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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Steve Williams.

Claims that milk is being smuggled from the Irish Republic to Northern Ireland are being investigated. But is the excess volume of milk being produced a bigger problem? Show more

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Martin Hughes-Games presents the Black-Tailed Godwit. A black-tailed godwit in its summer finery is a stunningly attractive bird, russet brown with a long orange and black bill. Show more

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Tom Sutcliffe talks to the Pakistani novelist Fatima Bhutto, playwright Howard Brenton, human rights campaigner Bianca Jagger and academic Stephen Hopgood. Show more

Jane Garvey meets Louise Casey, DG of the Troubled Families scheme. Plus Mary J Blige, the 'Lady Tenor' Ruby Helder, women cyclists, and avoiding social isolation for the elderly. Show more

4 Extra Debut. As Pushkin prepares to fight a duel, his wife begs to hear his most famous story. Based on the poem. Stars Geoffrey Streatfeild. Show more

Felicity Evans hears the personal stories behind the government's Direct Payments trial, meeting several participants in Torfaen, South Wales. Show more

Ed finds himself writing a film script - an action adventure with a quirky sci-fi twist. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2013. Show more

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Economist Andrew Dilnot explores the numerical patterns and trends that have transformed Britain: Education. From November 2013. Show more

Joe is optimistic. Meanwhile will Darrell cope alone? Show more

By Anita Sullivan. A new play about what is happening in the countryside in response to the Hunting Act. With Tim McInnerny and Russell Tovey. Show more

Tom Sutcliffe chairs the game of lateral thinking and cryptic connections. Show more

Ahead of the Christmas shopping season, Sheila Dillon reviews this year's best cook books, joined by comedian Stephen K Amos and food writers Catherine Phipps and Fiona Beckett. Show more

The Infinite Monkey Cage takes a witty, irreverent and unashamedly rational look at the science of perception. With Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests. Show more

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A visit to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden plus special guest Victoria Wood on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more

Helen feels confused, and Caroline takes a break. Show more

Arts news with Mark Lawson, including a review of Saving Mr Banks, Paula Milne discussing her Cold War thriller Legacy, and violinist Janine Jansen on her new album Bach Concertos. Show more

4 Extra Debut. As Pushkin prepares to fight a duel, his wife begs to hear his most famous story. Based on the poem. Stars Geoffrey Streatfeild. Show more

A critical look at the international PISA survey of education systems, which consistently ranks British schools well down the 'league table'. Prof David Spiegelhalter investigates. Show more

Tiny Moldova is the world's seventh biggest wine exporter, so a ban on exports to Russia has hit hard. Tessa Dunlop asks if Russian politics will crush this thriving industry. Show more

Traditional societies and the wildlife that depends on them are disappearing. The Ethiopian bush crow is one such species. Show more

Tom Sutcliffe talks to the Pakistani novelist Fatima Bhutto, playwright Howard Brenton, human rights campaigner Bianca Jagger and academic Stephen Hopgood. Show more

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Obama defends deal with Iran over nuclear programme. Royal Bank of Scotland to investigate own treatment of small businesses after highly critical reports. With Carolyn Quinn. Show more

Idealistic Laurie Odell is up in arms when his hero, prefect Ralph Lanyon, is expelled from their school for immorality, and Ralph bequeaths him a life-changing book. Show more

Natalie Merchant talks to John Wilson about 'Tigerlily', her 1995 solo album made after leaving 10,000 Maniacs. From 2013. Show more

The foreign secretary speaks about the international deal with Iran over its nuclear programme. Sean Curran reports from Westminster. Show more

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4 Extra Debut. Philip Short's compelling biography of France's longest-serving president, Francois Mitterrand, famous for his ambiguity. Read by Henry Goodman. Show more

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