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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Johnston McKay. Show more

Charlotte Smith presents farming news, including the recent thefts of pregnant ewes. The programme hears from one farmer in Wales who lost 50 ewes worth thousands of pounds. Show more

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Chris Packham presents the whooper swan. Show more

Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Andrew Marr talks to political analyst Joseph Nye, author Peter Pomerantsev and curator Anne Robbins. Show more

A Woman's Hour poll shows that the cost of caring for your family is a key election issue. How are the parties addressing the cost of childcare? Presented by Emma Barnett. Show more

Iona returns stirring up old conflicts and broken promises. Lyndsey Marshal stars in a compelling drama of love and betrayal. Show more

Steph McGovern examines how salt became a fashionable, diverse ingredient and explores the debate around our health. From 2015. Show more

Matt mentors the boss's granddaughter and designs a building with a great big turret (possibly). Stars Alex Carter. From 2015. Show more

Cressida wants to be at the forefront of the women's struggle, but she cannot be taken seriously. Show more

How diesel engines are being cleaned up to meet new rules on emissions, plus more time to claim a grant aimed at protecting your home from flooding. Winifred Robinson presents. Show more

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Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.

4 Extra Debut. Andrew Dilnot charts the history of the British state through its numbers: the role of knowledge and power. From 2015. Show more

Rob surprises Helen, and David makes a discovery. Show more

4 Extra Debut. A musician is found dead in strange circumstances with one clue - a text message using an usual word. Stars Priyanga Burford. Show more

Competitors from London, Bath and Belfast join Russell Davies for the eighth heat of the general knowledge quiz. Show more

Love-soup or laughing stock? Tim Hayward looks at how a dish to use up leftovers is now trendy and worth millions and roots out how brown Windsor soup gave the dish a bad name. Show more

Chef Raymond Blanc chooses his favourite writing, with readers Sinead Cusack and Julian Rhind-Tutt. Recorded at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. Choices include Zola, Brel and Rimbaud. Show more

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Prof Jane Langdale, Prof Jim Al-Khalili and comedian and former horticulture student Ed Byrne to discuss, 'What's the point of plants?'. Show more

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Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game. Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Josie Lawrence and Alun Cochrane tackle subjects including Multitasking, Kinky Boots and A Cathedral City. Show more

Plans for Hadley Haugh go on apace. Meanwhile, Jennifer has some home truths for Kate. Show more

Arts news, interviews and reviews. Kirsty Lang with conductor Vasily Petrenko, filmmaker Gurinder Chadha and artist Lynda Benglis. Briony Hansen reviews The Duke of Burgundy. Show more

Iona returns stirring up old conflicts and broken promises. Lyndsey Marshal stars in a compelling drama of love and betrayal. Show more

Writer Gary Younge, rapper Tef Poe, poet Sonia Sanchez and history professor Peniel Joseph consider race in America 50 years after the assassination of Malcolm X. Show more

Social mobility is a good for those who are able to move up in life, but movement can go in both directions. Jo Fidgen explores the implications of downward social mobility. Show more

Helen Keen explores the impact of a condition she once suffered from known as selective mutism, a rare anxiety disorder that has been described as a phobia of speaking. Show more

Andrew Marr talks to political analyst Joseph Nye, author Peter Pomerantsev and curator Anne Robbins. Show more

Cairo urges EU nations to join fight against IS in Libya -- or face new terror threat

4 Extra Debut. Over a tennis match, orphans Anna and Stephen are welcomed into the rarified world of the Howard family. Read by Pennie Downie. Show more

Luke no longer believes that so many deaths in one small village are a coincidence and seeks the truth. Stars Patrick Baladi. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Josie Long dives down a rabbit hole to present stories, from a life-altering spam email to a mystery shoe monument. From 2014. Show more

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4 Extra Debut. Finding sanctuary and a saviour in one Mr Ross. Courageous memoir of a tempestuous marriage read by Tracy-Ann Oberman. Show more

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