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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Jane Livesey CJ.

Livestock theft in Wales went up nearly 20% in 2014, according to new figures. And pea growers are concerned they may be losing the fight against a pesticide-resistant weevil. Show more

Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the lesser black-backed gull. Show more

Alan Yentob presents a programme about one of his favourite poems, The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock, by TS Eliot, first published 100 years ago. With a reading by Jeremy Irons. Show more

When Afiz plots a deal with Trench, her former affair with Linus comes to light, reinforcing Lollo's fears. Stars Gina Abolins. Show more

Brett Westwood explores how monkeys and apes reflect our own humanity. From King Kong to the PG Tea chimps we have used them to create entertainment fear, shock and humour. Show more

Musician Chi-chi Nwanoku continues her exploration of the great black composers and performers of the 18th century. From 2015. Show more

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The life of the Ethiopian who arrived in India as a slave but rose to become a powerbroker and kingmaker. Show more

Ruth faces a crisis, and Christine feels insecure. Show more

By Clare Dywer Hogg. As Pat catches up with an old friend in the park, it suddenly dawns on her that her four-year-old grandchild is no longer in the playground. Show more

Jay Rayner hosts as panellists Rachel McCormack, James 'Jocky' Petrie and Itamar Srulovich take questions from a local audience in the New Forest. Show more

Three people living with disability after an accident share their experiences. David broke his neck diving into a shallow ocean pool, and Sian was hit by a taxi on holiday. Show more

Merchant ships rescued 40,000 people from the Mediterranean in 2014, but what does the law say about their duty to help? Plus Joshua Rozenberg's guide to the Human Rights Act. Show more

Crime writer Val McDermid chooses the author, and creator of Inspector Dalgliesh, PD James. With Matthew Parris. From 2015. Show more

Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.

'Floreat Salopia - May Shrewsbury Flourish'. Mark Steel visits the Shropshire town to perform for local residents. From 2015. Show more

David is just about managing, and Susan is in demand. Show more

Hanif Kureishi on his new collection of short stories, Agnes Martin at Tate Modern, Wagner's Tristan and Isolde 150 years after its premiere and John Boorman's Queen and Country. Show more

When Afiz plots a deal with Trench, her former affair with Linus comes to light, reinforcing Lollo's fears. Stars Gina Abolins. Show more

Why do so many care-leavers end up in trouble? Fran Abrams investigates claims that cash-strapped councils are pushing young people into independent living before they are ready. Show more

A college disability officer describes how he was himself discriminated against, and blinded British and US war veterans get together to share rehabilitation stories. Show more

What would the ideal office look like if psychological research was applied? Claudia Hammond discovers how we can concentrate, be creative and communicate well in open-plan spaces. Show more

Alan Yentob presents a programme about one of his favourite poems, The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock, by TS Eliot, first published 100 years ago. With a reading by Jeremy Irons. Show more

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Michael and Caroline start a new life together in Wales, but she feels the pull of her old foreign life. Read by Mark Bazeley. Show more

The stand-up comic performs in Edinburgh, featuring a disengaged charity worker and an expensive-looking carrier bag. From 2015. Show more

Award-winning Richard Marsh meets the seductive and disruptive Sorrow. Can he learn to love again? From April 2013. Show more

Sean Curran reports on tributes to Charles Kennedy, who died aged 55. MPs debate the government's health reforms. And there is a host of maiden speeches. Show more

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Bryant Tennelle's parents are grief-stricken following his death. His father, an LA police detective, waits patiently for a breakthrough as the search for his son's killers begins. Show more

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