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The BBC is a central part of British life, shared culture and international standing. But the BBC is in peril as never before in its long history. It faces ever-increasing competition and threats from new technology and consumption trends. It suffers relentless attacks from a range of hostile players motivated by their own political and commercial interests. And it faces deep funding cuts. These pressures may even destroy it within a generation. We must not end up recognising what its value was only when it's gone. 

Award-winning author Simon Winder takes us through the legacy of one of Britain's most influential and enduring cultural figures, James Bond. 'An entertaining romp through the literary and cinematic heartland of James Bond country' – Sunday Times 'A hilarious blend of cultural history...

'They came in cylinders as dreaded falling stars; they were the ultimate killing machines...' When a Martian spacecraft crash-lands near Woking, mankind is terrorised by aliens in tall, armoured capsules that stalk the countryside on three legs. The frightening machines wreak havoc on London...

May 2, 2011 marked the completion of a mission that had begun even before the devastating day of September 11, 2001. Brought to Justice is a riveting, dramatic, informed and sometimes surprising illustrated portrait of Osama bin Laden and America's efforts to find him and track him down. At...

Ein musikalisches Hörspiel für Eltern und Kinder, in dem vieles genau umgekehrt ist als in Wirklichkeit. Manches ist auch nur Quatsch - aber ganz schön guter! 1979: Das war eine Zeit, da wurde in der Pädagogik des wohlanständigen Bürgertums noch völkisch abgedampft, und die Ohrfeige galt als äußerst nützliches Kommunikationsmittel mit Kindern. Kennzeichnend für diese Gesellschaft war die von der Bildzeitung ein Jahr zuvor angeschobene Aktion "Ein Herz für Kinder".