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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Jo Bailey Wells, Bishop of Dorking

From the number of farm animals kept indoors to the real impact of farm subsidies on food prices; we've had a go at answering some interesting questions sent in by listeners. Show more

David Attenborough presents the dipper. Show more

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

A new series in which Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain through the prism of historical events, cultural influences and objects. Programme 2. Eqypt Show more

Giuseppe Di Lampedusa's gorgeous masterpiece of European political fiction, translated by Archibald Colquhoun, abridged by Sara Davies and read by Alex Jennings. Show more

On New Year's Day four women with very different life stories explore how to be more resilient or, at the very least, cope more easily with the challenges life brings. Show more

The Kaiser arrives unexpectedly to say farewell to his Grandmamma, as the Queen take her last breath. Stars Hywel Morgan. Show more

Continuing Giuseppe Di Lampedusa's gorgeous masterpiece of European political fiction, translated by Archibald Colquhoun, abridged by Sara Davies and read by Alex Jennings. Show more

In the early hours of January 1 1919, the Iolaire, a naval yacht carrying serviceman home, ran aground in sight of Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides. Today the loss is remembered. Show more

Adrian is forced to leave Labour's 1997 general election victory celebrations in a hurry. His mother and Pandora’s father are behaving like a pair of love-struck teenagers. Show more

Drs Adam Rutherford & Hannah Fry return to answer more everyday questions using the power of science. Today - they investigate how to make the perfect cup of tea. Show more

Continuing Giuseppe Di Lampedusa's masterpiece of European political fiction, translated by Archibald Colquhoun, abridged by Sara Davies and read by Alex Jennings. Show more

Monday-Thursday: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague. Friday: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.

Can we break our addiction to the car? Show more

Ben and Ruairi face disappointment and there's a near miss for Helen Show more

Giuseppe Di Lampedusa's gorgeous masterpiece of European political fiction, translated by Archibald Colquhoun, abridged by Sara Davies and read by Alex Jennings. Show more

Jay Rayner and the panel are in Melton Mowbray. Dr Zoe Laughlin, Sophie Wright, Jordan Bourke and Tim Hayward answer the audience questions. Show more

Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence consider fascinating and multi-faceted aspects of history. Today, the Prime Meridian - the journey from Stonehenge to Jazz. Show more

The final part of Giuseppe Di Lampedusa's masterpiece of European political fiction, translated by Archibald Colquhoun, abridged by Sara Davies and read by Alex Jennings. Show more

Author Nikesh Shukla chooses strongman The Great Gama, who might even have inspired rebellions in India. From 2019. Show more

PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.

Counter terrorism officers are leading the investigation into what's been described as a "frenzied" knife attack at Manchester Victoria station.

A Rodgers and Hammerstein-inspired celebration of all things Meghan Markle. Show more

Simon decides to help his girlfriend Fiona, who has been distant. What could possibly go wrong? Stars Rebecca Front. From 2019. Show more

Lily has a confession to make and Adam plots a cover up Show more

From Bodyguard and The Durrells to Spooks and Tipping the Velvet, Keeley Hawes looks back on her career Show more

The Kaiser arrives unexpectedly to say farewell to his Grandmamma, as the Queen take her last breath. Stars Hywel Morgan. Show more

When Adrian Chiles first recorded with voters living near his West Midlands home he encountered a range of people with different life experiences who happily shared their thoughts. Show more

Ryan Kelly who plays Jack (Jazzer) McCreary on Radio 4’s The Archers, and performer Sally Clay offer their books for recommended listening. Show more

Forty years after the infamous 'would you go to bed with me?' experiment, what are the social repercussions of biological inequality if men have a higher sex drive than women?

A new series in which Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain through the prism of historical events, cultural influences and objects. Programme 2. Eqypt Show more

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Adrian is forced to leave Labour's 1997 general election victory celebrations in a hurry. His mother and Pandora’s father are behaving like a pair of love-struck teenagers. Show more

Jarvis Cocker explores the human condition after dark. He's a troubled sleeper and his New Year's resolution is to attain the perfect night's sleep. How will he get on? Show more

What is it about the idea of the doppelganger that fascinates and repels us in equal measure. Aleks Krotoski explores the uncanny world of the digital our digital doubles. Show more

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Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking. This time he considers our two fundamental belief systems - is it to be religion or science? Show more

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