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With a sheep farm in Oxfordshire becoming the latest victim of meat thieves, Julia Mulligan from the Rural Crime Network explains how they can help farmers protect their livestock. Show more

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Jonathan Freedland strokes his chin thoughtfully while taking the long view of the fashionable beard, as surprisingly prevalent today as it became in the middle of the 19th century. Show more

Community Radio Awards 2016 Female Presenter of the Year, Primrose Granville finds out how chef Henroy Brown fought his way back from a life threatening illness and keeps going. Show more

In the late 1970s, Svetlana Alexievich set out to write her first book telling the as-yet-untold stories of the Russian women who had fought in the Second World War. Show more

Gina Martin campaigns for upskirt photos to be better prosecuted; jazz singer Dianne Reeves on Ella Fitzgerald; parents losing status; when vaginal mesh implant goes wrong. Show more

Daisy continues her friendship with a handsome Italian and so Winterbourne faces a difficult decision. With Julianna Jennings. Show more

In besieged East Aleppo, a terrified mother of three makes one last desperate phone call to BBC reporter Mike Thomson. Silence followed. What happened to Om Modar? Show more

4 Extra Debut. Natalie Haynes, classicist Professor Edith Hall and writer Stella Duffy explore the life of Greek poet Sappho. From 2017. Show more

On this day in 1917, copies of Sylvia Pankhurst's Dreadnought were seized in a raid, and in Folkestone, Kitty discovers a vital clue. Show more

Government plans to introduce a new bill to regulate logbook loans. Show more

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An old plumber's workshop with ceiling hooks and no toilet door – Jude Rogers revisits the first home she bought. From 2017. Show more

Roy wants to smooth things over, and Alice deploys her powers of persuasion. Show more

Tanya Franks and Paterson Joseph star in this razor-sharp family comedy by Tamsin Oglesby. Show more

Helen Mark swaps her anorak for a frock as she visits the summer festival at Glyndebourne to discover how its famous gardens inspire opera-goers, singers and musicians. Show more

Annie Ashby, a beneficiary of MHA (Methodist Homes), makes the Radio 4 Appeal on their behalf. Show more

Special programme recorded at the Chalke Valley History Festival. Mariella Frostrup and guests Tom Holland, Tracy Borman and Olivette Otele talk about who is writing history today. Show more

Antonia Quirke talks to Mark Gill, the director of a new bio-pic about Morrissey, England Is Mine, and considers the singer's influence on the movie tastes of a generation. Show more

Adam discusses the techniques and concerns over the latest work on gene-editing human embryos. 'Fixing' a gene implicated in heart disease - hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Show more

Judge condemns "disgraceful" lack of services for young people with mental health problems. The Bank of England lowers growth forecast because of uncertainty linked to Brexit

Alex and Ben are putting out a Christmas special - in the height of summer. With Margaret Cabourn-Smith. From 2017. Show more

Emma feels outnumbered, and Matt dangles the bait. Show more

Actor Stockard Channing on her new stage role, the objects that inspired Matisse, composer Thomas Ades on his Queer Icon and two 360 degree representations of war are reviewed. Show more

Daisy continues her friendship with a handsome Italian and so Winterbourne faces a difficult decision. With Julianna Jennings. Show more

It's been a tumultuous week in Washington, but how much does the chaos in Trump's West Wing really matter? David Aaronovitch discusses the state of the Trump presidency. Show more

Tower blocks are under intense scrutiny. So what's the best way to run them? Matthew Gwyther visits Manchester to investigate this key sector in our housing and commerce. Show more

Adam discusses the techniques and concerns over the latest work on gene-editing human embryos. 'Fixing' a gene implicated in heart disease - hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Show more

Jonathan Freedland strokes his chin thoughtfully while taking the long view of the fashionable beard, as surprisingly prevalent today as it became in the middle of the 19th century. Show more

The special prosecutor investigating possible links between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia has convened a grand jury. Show more

The strain of living on a tight budget, and in close proximity to her unfaithful husband, begins to take its toll on Lottie. State-of-the-nation novel written by Amanda Craig. Show more

Jason’s horror idea is thwarted and trolls are appeased keeping it family friendly – aided by Macca. With Phil Wang. From 2017. Show more

Josie Long presents stories inspired by images, from an unwanted portrait to a photographer's search for his subject. From 2017. Show more

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In the late 1970s, Svetlana Alexievich set out to write her first book telling the as-yet-untold stories of the Russian women who had fought in the Second World War. Show more

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