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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Kirsty Thorpe. Show more

A new report suggests that insects and plants could replace half the meat in our diet. Charlotte Smith speaks to Dr Peter Alexander about the potential implications. Show more

David Lindo, otherwise known as the urban birder, recalls his unexpected encounter with a ring ouzel in the nation's capital. Show more

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and work of Emily Dickinson, the now-celebrated poet of Amherst, who was prolific yet chose to publish few of her poems. Show more

Richard Ford narrates the stories of his parents. After the death of father, it's mainly mother and son. But one time he feels compelled to act when she meets with 'Matt Matthews'. Show more

Cara Delevingne appeared at the Met Gala with a shaved head, but why? The difference between being anxious and anxiety, plus two winners of the Asian Women of Achievement Awards. Show more

Uplifting comedy drama about the life, loves and misadventures of wheelchair user Maz. Events come to a head with Maz and Hayley. Show more

Religiously and politically potent, elephants in Sri Lanka kill dozens of people each year. How can they live more harmoniously with humans on this small island nation? Show more

Fashion historian Amber Butchart finds out what happens to the clothes we give to charity and discovers that their impact goes way beyond raising money for worthy causes. Show more

On this day in 1917, British forces bombed Zeebrugge, loud enough to be heard in Folkestone, and Dorothea and Cynthia swap quiet confidences. Show more

The businesses getting tough with cars who use customer parking spaces to escape charges, and hiding in plain sight - the UK's hidden cycle pathway network built in the 1930's. Show more

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Rory Sutherland looks at how certain brands, from Tupperware to Ann Summers, harness the power of social proofing - our desire to align our consumer purchases with 'people like us' Show more

Toby is keen to impress, and Alice sounds out Adam. Show more

By Ming Ho, with Lia Williams and Sian Phillips. A mother. A daughter. A lifetime. But what becomes of that bond when one of you knows only the present moment? Show more

Lough Neagh is the largest lake in the British Isles, and it provides a unique habitat for species such as eels. Helen Mark discovers how Lough Neagh eels are sold across Europe. Show more

Peter Sissons makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of 3H Fund - Helping Hands for Holidays. Show more

Michael Chabon talks about The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay with James Naughtie and a group of readers. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2001. Show more

Cinema magazine programme. Francine Stock talks to director Ridley Scott about his film Alien: Covenant. Show more

New research finds that classical concert-goers rate new fiddles higher than revered old fiddles. How was this acoustic science done and what does soloist Tasmin Little think? Show more

Labour has agreed the contents of its election manifesto after draft versions were leaked to the media.

Radiators and Wayne Rooney. Alex Horne and his band explore the theme of home and leisure via music and comedy. From May 2014. Show more

Matt extends his network, and Usha works her magic. Show more

Mat Fraser on playing Richard III at Hull Truck; Meg Rosoff reviews a new adaptation of Anne of Green Gables; Amy Schumer on Snatched; Tony Kushner on Caroline, or Change. Show more

Uplifting comedy drama about the life, loves and misadventures of wheelchair user Maz. Events come to a head with Maz and Hayley. Show more

The need-to-know facts on where taxes come from and how they're spent. Presented by David Aaronovitch. Show more

We spend hours in meetings at work so what can we do to love them more? Tanya Beckett looks at the art of the meeting and asks how can we make them more productive and enjoyable. Show more

New research finds that classical concert-goers rate new fiddles higher than revered old fiddles. How was this acoustic science done and what does soloist Tasmin Little think? Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and work of Emily Dickinson, the now-celebrated poet of Amherst, who was prolific yet chose to publish few of her poems. Show more

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The Labour Party plans to take the railways back into public ownership and scrap university tuition fees. Show more

Both Nel's manuscript and DS Morgan's investigation lead to the same place answering 'Who killed Nel Abbott?'. Stars Bryan Dick. Show more

The three couples prepare for Christmas, with all the bitterness and twistedness baked in. Stars John Thomson. From 2014. Show more

Folk musician Eliza Carthy joins presenter Verity Sharp to create and curate the festival of her wildest dreams. Show more

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Richard Ford narrates the stories of his parents. After the death of father, it's mainly mother and son. But one time he feels compelled to act when she meets with 'Matt Matthews'. Show more

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