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

Why big data, the collection of terabytes of information from a multitude of sources, is something many say will revolutionise farming. Show more

Presenter Dermot O'Leary has been into bird-life since his early teens and loves gazing into the garden to watch busy little birds like the coal tit as they feed. Show more

Documentary. Douglas Alexander asks what is stopping us from getting to know and understand those who are different from us. Show more

Neil MacGregor focuses on the making of divine images, including the painting of Russian Orthodox icons and the creation of images of the Hindu goddess Durga in decorated clay. Show more

Olympic champion Joanna Rowsell Shand discusses sexism and bullying in women's cycling. Plus a look at the growing trend of souvenir baby scans. Show more

Mum's random friend has installed herself and her bin bags in Skye's room with 'Private: No Entry' on the door. Why? Stars Sydney Wade. Show more

Brett Westwood stalks the leopard... and finds him on Exmoor. With Guy Balme of Panthera, Gordon Buchanan who filmed the urban leopards of Mumbai, Desmond Morris and Rick Minter. Show more

Artists at the forefront of Latin America's protest art movement examine how Guatemala and Chile's memorial art can bring hope and justice. Show more

On this day in 1917, the American women's suffrage movement turned a corner, as 33 protesters were beaten, while in Tynemouth, there is a zealous new women's welfare officer. Show more

Winifred Robinson asks: What is the right way to get a pet? The Dogs Trust says a record 100 dogs from illegal puppy farms abroad have been seized in just one week at UK borders. Show more

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It is 1878, and Joseph Conrad arrives in teeming London, a metropolis of many types, which will become the inspiration for his novel The Secret Agent. Show more

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

When the defendant in a rape case is found innocent, Max just cannot seem to let it go. With Kenneth Cranham and Alex Lanipekun. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Josie Long presents stories which come out of nowhere, from navigating an icy road and the kindness of a stranger. From 2017. Show more

Environmental investigation series. Tom Heap is joined by a team of experts to discuss the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn. Show more

Joshua Rozenberg speaks to former judge Sir Richard Henriques, who is critical of recent police investigations into dead people accused of abuse. Show more

Jon McGregor and Cathy Rentzenbrink talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert, including Moon Tiger by Penelope Lively, Things That Are by Amy Leach and This Boy by Alan Johnson. Show more

Amid signs of growing tension among Tory MPs, Parliament has begun to examine the government's main bill for leaving the EU.

An encounter with a refuse collector leads Ed into the world of local politics. Starring Christopher Douglas. From 2017. Show more

Justin is not a happy man, and Harrison plays detective. Show more

Arts news, interviews and reviews. Dee Rees on her film, Mudbound, which explores the racial divide in 1940s Mississippi. Plus the protest art of Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina. Show more

Neil MacGregor focuses on the making of divine images, including the painting of Russian Orthodox icons and the creation of images of the Hindu goddess Durga in decorated clay. Show more

As police warn about a growing threat from the far right, Adrian Goldberg investigates the new face of extremism and the risks they pose to the UK. Show more

News the blind and partially sighted. Stuart Ross reacts to Bradford City Council's ban on 'A' boards. Plus Tom Walker reports on a tactile version of the Hadron Collider. Show more

The launch of the 2018 All in the Mind Awards, a chance for anyone who has received help for a mental health problem, to recognise the people who have gone beyond the call of duty. Show more

Documentary. Douglas Alexander asks what is stopping us from getting to know and understand those who are different from us. Show more

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Is Zimbabwe on the brink of a coup? Show more

Kif is unnerved after a huge row with Heidl which reveals he carries a gun. The manuscript is incomplete, the deadline is looming, and Heidl has yet to sign any release form. Show more

Fred MacAulay presents stand-up comedians Jason Cook, JoJo Sutherland, Eddy Brimson and Gareth Waugh, recorded at the Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh. Show more

Sean Curran reports from Westminster as the Government faces demands to withdraw a key Brexit legislation amendment which would set the exact time of EU departure in law. Show more

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