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Six Minutes in May brings the story of Winston Churchill to life

Nicholas Shakespeare manages to evoke tension in an old tale by understanding its human drama.

By James Naughtie

Six Minutes in May brings the story of Winston Churchill to life

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With his new book, John le Carré is finally revealing his secrets

The Pigeon Tunnel turns to the two, ambigious relationships that fuel le Carré's work: that with his family, and with…

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How music gave Bach what real life could not

John Eliot Gardiner has spoiled the field for everyone. His portrait of J S Bach is magnificent.

By James Naughtie

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