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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths, Methodist minister and life peer in the House of Lords.

Tourism chiefs believe they can double UK income from visitors by 2025 - but will there be enough staff to fill the extra jobs? Show more

Alison Steadman provides a seasonal offering from Tweet of the Day for the Christmas period. Show more

The Wire's Clarke Peters uncovers the stories of black musicians in Europe, from the birth of recorded sound to the height of the jazz age. Show more

Comedy writer Sian Harries and Grace Dent discuss ambivalence towards having children. What if they decide they won't, and then regret it one day? Show more

Laurie Lee's writings bringing to life landscape and traditions of England in the last century. Read by Derek Jacobi. Show more

Romola Garai talks about her new role in the adaptation of bestselling book The Miniaturist. Alys Fowler and Emma Sibley discuss the best house plants to buy. Show more

An old lady is reported missing, could David Attenborough be involved in her disappearance? Starring Susan Wokoma. From 2017. Show more

Lack of sleep can make us sick, fat and slow. But what if a sleep disorder is to blame? We meet a teenager whose body clock is so out of sync with the world, our 5pm is his 3am. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Profane rubbish or bold rebellion? Nick Baker explores how Viz became a controversial, best-selling magazine. From 2016. Show more

On this day in 1917, it was announced that women's alcoholism had declined since the start of the war, and in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther feels the weight of responsibility. Show more

Winifred Robinson asks: What should we be telling our children about sex and relationships in the internet age? Show more

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4 Extra Debut. Cerys Matthews and Tris Penna explore the legacy of UK gramophone records: a tradition of novelty and laughter. From 2015. Show more

Lily seeks advice from an enemy, and Brian receives an unexpected offer. Show more

By Clare Dywer Hogg. As Pat catches up with an old friend in the park, it suddenly dawns on her that her four-year-old grandchild is no longer in the playground. Show more

Josie Long presents a festive special featuring writing Christmas songs, an Icelandic docu-fairytale and Mark Thomas. From 2017. Show more

Singer-songwriter Benjamin Clementine answers audience questions about his 2015 album, 'At Least For Now'. From 2017. Show more

Andrew McGibbon talks to Dr David Halleran, the young trauma surgeon who tried to save John Lennon's life after he was shot outside the Dakota Building in New York in 1980. Show more

Academic Louise Richardson chooses the hero of Catholic emancipation in 1829, Daniel O'Connell. With Matthew Parris. From 2017. Show more

BBC News has learned that government officials have been using a discredited report into the use of contaminated blood products, despite assurances to the contrary.

Mark Steel visits Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland, performing a bespoke stand-up show for the residents. From 2017. Show more

Lynda puts her foot in it, while Emma treads carefully. Show more

Mavis Staples addresses racial issues in the US through song, Carmen Maria Machado on her short stories, and Christmas ghost stories explored. Show more

An old lady is reported missing, could David Attenborough be involved in her disappearance? Starring Susan Wokoma. From 2017. Show more

In 1867, Walter Bagehot published The English Constitution, describing the role of cabinet, Parliament and monarch. Would he still recognise our political system? Show more

Tom Wright, the new CEO of Guide Dogs, talks about his ideas for the future of the charity and Denis Norden reveals his strategy for getting to sleep using word play. Show more

Children of parents with a mental illness, why our perceptions of exercise can change its benefits, Kelly Holmes's mental health struggles and breathing techniques to help anxiety. Show more

The Wire's Clarke Peters uncovers the stories of black musicians in Europe, from the birth of recorded sound to the height of the jazz age. Show more

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Significant cuts in corporation tax - the first major legislative victory for President Trump. Show more

Eleanor is surprised to find herself dancing at the golf club party – and it’s easy. Read by Tracy Wiles. Show more

A lively new show with a largely female panel taking current events and lifestyle trends as a starting point for a series of fresh and funny challenges. Hosted by Jo Bunting. Show more

Susan Hulme reports from Westminster where bosses from the giant social media companies face accusations of failing to remove hateful and abusive online material quickly enough. Show more

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