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

Presented by Sybil Ruscoe. The police and farmers join forces to tackle sheep rustling in Lancashire. Livestock theft costs around two million pounds a year. Show more

Kate Humble presents the red-throated diver. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Prester John, the legendary Christian king said to rule over a lost nation in 'The Indies' and ready to support Christians in Europe. Show more

Programme that offers a female perspective on the world. Presented by Jenni Murray.

Lollo’s convinced events are moving inexorably towards a tragic conclusion, leaving Linus feeling desperate. Stars Amanda Drew. Show more

Correspondents' stories from Istanbul, on the anxiety ahead of a crucial vote, and Ceuta, Windhoek, Darjeeling and Seoul. Presented by Kate Adie. Show more

Marie-Louise Muir dusts down her cello and rediscovers how music shaped her life as a member of a youth orchestra during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Show more

Ralph is impressed by Howard's different approach to treating the wounded. Show more

A look at the report warning of a crisis in social care caused by budget cuts. Plus the new Tesco boss on the challenge of guiding the UK's biggest grocer back to growth. Show more

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Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.

The 17th-century warrior-king is today a symbol of Hindu identity. Sunil explores his incarnation as a role model for dealmakers and networkers. Show more

Pip gets a call, and Eddie senses an opportunity. Show more

Broken by Vivienne Harvey. Final drama in the crime series Stone created by Danny Brocklehurst and starring Hugo Speer as DCI John Stone. Show more

Clare undertakes a section of the Lyke Wake Walk on the North York Moors. Show more

Ann Pascoe presents an appeal for Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. Show more

Presenter Alex Clark talks to Australian novelist Steve Toltz about his new book Quicksand, the story of a friendship between a policeman, who is also a writer, and a criminal. Show more

Jonathan Pryce discusses his new movie Listen Up Philip. Bridesmaids director Paul Feig on his latest comedy, Spy. And Angela Allen reveals bad behaviour on the set of The Misfits. Show more

A great mystery in biology is how life began. Adam Rutherford unpicks new origins-of-life research with UCL chemist Matt Powner. How do scientists try to build life in the lab? Show more

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Holly Walsh challenges Phil Wang, Sarah Kendall and Justin Edwards over today’s social minefield. From June 2015. Show more

There is a case for 'Doctor Woolley', and Tom is drawing up plans. Show more

Arts news, including Malorie Blackman at the end of her tenure as children's laureate, the TV adaptation of Iain Banks's novel Stonemouth and novelist Louise Welsh. Show more

Lollo’s convinced events are moving inexorably towards a tragic conclusion, leaving Linus feeling desperate. Stars Amanda Drew. 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

If your business venture doesn't succeed, how many times should you try again before admitting defeat? Company bosses talk candidly to Evan Davis about the impact of failure. Show more

A great mystery in biology is how life began. Adam Rutherford unpicks new origins-of-life research with UCL chemist Matt Powner. How do scientists try to build life in the lab? Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Prester John, the legendary Christian king said to rule over a lost nation in 'The Indies' and ready to support Christians in Europe. Show more

Poroshenko warns of possible large-scale offensive by rebel groups -- says military "must stand ready"

Michael grows closer to his new neighbours. Finding their back door open one day, he steps inside. Read by Mark Bazeley. Show more

Stuart is back from America and there have been big changes while he's been away. Stars Mathew Horne. From June 2015. Show more

Sean Curran and the BBC's parliamentary team report on clashes over the economy, as MPs complete their Queen's speech debate and there are calls for two World Cup bids to be rerun. Show more

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Detective John Skaggs's determination to track down Bryant Tennelle's killers starts to pay off. Show more

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