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A reading and a reflection to start the day, with George Craig, a retired senior civil servant and a Methodist local preacher in Cardiff.

Charlotte Smith speaks to a retailer about a move to sell only British pork including bacon, plus everything you need to know about Pillar 2 payments but were too afraid to ask. Show more

Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the common buzzard. Show more

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Immunologist Dr Ann Clarke tells Jim Al-Khalili how the fate of a tiny snail resulted in a global campaign, The Frozen Ark, to save the DNA of the world's most endangered species. Show more

The pregnant teen performs a vanishing act. How do we find the cause of one of the biggest societal changes England has seen in recent years? Michael Blastland is closing in. Show more

Nicholas Hytner's memoir of running The National Theatre, recalling his first Shakespeare production - Henry V. Show more

New NUS president Shakira Martin, the US couples donating and 'adopting' embryos, coaching women's sport and Sarah Schmidt on her debut novel about Lizzie Borden. Show more

Tony Bishop has a plan to impress his estranged wife, Chrissie. He intends entering Masterchef: The Professionals. Until Martha points out the flaw in his plan. Show more

Oxygen appeared on earth over 2 billion years ago, and life took off. Now it makes up just over a fifth of the air. Trevor Cox tells the story of oxygen on earth and in space. Show more

Frances Fyfield is joined, in Milan, by soprano Irina Lungu and musicologist and conductor Nigel Simeone to explore the manuscript of Verdi's enduringly popular opera La Traviata. Show more

On this day in 1917, the archbishop of Canterbury warned, 'When we come out of this war, we mean to come out with clean hands," while at St Jude's, Ralph is still doing penance. Show more

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Rory Sutherland explores how charities can benefit from marketing's insight into why we are driven to donate, via the powerful story of the ALS/MND Ice Bucket Challenge. Show more

Adam considers his future at Home Farm, and Lilian is at a loose end. Show more

Under the rule of the followers of Maya, Tumanbay has become a place of fear. Gregor attempts to survive the regime, while Manel is drawn to the rebel cause. Show more

Jay Rayner and his panel visit Chelmsford in Essex. Zoe Laughlin, Sue Lawrence, Rachel McCormack and Tim Hayward answer the questions. Show more

Jheni Osman is at breaking point with short-life gadgets and clothes breaking too soon. She meets the fixers, campaigners and retailers who say we should expect more. Show more

Michael Rosen interviews the eminent US linguist George Lakoff about the new political words coming out of the US right now and the effectiveness of Trump's use of language. Show more

Peaches Golding OBE, nominates African American politician Shirley Chisholm. With Dr Kate Dossett and Matthew Parris. From 2017. Show more

Opponents question Labour's competency after Diane Abbott gave wrong policing figures

Rob Newman tackles mysteries of the brain in an odyssey including love, robot friends and prehistoric trousers. From 2017. Show more

Ed's prospects take a hit, and Emma finds an ally. Show more

Mindhorn film, Tony Kushner on Angels in America, Natalie Haynes and Madeline Miller discuss the enduring appeal of Greek myths. Show more

Tony Bishop has a plan to impress his estranged wife, Chrissie. He intends entering Masterchef: The Professionals. Until Martha points out the flaw in his plan. Show more

Patients with kidney failure are using social media to find their own living donor. Lesley Curwen discovers why some doctors see this as an unsavoury beauty contest for organs. Show more

Professor Anthony King expands on recent press coverage about a new test for glaucoma, and Peter White visits social media celebrity Annie Giles-Quinn at her home in Manchester. Show more

A diagnosis of heart failure can be frightening - Claudia Hammond examines evidence that psychological input can make a difference. Plus the Insiders' Guide to Mental Health. Show more

Immunologist Dr Ann Clarke tells Jim Al-Khalili how the fate of a tiny snail resulted in a global campaign, The Frozen Ark, to save the DNA of the world's most endangered species. Show more

Following the prime minister on her campaign trail in the West Country, where the Lib Dems are fighting to reclaim the seats lost at the last election. Show more

As the police investigate Nel's death, Jules confronts her own history with the Drowning Pool. Starring Sarah Ridgeway. Show more

Kevin Eldon and his all-important cast return with sketches about bunnies, Beethoven, Dylan Thomas and olives. From 2017. Show more

On the eve of the Rio Paralympics, Peter White presents a special edition, focusing on disabled musician Clarence Adoo, who played a key role in the London 2012 Paralympics. Show more

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