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A report tells UK farmers to get fit for the future in order to compete. Plus how two farmers are embracing change, more from the Oxford conference and rambling with alpacas. Show more

In his recollections about his encounters with birds in Antarctica, wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls watching an opportunistic snowy sheathbill. Show more

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In 1980, the tiny country of Iceland did something no other nation had done. They elected a female head of state. Lyse Doucet travels to Iceland to talk to Vigdis Finnbogadottir. Show more

After 28 years as a Scientologist, Martin Padfield explains what it was like to leave what many consider a dangerous cult and how tough it has been to rediscover his own identity. Show more

Journalist Alan Taylor accompanies his friend, author Muriel Spark, as she returns to America to celebrate 75 years of the New Yorker magazine. Read by Paul Higgins. Show more

Are ideas of masculinity changing - and what are the consequences for men in society and in family relationships? Jane Garvey talks to listeners about their views and experiences. Show more

There’s an investigation into the wardship of the Curtey children and a worrying encounter with an old friend. Stars Bryan Dick. Show more

Bereavement resulted in relationship-breakdown between father and son, but sharing their loss has brought them closer than ever. Fi Glover presents. Show more

Actress Frances Barber is one of six children, her dad a bookie and her mum a dinner lady. With Alice Thomson and Rachel Sylvester, she explores the Wolverhampton of her childhood. Show more

Irish stand-up comedian Ed Byrne chats to the Pub Landlord himself Al Murray in the talk tag show. From February 2016. Show more

On this day in 1918, nearly all shipyards in the north east were at a standstill due to snow, hail and high winds, and in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther is despondent. Show more

Why holidays will be different this year: we will be spending more money and time planning for shorter breaks further afield. Also, is your energy bill direct debit set too high? Show more

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Paul Seabright explores our trading past: cut a deal or to start a war? The links between trade and violence. From 2018. Show more

Noluthando uses her initiative, and Freddie strikes a bargain. Show more

Sebastian Baczkiewicz weaves magic and mystery into the turbulent world of Elsinore when Claudius visits the strange kingdom of Carpathia to find a wife for the man who hates him. Show more

Financial phone-in. What are the key financial skills we need to manage our money effectively, and where should we learn them? Show more

Can dogs smell cancer? Dr Mark Porter investigates the evidence for whether canine super noses can be used to accurately detect cancer. Show more

Given the current housing crisis, Laurie Taylor asks how our homes came to be seen as sites of investment rather than as places of shelter. Also, squatting in Amsterdam. Show more

Who were the TV winners and losers over the festive period? Did you tune in for the Queen followed by an evening of Mrs Brown's Boys? Or did you have a Netflix Christmas? Show more

Theresa May has rejected claims that the health service is in crisis this winter, saying it's better prepared "than ever before".

Jeremy presents the series that not only seconds that emotion, but explains it too. Show more

Jolene gives some good advice, and Emma is embarrassed at work. Show more

Neil Cross, creator of Luther, talks about his new BBC One series Hard Sun and Katherine Rundell discusses her book The Explorer, winner of the 2017 Costa Children's Book Award. Show more

There’s an investigation into the wardship of the Curtey children and a worrying encounter with an old friend. Stars Bryan Dick. Show more

Anne McElvoy and Gabrielle Rifkind are joined by Charles Moore and Hugh Muir to discuss whether it is ok to be wary of those from other backgrounds. Show more

Karen Chapple discusses gentrification and how to keep our cities diverse. Show more

Documentary. Amol Rajan ask if his passion for the imperial governance and traditions of English cricket is being usurped by the power of India. Show more

In 1980, the tiny country of Iceland did something no other nation had done. They elected a female head of state. Lyse Doucet travels to Iceland to talk to Vigdis Finnbogadottir. Show more

Written by Matt Haig and read by Tom Hollander. In present-day London, Camille uncovers Tom's secret. But Hendrich has a job for Tom. Show more

Harry and co have to ensure nothing happens to the movie star visiting the prison – easy, right? Stars Harry Hill. From 2018. Show more

Dana and Eric visit a male therapy group in the north east of England. With Celeste Dring and Freya Parker. From 2018. Show more

Extraordinary tales from the golden age of adventure. Alex Clark explores the imagined worlds of Rider Haggard, Jules Verne, Conan Doyle and their adventure-writing contemporaries. Show more

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Journalist Alan Taylor accompanies his friend, author Muriel Spark, as she returns to America to celebrate 75 years of the New Yorker magazine. Read by Paul Higgins. Show more

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