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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 latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Anna Hill looks at farm payments after Brexit, saving Britain's rare breeds, an Aberdeenshire vineyard and dairy incomes. Show more

In the third of five recollections about his encounters with birds, writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss recalls the first time he saw a bittern. Show more

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

Aasmah Mir makes an appeal on behalf of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) for the Rohingyas who have fled Myanmar. Show more

Roderick Williams shows how Britain has become a breeding ground for the world's best professional choirs and choristers, thanks to our historic cathedral choir tradition. Show more

Wayne Hemingway explores the artistic, commercial and cultural impact of colour: Purple. From 2017. Show more

Martin Amis muses on the life and work of novelist Iris Murdoch, describing her portrayal on celluloid, her eccentric domesticity and her later descent as Alzheimer's takes hold. Show more

Comic Sarah Millican talks to Jenni Murray about her autobiography How to be Champion. The series on inspiring women of medicine turns its eye to ophthalmologist Ida Mann. Show more

The efforts of the Norwegian Priest, Refkel, to save Gudrun's soul intensify. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more

A mother and daughter united by greasepaint. Fi Glover presents. Show more

Winifred Robinson examines if a mandatory home education register might offer better protection in a variety of cases where youngsters are taken out of the school system. Show more

When a bridesmaid goes missing, nosey Mrs Sidhu interferes in Lord and Lady Lucas's wedding plans. Stars Meera Syal. From 2017. Show more

Tim Harford tells the story of how some legal creativity has created vast wealth down the centuries. Show more

How has improved public awareness of mental health affected people at work? The local councils taking on funeral directors at their own game. Children's playgrounds closing. Show more

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News with John Pienaar. Theresa May's speech to the Conservative Party conference, the growing mood for independence in Catalonia and the aftermath following Mexico's earthquake. Show more

David Cannadine explores political fame and defining objects: Anthony Eden's Homburg hat, vanity and failure. From 2016. Show more

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

An unexpected event at school gives Ed special powers - like turning into a minotaur. Comic drama by Ed Harris.

In the first programme in 1977, Inland Revenue chairman Sir William Pile spoke of the challenges facing the service. Adam Shaw listens back and asks what has changed in 40 years. 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

Robots and AI: Laurie Taylor takes a cool, non-dystopian look at future possibilities. Show more

Clare Balding has denied claims that she demanded approval of a Saga Magazine interview. Plus how the Spanish media is covering Catalonia and Russian use of Facebook targeting. Show more

A nagging cough, a prankster and falling sign interrupt final address to the conference.

Aasmah Mir makes an appeal on behalf of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) for the Rohingyas who have fled Myanmar. Show more

John Shuttleworth invites Haircut 100’s Nick Heyward to his home to perform one of their songs – and one of his! From 2016. Show more

Jolene tries to be a voice of reason, and Alice plays peace-maker. Show more

Kate Winslet on her new film, The Mountain Between Us, and her career; Sparks on new album, Hippopotamus, their first for 10 years; and Jenny Uglow on her biography of Edward Lear. Show more

The efforts of the Norwegian Priest, Refkel, to save Gudrun's soul intensify. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more

Against a record rise in the number of sentences found to be unduly lenient, Clive Anderson and guests discuss whether sentencing law is fit for purpose. Show more

David Baddiel tries to understand the United Kingdom's constitution. 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

Roderick Williams shows how Britain has become a breeding ground for the world's best professional choirs and choristers, thanks to our historic cathedral choir tradition. Show more

Theresa May's address is overshadowed by a persistent cough and a prankster, the World Tonight discusses it with supporters and critics. Show more

Adrian's interest in politics is heightened when war breaks out in the Falkland Islands. He and his friends form The Pink Brigade. Show more

Charlotte puts aside ego to help Lillian clear out her garage, until she spots a vintage treasure. With Helen Monks. From 2017. Show more

Ian Leslie unearths the oft surprising first literary attempts of the likes of Fay Weldon and Friedrich Nietzsche. From 2015. Show more

1917, and America enters World War I. Francine Stock tells the story of how an African American regiment brought jazz to France. Show more

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Martin Amis muses on the life and work of novelist Iris Murdoch, describing her portrayal on celluloid, her eccentric domesticity and her later descent as Alzheimer's takes hold. Show more

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