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Spiritual reflection to start the day, with the Very Rev John Chalmers, former moderator of the Church of Scotland's General Assembly. Show more

The farming minister George Eustice explains his plans for changes to the subsidy payments farmers get for doing environmental work on their land. How will it work after Brexit? Show more

Author Michael Morpurgo does not go out looking for birds, but when walking along a river he loves to glimpse a dipper and would relish an opportunity to get up closer to them. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of Gauss, 'prince of mathematicians', including those on number theory, geometry, probability theory, astronomy and electromagnetism. Show more

Neil MacGregor considers the attempts of some faiths to establish a state of their own. Show more

Female perspectives on addictions and eating disorders, the pros and cons of matchmaking, talking to pre-teens about consent, and complaints of sexism at an awards ceremony. Show more

Dace sees a fortune teller who’s foreseen all except diabetes, and a patient unhappy with foreign doctors. Stars Dolya Gavanski. Show more

Political differences are put to one side as a love for Arabian horses unites Israelis and Palestinians. Show more

50 years on from the first Leeds West Indian Carnival, Colin Grant goes behind the scenes to explore its roots, and its aim to wash away the anti-immigrant sentiment of the 1960s. Show more

On this day in 1917, the Graincourt Sugar Factory fell to the German Army, and in Tynemouth, Iris Reed is finding toffee in the strangest places. Show more

According to a report by the Institute of Fiscal Studies, young people who start work in a recession are at the biggest disadvantage. What position are they in ten years later? Show more

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Anthony DeCurtis' revealing account of the musician who became godfather of rock's underground. Reed's exploration of the far side of life continues. Show more

Alan does some award-worthy buttering up, and David puts his foot in it. Show more

A comic romance about lost love and French cuisine set during the Lautrec garlic festival. With Cheryl Campbell and Robin Ellis. Show more

Adrian Goldberg travels around Birmingham meeting with fellow Brummies, all of whom have a special vision for the future of Birmingham's landscape. Show more

Historian and broadcaster Dan Snow makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Cord. Show more

Mariella Frostrup explores American literature with writers Benjamin Markovits and Stephanie Merrit. Show more

Francine Stock meets Michael Haneke, award-winning director of Funny Games, The White Ribbon, Amour and his latest, Happy End. Plus an olfactory analysis of The Age of Innocence. Show more

The news in science and science in the news. Prehistoric women were as strong as today's top female rowers. Adam Rutherford hears more from anthropologist Alison Macintosh. Show more

The PM says Donald Trump shouldn’t have shared videos from a British far-right group.

Alexei Sayle considers how to live an ethical life and recounts the difficulties of tracking down his lost cat. From 2017. Show more

Lilian has an unlikely heart to heart, and Emma is on tenterhooks. Show more

Sir Michael Parkinson reveals his choice for a CD of the American Songbook, Lisa Hammond reviews Wonder and a look at three adaptations of A Christmas Carol playing in UK theatres. Show more

Neil MacGregor considers the attempts of some faiths to establish a state of their own. Show more

Can Saudi Arabia's crown prince radically change the kingdom? Mohammed bin Salman wants to reshape his country, but will his ambitious plan work? Show more

If you are the chancellor of the exchequer, worrying about where the next financial crisis might come from, what keeps you awake at night? Jonty Bloom investigates. Show more

The news in science and science in the news. Prehistoric women were as strong as today's top female rowers. Adam Rutherford hears more from anthropologist Alison Macintosh. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas of Gauss, 'prince of mathematicians', including those on number theory, geometry, probability theory, astronomy and electromagnetism. Show more

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Figures fell sharply in the year after the Brexit referendum. Show more

Jill establishes herself in the household charming Nelson, while Harry grapples with his mother's health. Read by Toby Jones. Show more

Andrew Maxwell presents some of the world's best comedians, performing from wherever on the planet they happen to be. From 2017. Show more

Sean Curran reports from Westminster. The home secretary says President Trump was wrong to re-tweet anti-Muslim videos. Show more

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