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A short reflection and prayer with Canon Simon Doogan. Show more

Defra should lose its rural affairs remit, because it is not serving rural communities well enough - says a House of Lords report, which suggests redistributing responsibilities. Show more

Avian vet Richard Jones introduces the bird that, while on a childhood trip to Anglesey, inspired his career. Show more

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

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Alexis de Tocqueville and his study of the American democratic system, written as an example to France of how democracy might develop there. Show more

Oliver Kamm, journalist, language columnist and former City man, dismantles a brilliant metaphor that has shaped our thinking about debt, fiscal policy and moral virtue. Show more

Programme that offers a female perspective on the world. Bernadette Robinson portrays five iconic singers: Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf and Maria Callas. Show more

L exacts a price when she uncovers the reason behind Delphine's recovery. Stars Janie Dee and Tara Fitzgerald. Show more

How was Boko Haram able to kidnap more than one hundred school girls in Dapchi, Nigeria? Kate Adie introduces stories and analysis from correspondents around the world. Show more

A new wave of politically engaged bands are defining the current alternative music scene. 6 Music's Chris Hawkins investigates with Nadine Shah, Idles, Life and Cabbage. Show more

On this day in 1918, Women's Day raised funds for the WAAC, and in Folkestone, Adeline finds her own way of helping women. Show more

Consumer affairs. How sellers drum up a frenzy in online fashion stakes. What's going on with the big names on our high streets and Norway gears up for an electric future. Show more

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John Lewis-Stempel tells the story of a year in the life of Cockshutt Wood in Shropshire, representative of all the small woods in our landscape and the sanctuary they offer. Show more

Alistair fails to make sense of recent events, while Chris tries to do the right thing. Show more

Post-Brexit vote drama confronting the complex and sometimes uncomfortable issues of British identity and xenophobia, narrated by Lin Sagovsky who voices the role of the Queen. Show more

Clare Balding joins Gill Callow, a teacher, on a walk around York. Walking has always played a vital role in Gill's life and it now helps her come to terms with bereavement. Show more

Tom Daley makes the Radio 4 Appeal for Sport Relief. Show more

Crime writer Joseph Knox talks to Mariella Frostrup about his follow-up to his hugely successful debut Sirens. Show more

Ava DuVernay talks to Francine Stock about her new film A Wrinkle in Time based on the award-winning novel by Madeleine L'Engle. Show more

Data scraping, future of the sea report, cleaning up space junk and how dinosaur eggs and nests tell us about the species' success. Show more

President Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on tens of billions of dollars worth of Chinese goods -- raising the prospect of a damaging trade war with Beijing.

Are Arthur Dent, Trillian and Random really the last remaining humans in The Galaxy? Maybe not. Stars Simon Jones. From 2018. Show more

Ruth hears some interesting news, and Clarrie struggles to forgive. Show more

Arts news, interviews and reviews. Rufus Norris and Kit Monkman discuss Macbeth and Alastair Niven talks about the role of the British Council in diplomacy. Show more

L exacts a price when she uncovers the reason behind Delphine's recovery. Stars Janie Dee and Tara Fitzgerald. Show more

David Gauke, lord chancellor and secretary of state for justice, speaks to Joshua Rozenberg about prisons, modernising the courts system, legal aid and the coroners service. Show more

How do you run a successful business while you're still at school? Evan Davis hears the stories of four teenage entrepreneurs and their business ventures. Show more

Data scraping, future of the sea report, cleaning up space junk and how dinosaur eggs and nests tell us about the species' success. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Alexis de Tocqueville and his study of the American democratic system, written as an example to France of how democracy might develop there. Show more

Regarding US tariffs on Chinese imports, Beijing says it will 'fight to the end' to defend its interests. Show more

Lee Ingleby continues Jon McGregor's acclaimed novel. It is two years since the disappearance of Becky Shaw. The sightings of her continue, but the truth seems as elusive as ever. Show more

Jocelyn Jee Esien on friendship, Princess Pay As You Go gets into podcasting, and a meeting for the traffic wardens. From 2017. Show more

Sean Curran reports from Westminster as MPs mark the fatal terror attack on Westminster a year ago. Show more

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John Lewis-Stempel tells the story of a year in the life of Cockshutt Wood in Shropshire, representative of all the small woods in our landscape and the sanctuary they offer. Show more

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