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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ed Kessler, director of the Woolf Institute of Abrahamic Faiths, Cambridge. Show more

The European Commission is negotiating a new trade deal with Ukraine to import egg products but British producers are concerned they won't meet EU welfare standards. Show more

Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the swallow. Show more

Prof Mark Lythgoe runs the largest medical imaging facility in Europe. He talks to Jim Al-Khalili about coming to science late and why he enjoys collaborations with artists. Show more

Frank Gardner talks to Deborah Impiazzi, who lost her sight and with it, her job and her husband. Show more

A tearful Georgy is worried about facing Jos again and is now thinking about accepting James's offer. Show more

Monty Don asks if it is possible to feed the world and still have wildlife. Show more

Tom Ravenscroft goes in search of the musical characters who prefer to go solo - from harmonica to bells and whistles. From 2013. Show more

Is immigration really hurting the UK economy as a poll suggests? The poll also says most people are intolerant of racism and that immigrants bring benefits. What do you think? Show more

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Anne McElvoy explores how Thomas Carlyle fought the chaos and disconnection of the Industrial Revolution - by calling for strong leadership and a return to old Christian values. Show more

Tom confesses, and Kathy's at the end of her tether. Show more

Zoe Tapper and Lacey Turner star in Nell Dunn's Sixties classic. Chelsea girl Lily becomes friends with irrepressible sisters Sylvie and Rube in working class Battersea. Show more

Listeners and historians join Tom Holland to discuss the latest research, and we criss-cross the country to learn about the many ways we can all connect with the past. Show more

Costing the Earth searches out the deforestation in Sumatra to grow palm oil - which can be found in our cosmetics, detergent and confectionery. Tom Heap asks if we still care. Show more

Chris Ledgard and guests discuss the art and efficacy of the political soundbite.

Journalist Paul Mason nominates French anarchist, Louise Michel. With Matthew Parris and historian Carolyn Eichner. From 2013. Show more

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The animals that don't get sanctuaries, and why do people literally shout at the radio? With Carrie Quinlan. From 2013. Show more

Ruth's distracted, and Helen needs a favour. Show more

With Mark Lawson. Stephen Fry on Verdi and Wagner, and the political situation in Russia; Liz Lochhead discusses the Great Tapestry of Scotland; and film The Great Beauty reviewed. Show more

A tearful Georgy is worried about facing Jos again and is now thinking about accepting James's offer. Show more

The International Committee of the Red Cross has been helping victims of war for 150 years. But can it adapt to the changing face of conflict? Michael Ignatieff investigates. Show more

Matt Davis from RNIB updates us on the Work Capability Assessment annual review and Peter White talks to vicar Michael Johnson about the impact his sight loss has on his work. Show more

Lisa Jardine explores how scientists became separated from wider society, as more laboratories were established during the 18th century. Show more

Prof Mark Lythgoe runs the largest medical imaging facility in Europe. He talks to Jim Al-Khalili about coming to science late and why he enjoys collaborations with artists. Show more

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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. The US defence chiefs are questioned about Syria. Show more

Zummo has moved to a new apartment in anticipation of his mother's arrival from Sicily. But this doesn't stop Stufa from becoming more and more intrusive. Show more

DS Nick is immersed in the art world, when a forgery ring is discovered. With Anna Crilly and Colin Hoult. From September 2013. Show more

Sean Curran with the latest news from Westminster.

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The British invaders win at Bladensburg, which leaves Washington undefended once the defeated have fled. Read by Jamie Parker. Show more

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