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UN, IRA, India, Monica

Four political stories from 1998. Kofi Annan tries to avert war in Iraq; Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams protests about his party's exclusion from Irish peace talks, Virod Mehta gives an insight into Indian elections, and Bill Clinton protests his innocence.

Restoring Canterbury Cathedral

The splendour of England's cathedrals... Standing at the centre of the country's most historically important towns and housing a wealth of art and culture, these magnificent structures continue to draw crowds.

To be or not to be a farmer

Simon Jones of Britain's NatWest Bank talks about the economics of agriculture in 21st century Britain, raising issues which are appropriate for farmers throughout the world.

Exotic fungi thrive in Britain

Some new mushrooms have appeared in Britain for the first time, and scientists are trying to find out how they arrived. We bring you the latest hypotheses.

Analysis of GE crops

Bob Phelps, Executive Director of the GeneEthics Network in Melbourne Australia, comments on recent developments in genetically engineered crops and their political value.

Wives v Henry VIII

King Henry VIII is famous for having had six wives. Now, nearly 500 years later, his wives are getting their revenge in an unusual (and of course posthumous!) trial.

A film about Iris Murdoch

Judi Dench and Kate Winslet talk about playing the role of the great British novelist, Iris Murdoch, in the film "Iris".

Blair wins general election

On the morning after the 2001 British General Election, Tony Blair spoke to the nation.

Millets, maizes and grasses

The Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew in London has a collection of grasses from all continents, including species which have allowed us to become farmers. Senior botanist Mary Thorp talks to Laurence Spicer about several of these millets and other grasses.

National Gallery goes digital

A new digital technique for measuring the changes in the colours and textures of paintings has recently been introduced at London's National Gallery.