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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Claire Campbell Smith. Show more

Farming news presented by Charlotte Smith. Rule changes could ease the way for more badger culls in England next year. And the breeder who sold a pedigree ram for £152,000. Show more

Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the African southern ground hornbill. Show more

Sue MacGregor reunites five key players, including Alan Bennett himself, to discuss his groundbreaking TV monologues, which told extraordinary stories about ordinary people. Show more

Jane Garvey discusses the LinkedIn sexism row and tech activist Marieme Jamme. And Ysanne Churchman, 90, recalls playing the role of Grace Archer in The Archers. Show more

LadyDi is in Mexico City in prison for a crime she did not commit. Show more

Virginia Fiennes, first wife of explorer Sir Ranulph, is remembered by friends and family, and through the recordings she kept during the expedition that made her husband famous. Show more

On the 10th anniversary of Fiona's disastrous wedding, Susan thinks Fiona should forgive herself. Stars Susan Calman. From 2015. Show more

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Peter White hears how councils are stepping into the world of energy firms and how mid-week weddings are helping save pounds. Plus efforts to increase security for rail users. Show more

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As MPs debate the Assisted Dying Bill, two people with personal experience discuss their opposing views. Plus Sadiq Khan, the Labour candidate for London Mayor. Show more

Medieval literature scholar Dr Carolyne Larrington travels to North Yorkshire to explore the folkloric creatures said to reside on Britain's farms. From September 2015. Show more

Jolene offers a sympathetic ear, and Kenton seeks inspiration. Show more

A teenager is arrested for the suspected murder of his friend. Frank discovers that the case is not as straightforward as it seems. They are both the sons of senior policemen. Show more

Eric Robson chairs the horticultural panel programme from Ayr Town Hall. Matthew Wilson, Anne Swithinbank and Bunny Guinness answer local gardeners' questions. Show more

Despite her husband's objections, Emilia is determined to keep feeding the foxes at night. Read by Anamaria Marinca. Show more

Matthew Bannister on businessman Sir Adrian Cadbury, ska trombonist Rico Rodriguez, Khmer Rouge minister Ieng Thirith, Home Start founder Margaret Harrison and actress Judy Carne. Show more

Can the left rely on non-voters to get them into power? Should population density be used to decide how many refugees a country should take? Tim Harford looks at the numbers. Show more

Fi Glover with a conversation between a poet fascinated by the limestone landscape of her home and a theatre director who values the secrets hidden beneath the limestone. Show more

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Drone attacks, the Queen's record-breaking reign and the Labour leadership contest are all given the Dead Ringers treatment. Show more

Is Kenton ready to accept help? Neil is dressed to impress. Show more

Arts news with John Wilson. Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards discusses his new solo album Crosseyed Heart, and photographer Don McCullin reflects on a life behind the lens. Show more

LadyDi is in Mexico City in prison for a crime she did not commit. Show more

With Natalie Bennett, Dan Jarvis MP, Brandon Lewis MP and Steven Woolfe MEP on the panel, Jonathan Dimbleby presents political discussion from Richard Hale School in Hertford. Show more

PJ O'Rourke sizes up the candidates aspiring to be President of the United States. Show more

The first omnibus edition of Season 5 of the epic drama series set in Great War Britain and the population is beginning to open up to thoughts of the hereafter. Show more

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PM Viktor Orban says country has struggled to cope - with 150,000 migrants in 2015

The children observe more strange adult behaviour while Harriet comes to experience something new. Read by Sian Thomas. Show more

Prison reformer Frances Crook proposes Labour politician, Barbara Castle. With Roy Hattersley and Matthew Parris. From 2015. Show more

Mark D'Arcy reports as MPs debate controversial proposals that would allow terminally ill people in England and Wales to end their lives. Show more

Fi Glover introduces a conversation between two volunteers on the historic Talyllyn narrow-gauge steam railway, who compare notes on how working on it benefits them personally. Show more

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Maggie Smith joins the cast of TV’s Downton Abbey. Peter Firth concludes Michael Coveney's biography of the much-loved actor. Show more

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