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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

Anti-GM protests in Scotland in 2001 led to the imprisonment of an organic farmer. Sixteen years on, we catch up with him - and hear about what happened at the time. Show more

On a visit to the Camargue National Park in France, author Michael Morpurgo found getting close to beautiful and elegant flamingos, and hearing their call, touched his soul. Show more

Naomi Klein, writer and activist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. Show more

Neil MacGregor concludes his series about shared beliefs. He began with the Lion Man, an object created 40,000 years ago, and now reflects on the present, on the future and on hope Show more

Nozandulela 'Nozi' Samela; Party Socks; John Maddox Prize Winner; Alexandra Kollontai; Trinh T Minn La. Show more

A teenage girl patient fears she is pregnant, and Dace is running late again for something important. Stars Dolya Gavanski. Show more

As a satirist, Andy Zaltzman thinks it should be easy living a week following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosophy of the Cynics. He soon finds out how wrong he was. Show more

Mealtime is laden with anxiety and many dietary preferences – is the joy of food forgotten? Stars Marcus Brigstocke. From 2017. Show more

On this day in 1917, Germany and the new Russian government began a cessation of hostilities, while in Collingwood, Phyllis is still counting her losses. Show more

The country's largest house builder changes its policy on stamp duty contributions after concerns that first-time buyers would not benefit from the savings announced in the budget. Show more

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Anthony DeCurtis' revealing account of the musician who became godfather of rock's underground. A reunion, and an end. Show more

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

A darkly comic drama about who you might meet on the journey to hell. Charon is the Ferryman on the River Acheron. His son, Thomas, is determined to pursue a different career. Show more

Eric Robson and his panel of experts are in Lancaster to answer listeners' horticultural questions. Show more

Wandering the streets of London in search of a Christmas present for his teenage son, a middle-aged father struggles to make sense of his life and family. Show more

Obituary series. Matthew Bannister on singer Dmitri Hvorostovsky, businessman Lewis Golden, painter Unity Spencer, piano tuner John Butler and pilot Joy Lofthouse. Show more

Roger Bolton speaks to Richard Burgess, the BBC's UK news editor, about the royal engagement and goes behind-the-scenes at Radio 4's consumer affairs programme, You and Yours. Show more

When you view teenage rebellion from a mother's perspective, it is easy to forget you were once there yourself. Fi Glover presents. Show more

The First Secretary of State denies watching porn on a Commons computer nine years ago.

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches, with Lucy Porter, Flo and Joan and Kae Kurd. Show more

Justin has a big decision to make, and Pip confides in Elizabeth. Show more

Soprano Cecilia Bartoli and cellist Sol Gabetta, the story of The Face magazine, and the Louis CK movie that might never be seen, I Love You, Daddy. Show more

Neil MacGregor concludes his series about shared beliefs. He began with the Lion Man, an object created 40,000 years ago, and now reflects on the present, on the future and on hope Show more

Shaun Ley presents political debate and discussion from Newry, Northern Ireland, with a panel that includes Damian Collins, Deputy Leader of the DUP, and Nigel Dodds MP. Show more

A reflection on a topical issue. Zia Haider Rahman on the abysmal race record of some of Britain's foremost institutions. Show more

The third omnibus of Season 12, Giddy with Possibility, set in Tynemouth, in the week in 1917 when Germany and the new Russian government began a cessation of hostilities. Show more

President Trump's sacked national security adviser, Michael Flynn, has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia. Show more

Harry meets his wife’s lover. He argues with Jill and is astonished that she is starting to fall for him. Read by Toby Jones. Show more

Comedians Nish Kumar and Katy Brand tell Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books. Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth is revisited, but does it still stand up? Show more

Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.

Friends consider the benefits of island versus mainland life. Fi Glover presents. Show more

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Anthony DeCurtis' revealing account of the musician who became godfather of rock's underground. A reunion, and an end. Show more

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