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2021 - Extreme weather events of the year
The year's extreme weather events and how climate change became very real in 2021
2021 - How technology has shaped the year
From the metaverse to the billionaire space race – the stand out tech moments.
2021 - Pandemic, parties and Peppa
A look back at the political stories that made the headlines in 2021.
The cruelty of gambling addiction
Sadie and Pete lost their son to it. Now they want to stop others staking their lives.
Elizabeth Holmes - the Silicon Valley fraudster
The rise and fall of America's youngest self-made billionaire.
Omicron - your questions answered
Our experts answer some of your questions on the latest Covid 19 developments.
Sound of 2022 - who is PinkPantheress ?
The TikTok phenomenon - who made hits from her bedroom - wins the BBC Sound of 2022.
Novak Djokovic
Commentators Russell Fuller and Gigi Salmon on the "complex", "unorthodox" tennis star.
Rory's story - overcoming date rape
How the BBC drama "Four Lives" is encouraging more male victims to seek help.
Afghanistan - a cold and hungry peacetime
One million children at risk from severe malnourishment as Afghanistan heads into winter.
Prince Andrew – how that Newsnight interview could inform what happens next
Prince Andrew fails to get US civil case dismissed.
Parties in Downing Street – an ission, an apology, and calls for the PM to resign
After days of silence, Boris Johnson its going to a Number 10 party during lockdown.
Wham bam, thank you Van-Tam
Another side of the metaphor master, as he steps down as deputy chief medical officer
The spy game – China's tactics, the threat to the UK and how we respond
Christine Lee and MI5. A rare warning and what it says about Chinese influence in the UK.
Helping my community – “it’s like we’re in a war”
“Changing lives for the better” in one of the most deprived parts of England.
Making my Dad's Desert Island Discs - "it's emotional, but really special"
The BBC's Dan Johnson shares why the recording has been such a comfort.
Keeping the heat on - the pinch in our pockets intensifies
The cost of living has soared again and is now at the highest rate in almost 30 years.
Tracey Emin - "I want it taken down"
The artist tells Number 10 to remove her neon artwork "More ion"
Cate Blanchett - "how we've lost the meaning of truth"
The actress on her film 'Nightmare Alley' and the confusion between fact and fiction.
Meat Loaf - "the vaults of heaven will be ringing with rock"
Reflections of Lorraine Crosby - who dueted with the singer on "I'd do anything for love"
Mercedes Gleitze - the untold story of a pioneering swimmer
The inspiring story of the first British woman to swim the Channel who became a recluse.
Trapped underground for 54 hours - Britain's longest cave rescue
Reunited: George says the "bloody mindedness" of hundreds of volunteers saved his life
Downing Street "Partygate" - the Met investigates
Met Police chief announces probe into Number 10 parties.
Barry Cryer - a legend of British comedy
“Wherever he went he brought laughter with him." ing the comic genius who's died.
"Born again" - Living life pain free after thirty years
A cure for sickle cell disease? Jimi Olaghere is "living life like a new person".
Making History - a thrilling 21st Grand Slam for Rafael Nadal
"One of my most emotional wins" - an epic comeback and the fight to get there.
A Gray day at Westminster
"Failures of leadership and judgement" - Sue Gray's first verdict on lockdown gatherings.
Christian Eriksen - a remarkable comeback
"I can't wait to see him play again". Eriksen returns seven months on from cardiac arrest
Wordle - what next for the game grabbing the nation?
Five letters, six attempts and a seven-figure sum. Wordle is sold to the New York Times.
Children's Homes - "they are not a threat to society"
The writer, Lemn Sissay, on the "double trauma" suffered by children in care.
Burning Money - energy bills are rising again
The price cap's going up by a record amount in April. Can you do anything about it?
