For the children leaving primary school there are now discos, proms, and sleepovers until the end of term. Then there is the leavers' play and the inevitable tears from children and parents. Why has it got so important and emotionally charged? And is this a good thing?

The Church of England has voted to allow women to become bishops for first time in its history. The Rev. Katrina Scott describes what the decision means to her and her congregation.

Elgar's The Kingdom kicks off The Proms. Soprano Erin Wall and mezzo-soprano Catherine Wyn-Rogers talk about the challenges of singing this demanding work.

Joan Bakewell DBE, talks about how technological advances in medicine and an aging population are changing clinical ethics. Show less