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Are we facing in Britain an imminent tidal wave of crime? Certainly the way we are bombarded with crime stories in the press, on television and radio, we might be forgiven for a sense of unease. The prospect of being overwhelmed by crime clearly is disturbing. But has it fostered our fears unfairly and unnecessarily. Do we ironically face another different but hidden danger not so much from our l... Read more

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A film profile of HRH The Prince of Wales Prince Charles has been described as self-conscious, vulnerable, ambitious and incurably romantic. In this documentary he talks about his life and loves. Historic news-reel film shows him growing up in a changing world under the influence of older members of his family. His schoolfriends recall the shy boy coming out of his shell. Prince Charles wants to s... Read more

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In ten days' time an estimated 1,000 million people will be tuning in to BBCtv and radio for the Royal Wedding of the decade. But how much do we really know? Cliff Michelmore and Magnus Magnusson invite you to join in this informal but informative quiz. See how you score against the teams. Michael Jayston , Angela Pleasence Anne Stallybrass and Vera Lynn Robert Lacey , Malcolm Williamson Michael... Read more

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Three soldiers recall the famous occasion during the First World War when British and German troops abandoned their trenches on the Western Front on Christmas Day 1914.

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In the first week of August, the seaside town of Sidmouth is invaded by all-singing, all-dancing hordes from all over Britain, and from overseas. The occasion is the International Folklore Festival: after 27 years well-established as the Mecca for morris-men, clog-dancers, ceilidh callers and melodeon menders. In 1981, the Bristol Arts Unit moved to Sidmouth for the week of the festival to taste ... Read more

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Richie Benaud looks back at the 1981 Cornhill Test Series between England and Australia with Ian Botham , the man who was always in the headlines, the man who began as an out-of-form England captain and who finished a national hero, as he swung the series from near defeat to total victory with individual performances that had the cricketing world applauding in stunned admiration. The repercussion... Read more

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The oldest - and simplest - of sports; so old that they say it was used to train the slaves who built the pyramids in ancient Egypt. The modern version grew out of village sports days in rural England, and this country has consistently produced the best tug-of-war teams. Of all our teams, none has been more successful than Bosley Wood Treatment who, for over 20 years, have sallied forth from their... Read more