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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Catherine Butcher, communications director of HOPE. Show more

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Featuring a discussion about more houses for older people in rural areas. Show more

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Chris Packham presents the barn owl. Show more

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Andrew Marr explores space, time and the ocean with Carlo Rovelli, Carole Mundell, Helen Scales and Laura Walker. Show more

Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography, which begins with his childhood growing up in Birmingham. A childhood coloured with love and violence and his introduction to poetry. Show more

Programme that offers a female perspective on the world. How do you take back control after being abused online? Show more

4 Extra Debut. Kate Croy loves Merton Densher; a poor writer, but risks losing a wealthy lifestyle if she marries him. Stars Aisling Loftus. Show more

Sushma Puri examines the controversial policy introduced in the 1960s to transport immigrant children miles from their homes and families to predominantly white schools. Show more

Comedian Shaparak Khorsandi takes a witty, personal look at the state of UK education - talking to old school mates, comedians and experts. Show more

Michael Merrick challenges how we think about social mobility. Show more

A new report suggests half a million people over 50 can't afford their rent. And sales of automatic cars are up - but are purists right to say they're really boring to drive? Show more

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The empress dowager Cixi demanded loyalty from her subjects but changed her mind over time about what the right path for her country really was. Show more

Alice is on the warpath, and Will is humiliated. Show more

By Christine Entwisle. Pitch black comedy about a woman whose retirement crisis gets out of control when she becomes obsessed with her postman. Show more

Russell Davies asks the questions in the tenth heat of the 2018 general knowledge tournament. Show more

Andi Oliver, Tom Parker-Bowles, Mitch Tonks, Jaega Wise and Sheila Dillon are among our judges travelling the country to meet finalists in the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2018. Show more

Singer and song collector Sam Lee celebrates the work of those who have fought to save the ancient folk songs of Britain from extinction. Show more

Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about religion and the unmarried woman. Show more

New Home Secretary says he'll ensure Windrush generation are treated fairly. May acknowledges there were targets for removing illegal immigrants when she was at Home Office.

David Mitchell gets Richard Osman, Elis James, Sindhu Vee and Alan Davies to lie with some truths. From April 2018. Show more

Alistair does not know where to turn, and Lexi has concerns. Show more

Plan B discusses Heaven Before All Hell Breaks Loose, his new album, the ways women have been portayed in Chinese art, plus from Picasso to Grayson Perry - art on household items. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Kate Croy loves Merton Densher; a poor writer, but risks losing a wealthy lifestyle if she marries him. Stars Aisling Loftus. Show more

Does having black skin put you at a disadvantage when looking for love? Bridgitte Tetteh explores the hurdles faced by single black women navigating the world of romance. Show more

The rise and fall of one of Brazil's top companies - built on a policy of colossal bribery. What does it tell us about how some Brazilians have been doing business? Show more

James Gallagher explores new research into how our second genome, the vast and diverse array of microbes that live in our bodies, could be influencing our thoughts and feelings. Show more

Andrew Marr explores space, time and the ocean with Carlo Rovelli, Carole Mundell, Helen Scales and Laura Walker. Show more

In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective as Sajid Javid promises an immigration policy that is fair and treats people with respect. Show more

Malachy Tallack's novel exploring love, grief, community and inheritance on the west coast of Shetland. Abridged by Robin Brooks. Read by Steven Robertson. Show more

Michael Rosen asks Tiffany Watt Smith about the words we use to try and describe our emotions and what that can tell us about the way we feel now and have felt in the past. Show more

The new home secretary Sajid Javid promises justice for Windrush migrants following the dramatic resignation of Amber Rudd. David Cornock follows the exchanges in the Commons. Show more

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Benjamin Zephaniah reads his autobiography, which begins with his childhood growing up in Birmingham. A childhood coloured with love and violence and his introduction to poetry. Show more

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