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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Chris Bennett of the Titanic Quarter in Belfast. Show more

A condition affecting Christmas trees is causing serious problems for some growers, as experts try and work out the exact cause. Presented by Caz Graham. Show more

Lively and diverse conversation as Libby Purves meets Olympian Ian Thorpe, penguin expert Pablo Borboroglu, former ballet dancer Clair Symonds and musician Hyperpotamus. Show more

Jane Garvey hears about women's experiences in the workplace, with MP Rebecca Harris. Could you get the job you qualified for? Show more

Jess's recovery is progressing well, until her close friendship with Maddie takes her in an unexpected direction. Show more

Peter White had a love-hate relationship with the blind boarding school he attended, but what is it like today? He finds out by writing and talking to the new Year 7 pupils. Show more

At Annabelle's mum's 60th birthday party, Will faces his straight talking father-in-law. Stars Will Smith. From January 2012. Show more

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Unemployment is down, but the Bank of England forecasts higher inflation and slow growth. Martha Kearney discusses the future of the economy with the Treasury minister David Gauke. Show more

Matthew Oates meets botanists who are enthusing over some spectacular hybrid orchids with very rare parents. From November 2012. Show more

It's Peggy's birthday and there's an uninvited guest.

Sandy is awarded the Freedom of Greenock. He left there at 21 and returns to face threats, a warning and a surprise. Show more

Financial phone-in. Vincent Duggleby and a panel of guests answer calls on problems you have had in dealing with your bank. Show more

Decoding the signals of sexuality - how does 'gaydar' work? Self-confidence, self-obsession, self-regard - the downside of the Me Generation. IQ tests and learning disabilities. Show more

Steve Hewlett presents an extended Media Show on the crisis at the top of the BBC, Newsnight, the future of investigative journalism and what awaits the next Director-General. Show more

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Arthur casts off on Spiggy Lakes with long-suffering friends Sally, Geoffrey and Wilf. Stars Steve Delaney. From January 2011. Show more

Emma hits rock bottom. Meanwhile Iftikar is full of surprises. Show more

Mark Lawson reviews new play The Effect, starring Billie Piper, plus author Phil Rickman on his book The Heresy of Dr Dee, the final Twilight film, and death depicted in art. Show more

Jess's recovery is progressing well, until her close friendship with Maddie takes her in an unexpected direction. Show more

What is it acceptable to say on social media? Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk with Michael Portillo, Kenan Mailk, Giles Fraser and Claire Fox. Show more

Ismail Einashe, who came to Britain as a child refugee from Somalia, reflects on the link between childhood war trauma suffered by young Somali men and violent gang culture. Show more

Evolutionary biologist Dr Yan Wong asks if men are at a biological disadvantage when it comes to life expectancy. Show more

Lively and diverse conversation as Libby Purves meets Olympian Ian Thorpe, penguin expert Pablo Borboroglu, former ballet dancer Clair Symonds and musician Hyperpotamus. Show more

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Miryam remembers a Jewish rebellion, to which the Romans responded with savage brutality. And Roman citizen Iehuda of Qeriot remembers his beloved friend Yehoshuah. Show more

Writers and performers Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram bring some of Ireland's most popular folklore to life. From November 2012. Show more

Tilly and Pip up sticks and move to the seaside, against her will. Stars Alison Steadman and Tom Goodman-Hill. From November 2012. Show more

Sean Curran reports on the day's sitting of the House of Lords. Show more

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The Bolshevik coup created whole new categories of person - the rich, landowners and those with positions of authority in the imperial regime became 'former people'. Show more

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