BBC Inside Science
Russia's super-rich once ruled the country - could they restore their political influence?
Greg James explores the BBC's archives, using current stories as a portal to the past.
For much of their lives, Micki, Esther, Nicola and Colin were devoted members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, Nigerian Deeper Life Bible Church and Mormonism, respectively. Each recounts the moments when certainty began to unravel. In raw and honest detail, their stories explore the difficult line between deep religious devotion and unhealthy control. Along the way, for each of them, the balance tipped. Eventually, the effort of holding on became harder than letting go. With thanks to Faith to Faithless, a Humanists UK service guided by people with lived experience of leaving controlling religious environments. Original music by Steve Urquhart. (Photograph: Nicola Brophy) Produced by May Robson A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4
Experts offer up their own ideas around these competing visions of the future.
Martin Scorsese, Uberto Pasolini and Mary Beard on the world of the Odyssey.
Sliced Bread puts suncream, sunglasses and more to the test.
Everything you need to know about the new tax system for sole traders and landlords.
How one of the great Romantic poets produced so much in his brilliant but short life.
From holidays to wills, advice on navigating the pitfalls when your family expands.