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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi YY Rubinstein, a writer, teacher and broadcaster. Show more

The environment secretary calls the CAP 'disastrous'. Is grass-fed beef good or bad for the climate? The growing stink over farm pollution in Devon. The case for organic wine. Show more

In the second of five recollections about his encounters with birds, writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss recalls searching for a very loud songster, Cetti's warbler. Show more

News and current affairs. Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Jim Al-Khalili talks to astrophysicist Lucie Green about the extreme space weather generated by the sun, which could destroy communication satellites and cut electricity supplies. Show more

DJ and presenter Trevor Nelson meets Adrienne, who has eight half-siblings and tries to convince Trevor that they really are one big happy family. Show more

Martin Amis recalls a publicity tour of the US, where he is 'OJ'ed' and becomes a 'hireling' of his 'own novel'. Show more

Journalist Eleanor Mills and newly elected MP Vicky Ford join Jane Garvey at the Conservative Party Conference to discuss how the prime minister is performing. Show more

Although convent life offers solace, Gudrun prepares to do whatever it takes to win back her daughter. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more

One swallow doesn't make a summer but it comes close: Brett Westwood explores a much-loved bird whose own definition of happiness is a field of cow dung. From 2017 Show more

Comedian and Russophile Viv Groskop explores how a century of revolutionary comedy shaped Russia's national psyche. Show more

Tim Harford introduces innovations that helped create the economic world. Tim tells the big story behind the way dynamos made electricity useful. Show more

Mental health is on the political agenda. Shari Vahl asks listeners about their experience of the UK's mental health care system. Show more

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News with John Pienaar including the latest from the Conservative Party conference and the strike in Catalonia. Plus an investigation into extremist material in local newsagents. Show more

David Cannadine explores political fame and defining objects: Stanley Baldwin's iron gates and wartime reputation. From 2016. Show more

Alistair and Anisha need to work together, and Ian reaches an agreement. Show more

By Meic Povey. Since the death of his wife, Billy has lived on his own. But now it is time to stop grieving and start living again. Starring Robert Pugh. Show more

Jay Rayner and the team visit Bletchley Park near Milton Keynes. Zoe Laughlin, Tim Hayward, Rachel McCormack and Andi Oliver are panellists. Show more

The sharing economy has allowed us to rent our cars and our homes but borrowing and not buying might also help the planet. Tom Heap finds out how. Show more

Michael Rosen finds out what the rest of society can learn about communication from people on the autism spectrum. He meets Alis Rowe and Helen Eaton from the Curly Hair project. Show more

Writers Toby Young and Sarah Vine talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. Choices include John Preston's A Very English Scandal and Lionel Davidson's thriller Kolymsky Heights. Show more

President says gun laws will be discussed later.

Tim is in Abergavenny with of an anecdote about a haunted hotel and a warship trying to do a three-point turn. From 2017. Show more

Oliver decides to step down, and Brian is forced to pay out. Show more

Front Row announces the winners of the 2017 BBC National Short Story and Young Writers' Award live from the Radio Theatre. Show more

Although convent life offers solace, Gudrun prepares to do whatever it takes to win back her daughter. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more

Manveen Rana uncovers hate speech, sectarianism and even support for Jihad in some of Britain's Urdu language newspapers, radio stations and TV channels. Show more

Jackie Brown wants better access to white goods, and Robin Christopherson suggests smart solutions that may help some blind people. Tom Walker visits a new IT hub in Worcester. Show more

Dr Mark Porter meets the Bristol team behind a pioneering way to protect the vision of children with arthritis, a UK discovery which has changed treatment around the world. Show more

Jim Al-Khalili talks to astrophysicist Lucie Green about the extreme space weather generated by the sun, which could destroy communication satellites and cut electricity supplies. Show more

King Felipe of Spain accuses Catalan leaders of disloyalty over the referendum, while the Catalan president says he will declare independence from Spain in a matter of days. Show more

Far from traditional, the school nativity play From Manger to Star gets a mixed reception. Bert and Queenie come for Christmas dinner. Show more

Award-winning satirist Nish Kumar shines his spotlight of truth on the biggest news stories, in the hope of showing them up for what they really are. 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

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