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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Reverend Andrew Martlew, former army chaplain. Show more

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Dermot O'Leary goes in search of sea eagles in the Highlands, but with the light fading, his chances of seeing them are not looking good. Show more

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Cultural discussion programme. Francine Stock discusses anger and stress with Nico Muhly, Ivo van Hove, Darren McGarvey and Caroline Relton. Show more

Neil MacGregor's series on the role and expression of beliefs continues with a focus on images. He begins with Our Lady of Guadalupe, from Mexico, and Artemis of Ephesus. Show more

American actress Sonequa Martin-Green on her lead role in Star Trek, why more older women are dying from alcohol-related illness, and the solar-powered suitcase that saves lives. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Jak is drinking again, Skye’s mum is unreliable, and Sky has to watch out for Dexter on her own. Stars Sydney Wade. Show more

Grace Dent tells the story of Rob, a man who has lost his voice through spasmodic dysphonia, seriously impacting on his life and his work. He has got to find a way to get it back. Show more

Maureen Lipman and Julian Rhind-Tutt star in the second play written for Maureen. Nigella Smith is no ordinary piano student. Can her tutor win her trust in just five lessons? Show more

On this day in 1917, in Petrograd, the Bolsheviks conclusively defeated Kerensky's counter-revolutionaries, and in Tynemouth, Edie Chadwick is looking for a fight. Show more

The MPs calling for reform of the Ombudsman system, customers who have not received the bespoke furniture they paid for, and a dad's attempts at making parenthood more affordable. Show more

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Joseph Conrad was born with Poland in turmoil, hardly existing. After the death of his father and support from an uncle, he yearns for the sailor's life. Marseilles duly beckons. Show more

What is distracting Lilian? Alan prays for some community spirit. Show more

Colin's wife and daughter have been brutally attacked in their home, but no-one seems to have broken in. When the truth finally comes out, even Max is taken aback. Show more

Tom Sutcliffe chairs a special edition of the game of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Show more

With Catalonia in the midst of a political crisis, Sheila Dillon travels to the region and discovers how the spirit of the region is very much reflected in their passion for food. Show more

Marybeth Hamilton journeys through a remarkable government experiment in art and democracy that took place in America in the midst of the Depression. Show more

Ernie Rea discusses how we mourn our dead loved ones in the absence of a body. Is the process of grieving and letting go more difficult with no tangible evidence of death? Show more

Concession to MPs who want greater say on the final Brexit agreement with the EU.

Radio 4's antidote to panel games sees regulars Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer joined on the panel by Jan Ravens plus Jack Dee in the chair. Show more

Adam feels cornered, and Jolene gets the lowdown. Show more

Annette Bening on Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool; the changing role of the music manager; and John Naughton with his pick of the best drama and readings podcasts. Show more

Neil MacGregor's series on the role and expression of beliefs continues with a focus on images. He begins with Our Lady of Guadalupe, from Mexico, and Artemis of Ephesus. Show more

Laura Barton completes her series on confidence with a look at its place in our personal lives and a quest to find a version of confidence that is enriching rather than obnoxious. Show more

Examining the ideas and forces that shape public policy. Authenticity: Professor Rosie Campbell asks how we can make judgements about politicians' authenticity. Show more

Brett Westwood admires how the impossible-looking creature once known as the cameleopard journeyed from the plains of Africa to a place in people's hearts the world over. Show more

Cultural discussion programme. Francine Stock discusses anger and stress with Nico Muhly, Ivo van Hove, Darren McGarvey and Caroline Relton. Show more

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. 400 people known to have died, and 7,000 injured, in the earthquake on the Iran-Iraq border. Show more

Kif has returned to Tasmania to write but, panicked by pressure, he turns on his heavily pregnant wife. After a furious row he storms out of the family home, leaving Suzy in tears. Show more

Poet, playwright and performer Sabrina Mahfouz talks to spoken word performers from across the UK. This episode looks at identity and empathy. Show more

The best of Monday's debates in the Commons and the Lords with Susan Hulme. Show more

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Joseph Conrad was born with Poland in turmoil, hardly existing. After the death of his father and support from an uncle, he yearns for the sailor's life. Marseilles duly beckons. Show more

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