile
On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister set a new record for running the mile – a record that made him a global sports hero. Bruce Gulland and Anne Muir look…
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Hans Christian Andersen: The Story Teller
Roger Basick and Alice Irrizary share about the life of a writer whose stories continue to be told to children around the world.
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