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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Alison Jack. Show more

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Charlotte Smith hears about advancements in farming seaweed, which in turn could be used to feed farmed fish. Show more

Sue MacGregor speaks to five people whose lives were changed when British colonial rule ended in Hong Kong in 1997. Show more

The life of Corrie star Pat Phoenix, scrapbooking, writer Shelagh Stephenson, and Italian widows whose husbands killed themselves over the recession. Presented by Jenni Murray. Show more

Pat's future is in the hands of a certain famous author, and can Matthew find hidden gold? Stars Carol Ann Crawford. Show more

Comedian Dave Brown, graphic designer and member of the Mighty Boosh, looks at the history and development of the Highway Code, Britain's best-selling and least-read book. Show more

With no ability whatsoever, Milton gets tangled up in a close-fitting body suit and the population of Holland. With Lucy Montgomery. From March 2010. Show more

Fi Glover presents the series capturing the nation in conversation. In this edition, Tony and Katherine from the Lincolnshire Wolds debate whether or not it's time to retire. Show more

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Analysis and reaction to the local election results with Professor John Curtice, Nick Robinson, Andrew Mitchell, Danny Alexander and Ed Balls. Show more

Neil MacGregor on the problems in uniting Scotland and England encapsulated in a set of designs for a common flag. From 2012. Show more

Jim is sceptical, and Amy is making plans. Show more

After signing up for memory research for some extra cash, Betsy takes a journey through her own tragic past. Stars Maxine Peake. Show more

Drought-themed postbag edition, chaired by Peter Gibbs. The panellists are Matthew Wilson, Pippa Greenwood, Bob Flowerdew. Show more

By Neil Hartman and Tony Haynes. Attracted to Karlssen's brilliance, Chapman discovers he is on the receiving end of his dark ambition. Show more

Matthew Bannister on aid worker Khalil Dale, children's writer Leila Berg, Nicaraguan revolutionary Tomas Borge, boxer Terry Spinks and peacemaker the Rev Ray Davey. Show more

Are we witnessing a grand economic experiment playing out between Britain and the United States, and how long have travellers been waiting to get through immigration at Heathrow? Show more

Fi Glover presents the series capturing the nation in conversation. Flavia can think of no better way for her daughter Afshan to live than to get married; Afshan disagrees. Show more

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A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. With Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus and Hugo Rifkind. Show more

Ian provides reassurance and Amy jumps the gun. Show more

Kirsty Lang and the artist Michael Craig-Martin on Bauhaus art, comedian Isy Suttie on growing up in Matlock and her Peep Show fanbase, plus Freud on film and poet Paul Durcan. Show more

Neil MacGregor on the problems in uniting Scotland and England encapsulated in a set of designs for a common flag. From 2012. Show more

Jonathan Dimbleby presents a panel discussion of news and politics from Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans with Hilary Benn, David Willetts, Paddy Ashdown and Christine Blower. Show more

Will Self savages the continuing role of hereditary peers in parliament and denounces the narrowing - or 'Googlisation' - of the range of political choice in Britain. Show more

By Peter Bleksley. Contemporary drama set in the near future, exploring the 'what if' scenario of a police strike and the fallout of the strike across one day. Show more

Lucy Kellaway explores the complexities of having considerable personal wealth by talking to the super rich. For Ann, the arrival of this status was unwelcome. Show more

After the UK's local elections, where do the main parties stand? Carolyn Quinn is standing by in City Hall. Plus, the Leveson inquiry and investment in Africa. With Ritula Shah. Show more

Balwhidder remembers the loss of a dear friend and the shocking events at the cotton mill which changed Dalmailing forever. Read by Paul Young. Show more

Alexei Sayle explains to Matthew Parris why Edward Said, a man he met twice and described as 'very noble and fiercely intelligent', is his choice of a great life. Show more

Des Lynam and Christopher Matthew visit West Sussex Riding Club, to reminisce, gossip and trade tales. From August 2011. Show more

Fi Glover presents the series capturing the nation in conversation. In today's final visit, brother and sister, priest and nun, Mary and Peter discuss their religious vocations. Show more

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A journey outside of Bogota causes a roadside drama, which has him asking questions of Graham Greene again. Read by Paul Bazely. Show more

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