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Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Richard Frazer of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh. Show more

A future change in bird flu restrictions, Billy goat meat production, and Brexit fruit and vegetable imports and exports. Show more

Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the long-tailed tit. Show more

Kirsty Young talks to international rugby union referee Nigel Owens. Show more

Xiaolu Guo's story of growing up in China during times of transition. Xiaolu determines upon a new career path. Show more

Should there be lifelong maintenance payments? Plus US playwright Kirsten Childs, perinatal anxiety and the shortage of women cinematographers. Presented by Jenni Murray. Show more

Stevie's meteoric rise to power leads to a final showdown with Quinn, finally revealing her secret. Stars Hermione Norris. Show more

As the pace of technology moves at ever greater speeds, Dr Kevin Fong asks how we can come to terms with the growing challenge of quick and accurate frontline decision-making. Show more

A business-boosting Polish evening in the cafe ends with heart trauma and kleptomaniac Lizzie in charge. Stars Julie Graham. From April 2014. Show more

As the UK prepares to begin leaving the EU, what are the key deals to be done? Chris is in Cornwall to find out if Brexit would mean the loss of half a billion pounds in subsidies. Show more

The steps convenience store owners are taking to stop the rise in shoplifting. Also, disability access to football grounds, the ivory antique trade and seller rights on Paypal. Show more

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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, discuss money and morality, Brexit, and migration.

David Rothkopf discovers how modern history has changed the face of diplomacy: 1973, Norway and Middle East peace. From 2017. Show more

Kirsty receives an unexpected gift, and Peggy does some investigating. Show more

Writer and star of the Bafta-nominated comedy series Timewasters, Daniel Lawrence Taylor writes two original dramas for Radio 4. Show more

Eric Robson and the panel are in St Monans in Scotland. Show more

Thomas Lynch's tale is set in northern Michigan. With more trees than people and long cold winters, it's home to Doyle Shields who at 90 is ready to risk one last chance at love. Show more

Matthew Bannister on comedy writer Alan Simpson, secretary Brunhilde Pomsel, businessman Sir Ken Morrison and author Buchi Emecheta. Show more

Melvyn Bragg reveals the secrets of making a live episode of In Our Time, Hugh Sykes speaks about precision in language, and Charlotte Smith discusses Brexit and agriculture. Show more

Fi Glover introduces a conversation between sisters with seven years between them who still both miss the brother they lost in the Troubles, even though only one can remember him. Show more

Government to close unit investigating alleged misconduct by UK troops during Iraq war.

Jeremy Hardy and Holly Walsh slalom their way through another week of headlines with Miles. Show more

Lilian is keen to enjoy herself, and Pat wonders if her family needs more support. Show more

Keanu Reeves talks to John Wilson about his three decade career, from Hamlet to action hero John Wick. Musician Rag'n'Bone Man discusses his debut album Humans. Show more

Stevie's meteoric rise to power leads to a final showdown with Quinn, finally revealing her secret. Stars Hermione Norris. Show more

Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Framwellgate School in Durham with a panel including Jenny Chapman MP, Matt Kelly, Jonathan Ruffer and Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP. Show more

John Gray on our desire to protect our "way of life". "Forced to choose between insecurity and a promise of stability through tyranny" he writes, "many will opt for tyranny". Show more

Professor David Rothkopf charts the role of modern international diplomacy throughout recent history to discover where we are now and how we got here. Show more

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In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective as the government announces that the Iraq troop abuse inquiry will close. Show more

At an internet cafe, Karl learns the web address found carved on the attic bed carries a shocking warning. Read by Bryan Dick. Show more

Lord Victor Adebowale, Rachel Unthank and Harriett Gilbert on books by David Almond, Robert Seehaler and John Higgs. From 2017. Show more

Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.

Fi Glover introduces a conversation between funeral directors whose personal losses influence the comfort they extend to their clients. Show more

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