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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sarah Teather, director of the Jesuit Refugee Service UK. Show more

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. The programme takes a look at healthier diets, British trade with the world post-Brexit and an alternative to Easter lamb. Show more

Nature writer Mark Cocker heard his first wood warbler at the age of thirteen. Now in adulthood his spring can not truly begin until he has heard his first wood warbler of the year Show more

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

Actor and writer Maxine Peake meets musician and performance artist Cosey Fanni Tutti. Show more

Adam Buxton looks at 'the decline of the family', and wonders if it's such a bad thing? Show more

Writer Alba Arikha, born in Paris and living in London, compares her experiences of crossing the Channel with others. From 2018. Show more

New government guidance on how to start a family using a surrogate, the 250-year history of women cartoonists and the impact of coercive control on children. Show more

A fierce young rebel desperate to overthrow Rome, Judas begins to doubt his master's teaching, and an idea begins to take hold of him. By Lucy Gannon. Show more

A mother and daughter share the loss and the joy of now being in touch with the son and brother they never knew. Fi Glover presents. Show more

Following the lives and stories of those who live along the rail network that fans out from Cardiff up into the south Wales valleys. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Boswell meets Gandhi, and attempts to become a better man under his guidance. Stars Miles Jupp and Phaldut Sharma. From 2018. Show more

On this day in 1918, a woman in Folkestone was prosecuted for running a so-called 'house of ill fame', while on the Leas, Marion feels far from home. Show more

How do you clear a big debt when you have retired and your income has shrunk? Plus the government's 'Help to Buy' scheme is five years old next month. How well has it worked? Show more

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News with Martha Kearney including the High Court's decision against parole for black cab rapist John Worboys and analysis of the meeting between China and North Korea's leaders. Show more

Radio 4 takes the bold step of placing two people, with very differing views, in a studio to encounter each other - and then swap identities to inhabit the other's story. Show more

Will takes a step backwards, and Susan is not happy. Show more

As the British Army retreat in the face of an unexpected German advance, the women of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps based at Flixecourt have to decide whether to stay. Show more

More than one million NHS staff have been awarded a pay rise ending a seven-year wage freeze. Other figures also point to progress. Do they signal an end to austerity? Show more

Acid attacks are at a record high in the UK. Dr Mark Porter talks to Andrew, blinded by a robber who stole his car, and to the eye surgeons using donated corneas to save his sight. Show more

Sociological discussion. 'Hook-up' culture: Laurie Taylor explores campus dating in both the US and the UK. Also, how online dating has increased our relationship options. Show more

Topical programme about the fast-changing media world. Can we trust technology companies to look after our personal information? Show more

Parole board review ordered as High Court stops sex offender Worboy's release

Joe Lycett tests Russell Kane, Fern Britton and Ivo Graham on how well they know their nearest and dearest. Show more

The Aldridges implode, and Philip offers comfort. Show more

Arts news, interviews and reviews. Wes Anderson on his film, Isle of Dogs, set on a trash island in Japan. Plus how do you write a classic sporting theme tune? Show more

A fierce young rebel desperate to overthrow Rome, Judas begins to doubt his master's teaching, and an idea begins to take hold of him. By Lucy Gannon. Show more

Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Claire Fox, Giles Fraser, Michael Portillo and Anne McElvoy. Show more

Essays that reflect on different aspects of the passion story. Archbishop Justin Welby reflects on Jesus's cry of dereliction on the cross. Show more

Our synthetic clothing is shedding plastic microfibres into the environment when we wash and wear it. Tom Heap hears what a fleece-wearing nature lover is to do to stop the spread. Show more

Actor and writer Maxine Peake meets musician and performance artist Cosey Fanni Tutti. Show more

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. Black cab rapist Worboys' release is blocked as chairman of the Parole Board quits. Show more

Lee Ingleby continues Jon McGregor's acclaimed novel, following the disappearance of 13-year-old Becky Shaw. The police seize a computer, which might hold vital clues. Show more

Sophie Willan looks at the concept of ‘normal’ exploring how 'normal' it is to have a job. From March 2018. Show more

Stand-up John Moloney on stage in Scotland with jokes about darts and avoiding trouble when worse for wear. From May 2015. Show more

Sean Curran reports from Westminster where the justice secretary promises to make changes to parole hearings after the High Court overturned the decision to release John Worboys. Show more

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Writer Alba Arikha, born in Paris and living in London, compares her experiences of crossing the Channel with others. From 2018. Show more

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