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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Karen Lund, Archdeacon of Manchester. Show more

Could Northern Ireland get special status and be part of the customs union? How might agri-trade be affected? Show more

Comedian Sue Perkins recalls attending the Staffordshire Country Show where she came face to face with a great horned owl possessing a powerful grip. Show more

News and current affairs. Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Journalist and mother Samantha Simmonds discusses competition between siblings with Nicki Karet whose two children frequently compete against one another. Show more

Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography. 'For about a day and a half, I was treated as if my name was Henry de Rothschild.'. Show more

Although convent life offers solace, Gudrun prepares to do whatever it takes to win back her daughter. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more

Bizarre bedtime behaviours including a woman who rides a motorbike while asleep and a man who uses a shoe to dial out for a pizza. What can we learn from their brain activity? Show more

A moving musical collaboration between school pupils with complex educational needs and professional musicians as they create and perform an original show together. Show more

On this day in 1917, Russia and Germany agreed a tentative ceasefire at Brest-Litovsk, and in North Shields Edie is unsure about her visit to Collingwood. Show more

With Britain having a poor track record for social mobility, Call You and Yours asks: have you been able to improve your lot in life, and what made the difference? Show more

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Following quadruple heart bypass surgery a few months ago, Giles Fraser continues his exploration of the workings of the human heart, meeting Dr Rowan Williams. Show more

There is a shock in store for Ian, and Eddie hatches a plan. Show more

When Mahler receives a letter - mistakenly addressed to him - it brings his marriage to Alma, his muse, to a crisis point. Written by John Banville. Show more

Josie Long presents stories of relationships stretched across space, including some last words across a phone line. From 2017. Show more

Singer-songwriter David Gray answers audience questions about his album 'White Ladder'. With John Wilson. From 2017. Show more

Andrew McGibbon talks to Michael and Susan Walsh, recalling the challenging experience of allowing sci-fi writer Phillip K Dick share their home after he left California in a hurry. Show more

Goldfrapp's Will Gregory chooses the comically brilliant Irish writer, Flann O'Brien. With Matthew Parris. From 2017. Show more

Ministers say they're close to starting trade talks post-Brexit.
A review suggests the Manchester bomb could have been stopped.

Mark Steel visits Bedford, uncovering some surprises and performing a bespoke stand-up show for the residents. From 2017. Show more

Jennifer is concerned, and Elizabeth imparts some advice. Show more

Claire Foy on the line between fact and fiction as she plays the Queen. Top C tenor Bryan Hymel sings. And how we can pass our film heritage on to a generation bemused by choice. Show more

Although convent life offers solace, Gudrun prepares to do whatever it takes to win back her daughter. Stars Kate Phillips. Show more

Documentary. Historian David Reynolds explores how a desperate war, imperial machinations and racial fantasies led to the creation of the Balfour Declaration in 1917. Show more

Peter White is joined by Red Szell, Chris McMillan and Joy Addo to talk about ideas for the best and the worst Christmas present suggestions for someone with little or no sight. Show more

Will future treatments for heart failure come from human transplants, complete mechanical devices, specially modified pig hearts or lab-grown stem cells? Kevin Fong reports. Show more

Jonathan Freedland compares the plight of today's black cab drivers with the fate of London's watermen in 1750, when new bridges threatened their livelihood. Show more

White House says President will outline his decision in a speech Wednesday Show more

Skeeter's presence is taking its toll on Jill. Harry's mind is opening to new ideas and experiences. Read by Toby Jones. Show more

The sleuth probes the curious sacking of a lady's maid - and uncovers a crime. Agatha Christie's whodunnit stars June Whitfield. Show more

Angry reaction in the Commons to the dramatic intervention of the DUP in the Brexit negotiations. Susan Hulme gauges the views of MPs and has the best of the rest of the day. Show more

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Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography. 'For about a day and a half, I was treated as if my name was Henry de Rothschild.'. Show more

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