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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sister Gemma Simmonds of the Congregation of Jesus. Show more

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Farming schools fear for their future as agricultural qualifications are downgraded. Presented by Anna Hill. Show more

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

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Frankie Valli shares memories of his hit song as do others whose lives have been touched by this widely covered tune. From 2013. Show more

The outspoken archbishop of El Salvador was killed by gunmen while preaching in church. Two people who knew him give their account. Show more

Yvette Cooper on wanting to lead the Labour Party, sexual harassment in nightclubs, Emma Sky on her memoir The Unravelling, and Beverley Bryant updating the NHS. With Jane Garvey. Show more

The body of Abi Hudson has been found floating in Birmingham's botanical gardens. Family liaison officer Jackie Hartwell interviews her mother and sister. Show more

Is war a uniquely human act, or can its origins be found deeper back in our evolutionary past? Geoff Watts explores the origins of war. Show more

Music journalist Jackson Allers meets three Arabic hip-hop artists to explore the effect the politically charged words they preach have had since the Arab Spring. Show more

To keep the Quiet Zone quiet, you need a mega-truck reminiscent of Ghostbusters. Emile Holba goes on radio wave patrol with the man in charge of 'interference', Chuck Niday. Show more

Ninety-six per cent of the UK population use the BBC each week. Is it worth the licence fee? Show more

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The launch of India's first satellite celebrated the name of Aryabhata, legendary mathematician and astronomer. Professor Sunil Khilnani explores his life and legacy. Show more

Jim and Robert are up with the lark, and Joe confides in Emma. Show more

William Ash and Andrew Knott's dark comedy about an aspiring documentary maker who meets a retired couple and soon becomes entrenched in their increasingly perilous world. Show more

Jay Rayner and the team are in Holywood, Northern Ireland, for the culinary panel programme with panellists Professor Peter Barham, Tim Hayward, Rachel McCormack and Paula McIntyre. Show more

The tiny Scottish island of Eigg is teaching the world how remote communities can power themselves. Tom Heap meets the locals and visitors who are eager to learn their secrets. Show more

Michael Rosen and guests perform songs, poems and stories about food. With writer Tania Hershman, singer Simon Panrucker and cook Barny Haughton. Show more

American Ambassador Matthew Barzun chooses his wartime UK predecessor, John Gil Winant. With Matthew Parris. From 2015. Show more

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The comedian visits the Lancashire town of Fleetwood and performs a bespoke stand-up show for the local residents. From 2015. Show more

There is a dilemma for Jennifer and David, and Jolene defends her man. Show more

Documentary film We Are Many, creating a score for the French silent film Joan of Arc, a review of TV series Sun Trap and debut American novelist Cynthia Bond. With Kirsty Lang. Show more

The body of Abi Hudson has been found floating in Birmingham's botanical gardens. Family liaison officer Jackie Hartwell interviews her mother and sister. Show more

Are vulnerable patients dying after being discharged from mental health care too soon? And as in-patient mental health beds reduce, is there too much pressure on community teams? Show more

Peter White hears how casting a secret ballot in the election was made impossible for some blind voters, as well as the challenges of making friends when you're deafblind. Show more

Claudia Hammond investigates the effects of alcohol on the brain, the influence of classical Indian music on mood and a new exhibition of strong dresses at the Museum of the Mind. Show more

Frankie Valli shares memories of his hit song as do others whose lives have been touched by this widely covered tune. From 2013. Show more

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Thousands of civilians fleeing the city - as militants try to consolidate their hold

Back in Idaho, Rachel faces a new and life-changing dilemma, when a message arrives from home in Cumbria. Read by Hattie Morahan. Show more

Stand-up John Moloney on stage in Scotland with jokes about teaching and a run-in with a hen night. From May 2015. Show more

Award-winning Richard Marsh tells a witty and honest story about planning the perfect proposal and wedding day. From April 2013. Show more

Hear the world's cities through the ears of blind BBC presenter and traveller, Peter White: Budapest. From 2013. Show more

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Steve Boggan’s 21st century gold rush quest continues with some ‘extreme’ prospecting. Read by Paul Ritter and Sara Markland. Show more

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