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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Tibetan Buddhist, writer and editor Alison Murdoch. Show more

New research claims organic milk and meat is nutritionally different from conventionally produced food. But does that actually mean it's better for you? Caz Graham finds out. Show more

Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the mistle thrush. Show more

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Naomi Climer, the first female president of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, talks to Jim Al-Khalili about why engineers should be valued more in the UK today. Show more

Actor and comedienne Jan Ravens talks to BBC correspondent Lyse Doucet, about her public image and how far it reflects her private self. Show more

Iconic cartoonist Jacky Fleming on female genius and Sue Klebold, the mother of one of the Columbine High School killers, on living with the pain caused by her son. Show more

Luke is still keeping watch by his sister's hospital bedside. Moving tale of a family in meltdown starring Tyger Drew-Honey. Show more

Geoff Watts looks at the growing body of evidence that reveals how adverse childhood experiences contribute to poor health and shorter lives. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Laura Barton travels to New York to meet the women writers of the Beat Generation – and reassesses their work. From 2015. Show more

What makes traffic jam? Science sleuths Hannah Fry and Adam Rutherford solve everyday mysteries sent by listeners. Show more

As celebrations begin for Roald Dahl's centenary, listeners say which books inspired them to read. Show more

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Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney. Eastern Europe seeks to erode David Cameron's child benefit pledges. Show more

Psychotherapist Susie Orbach meets school secretary Harriet, who is struggling since failed IVF. Show more

A helping hand for Helen? Johnny is a chip off the old block. Show more

A dark comedy about a disastrous school trip to France. By Claudine Toutoungi. Starring Jonathan Bailey, Kate Fleetwood, Elizabeth Berrington and Jessica Turner. Show more

Dan Snow argues for 1759 as the most remarkable year in British history, Tom Holland meets the mummies of Wiltshire, and we hear why Deutschland '83 is striking a chord in UK 2016. Show more

Tom Heap tells the story of coal, from Industrial Revolution to its apparent demise. As the world begins to fall out of love with coal, is it too early to write its obituary? Show more

Michael Rosen and Laura Wright talk to composer Jennifer Bell, who has interviewed people who work in Parliament and turned their words into songs. Show more

Samantha Bond, Jason Cowley and Harriett Gilbert discuss novels by Donna Tartt, Joseph Conrad and Hamid Ismailov. From 2016. Show more

David Cameron tries to drum up support for his EU plans. New cancer treatment welcomed.

Ed is homeless, but he has a two-book deal and an empty furniture warehouse to caretake. Stars Christopher Douglas. From May 2015. Show more

Pat gets some reassurance, and is Kirsty still feeling the romance of Valentine's Day? Show more

Arts news with John Wilson, including Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie on the band's new album Chaosmosis, plus cellist Steven Isserlis and social media-based artist Amalia Ulman. Show more

Luke is still keeping watch by his sister's hospital bedside. Moving tale of a family in meltdown starring Tyger Drew-Honey. Show more

Current affairs documentary series. Are international conflicts creating tensions between Sunni and Shia Muslims in communities across the UK? Shabnam Mahmood investigates. Show more

Hindu guide-dog owner Amit Patel describes the difficulties he had when taking his dog into a temple, and we get the latest on the government's consultation on Pips. Show more

With Dr Mark Porter. The UK's first licensed e-cigarette, owned by a tobacco company, has been classed as a medicine. Robert West and Margaret McCartney debate the issues. Show more

Naomi Climer, the first female president of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, talks to Jim Al-Khalili about why engineers should be valued more in the UK today. Show more

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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Prince William's controversial remarks, Syria allows aid to besieged areas, and Poland holocaust row. Show more

Dante the collie and Sissy the spaniel do their best to help Jonathan settle into life in New York. Struggling with his job, he looks forward to being joined by girlfriend Julie. Show more

Brian Cox and Robin Ince get romantic as they discuss the mathematics of love and the statistics of sex. They are joined by Paul Foot, Hannah Fry and David Speigelhalter. Show more

Rajini Vaidyanathan examines segregation in the United States. Show more

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After spending over 30 years in America, Franklin returns to London - not as a humble printer, but as a leading politician. Show more

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