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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rania Hafez, founder director of the professional network Muslim Women in Education and a member of the Muslim Institute. Show more

Looking at Labour's vision for rural Britain ahead of the general election, Cornwall's new bee-friendly breeding centre, and wild salmon in decline. Show more

Peter Cranswick of the Slimbridge Wetland Centre on the red-breasted goose and freezing wintry days counting them in fields. Show more

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Tamsin Mather explains to Jim Al-Khalili how volcanic plumes have helped shape our planet's history, from the origins of life on earth to mass extinctions. Show more

Eavesdropping on the arguments, ambitions and bewilderment of voters facing their democratic decisions in the run-up to the 2017 general election. How views change with age. Show more

The declining use of horses for agricultural labour had unseen repercussions, not least on some rural rites of passage and also on other, smaller, country dwellers. Show more

Leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn; Scottish singer, songwriter and musician, KT Tunstall; Journalist and writer, Reni Eddo Lodge. Show more

Bindi's exciting new business venture is not going so smoothly. so she turns to her brother Bash for help. Stars Meera Syal. Show more

Most parts of our bodies - lungs, hearts, faces - can all be replaced by transplant. The world's first full head transplant is mooted for 2018. Or is it a body transplant? Show more

Countertenor Christopher Robson reflects on his life in music, from the Salvation Army to Blur’s Damon Albarn. From 2017. Show more

On this day in 1917, the death toll from the Folkestone air raid now numbered 72, but for Kitty Lumley, the disaster offers a new start. Show more

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Roy lacks the luck of the draw, and Brian cannot believe his ears. Show more

Following a series of murders, Barakat's hold over Tumanbay is complete. Rebel fighter Manel seeks refuge with co-conspirator Doctor Dorin. Show more

Josie Long presents stories where reality takes on a magical aspect, including tales of snake-filled American towns. From 2017. Show more

How much will climate change affect the food on our plates in the future? Botanist James Wong investigates the impact of global warming on plants, asking whether they can adapt. Show more

Documentary. Professor Emma Griffin looks back at the Industrial Revolution to discover how British workers became tied to the clock. Show more

Broadcaster Iain Lee chooses performance artist, wrestler and star of TV’s Taxi, Andy Kaufman. With Matthew Parris. From 2017. Show more

Labour leader struggles to explain the cost of his policy to offer free childcare. Theresa May says only she can stand up to the EU. SNP promises to oppose Conservative austerity.

A conspiracy is exposed. Comedy sketches with Daniel Rigby, Sara Pascoe, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd and Henry Paker. From 2014. Show more

Tony will not be easily won over, and Kirsty regrets being impressed. Show more

French animation My Life as a Courgette, Will Self on his new novel Phone plus a discussion on past experimental fiction with Kevin Jackson. Raphael's drawings at the Ashmolean. Show more

Bindi's exciting new business venture is not going so smoothly. so she turns to her brother Bash for help. Stars Meera Syal. Show more

Some sports risk long-term harm by chasing short-term goals. How should regulators deal with drugs that can give a competitive advantage but are widely available over the counter? Show more

Twins Daniel and Michael Smith, who lost their sight when they were 18, talk to Peter White about starting work. Show more

Is the enthusiasm for mindfulness in schools running ahead of the evidence? And how to approach friends and family to say that you're having difficulties with your mental health. Show more

Tamsin Mather explains to Jim Al-Khalili how volcanic plumes have helped shape our planet's history, from the origins of life on earth to mass extinctions. Show more

Has Brexit been sidelined in the General Election ? Show more

A previously unpublished comic story about the disintegration of a young marriage. Read by Finn Den Hertog. Show more

Alex Edelman takes a comic look at the millennial generation - their attitude to politics and being offended. From 2017. Show more

Series that gives rare insights into the world of disability. Peter White, blind since birth, talks to comedian Geri Jewell about comedy and television stand-up roles. Show more

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