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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Mary Stallard.

Presented by Anna Hill. The programme looks at what impact the protection zone around the bird flu outbreak is having on neighbouring farms. Show more

Chris Packham presents the rare Asian crested Ibis formerly common in Japan and China. Show more

Libby Purves meets surrealist painter Patrick Hughes, Pam Dix of Disaster Action, artist and performer Scottee and Dr Bryn Dentinger, mycologist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Show more

Nadya and Masha from Pussy Riot; Brook at 50; Child migrants sent to Canada, Australia and New Zealand - Exhibition in Liverpool; Maya Ilsoe and new Scandinavian drama, The Legacy. Show more

On the third day of the inquest into the death of female soldier Lorna, her mother takes the stand. Show more

Fi Glover introduces a conversation between a mother with terminal cancer and her daughter, who talk with great honesty about the anger and loss they feel. Show more

Peter White meets the youngsters nominated by sporting legends to light the London 2012 Olympic cauldron and reflect the organisers' commitment to inspire a generation of athletes. Show more

Uljabaan is determined to fail his annual inspection, but he will need help to make it work. With Hattie Morahan. From 2014. Show more

Mathematician Vicky Neale is keen to explain why mathematics is beautiful but also to work out whether beauty can itself be explained mathematically. Show more

Winifred Robinson looks at the speed you can change energy provider. And the 'Food Assembly' - a French idea that links food producers directly with their customers. Show more

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Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.

Zygmunt Miloszewski and Joanna Jodelka discuss how Polish crime fiction has reflected the country's occupation by both Nazis and Communists and the transition to democracy. Show more

Questions are being asked at Bridge Farm, and Lynda's spirits are far from blithe. Show more

Events spiral out of control for Duncan as he attracts the attention of the Egyptian authorities. Stars Nigel Lindsay. Show more

Sarah Pennells and guests answer calls from listeners who are trying to sort out money problems or who have complaints about personal finance. Show more

Henrietta Bowden-Jones runs the only NHS clinic for problem gamblers in Central London. Which treatments work best for an addiction which affects mostly men but can stay hidden? Show more

Shoes - a journey through our lives and identities. Laurie Taylor considers the meaning of footwear across the life course. Also, young Muslim subcultures in Europe. Show more

Departing CEO of Ofcom; Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen on scrapping the BBC's licence fee; Award-winning teen who blogs about OCD; Trinity Mirror regional paper closures. Show more

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Damien films for TV in the Lake District, but as the rain falls, his spirit is dampened. Stars Miles Jupp. From February 2013. Show more

There are ambitious plans at Home Farm, and Carol is having fun. Show more

Hugh Bonneville on his role in the Paddington film; Mary J Blige on her new album, The London Sessions; Remember Me starring Michael Palin, reviewed. Show more

On the third day of the inquest into the death of female soldier Lorna, her mother takes the stand. Show more

Debate programme that examines the ethical issues behind topical news stories. In this edition, the panel discuss the moral limits of advertising. Show more

Author and poet Kenneth Steven considers the dangers of exposing the fragile, indigenous Inuit communities of Greenland to cruise ship tourism. Show more

How can coastal communities be protected from flooding? David Shukman tours the Wash, talking to locals about their fears and hopes a year after its highest storm surge on record. Show more

Libby Purves meets surrealist painter Patrick Hughes, Pam Dix of Disaster Action, artist and performer Scottee and Dr Bryn Dentinger, mycologist at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Show more

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In an Ebola special from Ghana, survivors, business leaders, politicians and musicians from across west Africa discuss the crisis. With Paul Moss in Accra. Show more

McMurdo gets a taste of what membership of the Vermissa Lodge entails when he is chosen to accompany his 'brothers' on a nightly skirmish. Show more

James Acaster reveals the results of his research into 'Wheels'. With sidekicks Nathaniel Metcalfe and Bryony Hannah. From 2014. Show more

Tim Key on the concept of 'chance' via his poem: The Wrong Number that Led to a Marriage. Music from Tom Basden. From 2012. Show more

The policy Labour have called 'the bedroom tax' produces robust exchanges at Prime Minister's Question time. Susan Hulme covers the best of Wednesday in the Commons and the Lords. Show more

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Discoveries about his grandfather's past prompt memories for actor Alan Cumming as he continues his moving memoir. Show more

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