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A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Sarah Rowland Jones, priest in charge of the City Parish of St John the Baptist in Cardiff.

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. New science shows cattle slurry can contain infectious bovine TB organisms. So is it safe to spread slurry on fields? Show more

Conversational voices of those who are inspired by birds. When wildlife sound recordist Gary Moore captured the call of a woodlark, his recording revealed some unusual behaviour. Show more

Two artists discuss creative questions. What part can wild places play in creative composition? Musician and composer Kerry Andrew travels to meet the novelist Sarah Hall.

George Osborne gets a grilling while posing for a portrait by political cartoonist and renowned cynic Martin Rowson, who scrutinises more than just the contour of his nos. Show more

Neil MacGregor focuses on Aztec human sacrifices, and animal sacrifice in ancient Greece. Show more

Jenni Murray and Jane Garvey are live from the Victoria and Albert Museum to announce the winner of the Woman's Hour Craft Prize in partnership with the Crafts Council and the V&A. Show more

Samuel has gone, Meg is frantic and a body in the Thames threatens to ruin Meg, her business and her ally. Stars Chetna Pandya. Show more

Mothers of children with Down's feel their daughters have a lot to offer the world. Fi Glover presents. Show more

In the second part of her series examining the place of confidence in modern life, Laura Barton considers how far our schooling and social background influence our confidence. Show more

The comedian asks why some people are more susceptible to addiction than others and what can be done about it. From 2017. Show more

Britain is leaving Euratom as well as the EU. But what is Euratom, and what difficulties might British departure cause? Chris Morris presents. Show more

Consumer affairs programme. Mary Portas reflects on what has happened to our High Streets five years after her report setting out how to save them. Show more

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Penelope Lively's meditation on gardening, literature and creativity considers the influence of fashion. Read by Stephanie Cole. Show more

Lilian's suspicions rise, and Harrison has questions for one villager. Show more

He is surprised she cannot remember why she left. He can. A romance over thirty years. Written by comedian Mark Watson and starring Raquel Cassidy alongside Richard Lumsden. Show more

More people than ever are representing themselves in court due to cuts in family legal aid. What's your experience of going it alone? Would no-fault divorce reduce the heat? Show more

Should sibling rivalry be embraced? Claudia Hammond hears how, rather than striving for calm, sibling interactions should be used to build good social skills for later in life. Show more

Marxism. Laurie Taylor asks if Karl Marx's book Capital has any contemporary relevance? Also, 'red' globalisation. How anti-capitalist ideas once travelled the globe. Show more

Amol Rajan hears how a global team of journalists have investigated the Paradise Papers. Also, sexual harassment in the media and IMPRESS, the UK's official press regulator. Show more

Priti Patel has returned to the UK on the orders of Downing Street. She's expected to be sacked after unauthorised meetings with Israeli politicians.

Andy recalls some amusing animal anecdotes, with useful tips on dealing with an angry bear and a grumpy alligator. From 2017. Show more

Ian struggles to make a good impression, and Shula is glad of a friend.

Arts news, interviews and reviews. Hugh Grant on how his early stage career equipped him to play the villain in Paddington 2. And Stephen Fry on the allure of Greek Myths. Show more

Neil MacGregor focuses on Aztec human sacrifices, and animal sacrifice in ancient Greece. Show more

Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Claire Fox, Anne McElvoy, Melanie Phillips and Matthew Taylor. Show more

After 28 years as a Scientologist, Martin Padfield explains what it was like to leave what many consider a dangerous cult and how tough it has been to rediscover his own identity. Show more

Environmental investigation series. A year on from the US election, Roger Harrabin travels to the USA to meet the resistance to Trump's scepticism over man-made climate change. Show more

Two artists discuss creative questions. What part can wild places play in creative composition? Musician and composer Kerry Andrew travels to meet the novelist Sarah Hall.

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. As another minister quits, World Tonight asks what it says about Theresa May's government. Show more

Penning the memoir of a criminal celebrity proves frustrating - without any facts. Kif struggles to get Ziggy to divulge reliable information. Show more

Beverley Callard stars as Julie who’s set on celebrating her 60th birthday her way. Jenny Eclair’s comic monologue. From 2017. Show more

Pierre’s attempts to correspond with his favourite TV star prevent him living his own life. Starring Alex Macqueen. From 2017. Show more

Naomi Alderman tells how William Fox Talbot captured a moment in time. Show more

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