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Comedian Sue Perkins recalls attending the Staffordshire Country Show where she came face to face with a great horned owl possessing a powerful grip. Show more

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Jonathan Sumption argues against Britain adopting a written constitution. Show more

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Becky Ripley and Emily Knight watch the idea of the self dissolve before their eyes, thanks to the humble sea sponge. Show more

Tom attempts to bury his own ambitions and Kirsty receives an unexpected opportunity. Show more

Game of Thrones star Ellie Kendrick plays a young mum whose epilepsy returns after the birth of her baby. Izzie is in denial, but finding her teenage diary changes everything. Show more

Josie Long presents stories about the natural world, from singing with whales to the ballad of a rare bird. From 2019. Show more

US prosecutors want Julian Assange extradited - what are their chances of success? Show more

Cathy Newman and Jeffery Deaver discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. Join our new book club on instagram: @agoodreadbbc Show more

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Boris Johnson tops the second Conservative leadership ballot, with Dominic Raab knocked out.

Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy. Show more

Lilian has concerns about her mother's plans for the future and Philip offers some reassurance. Show more

Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medal winners, a look at Museum of the Year 2019 contender Nottingham Contemporary, and developments in sculpture since Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore Show more

A Parisian couple hire the perfect nanny for their two young children. But appearances are not what they seem. Adapted from Leïla Slimani’s award-winning international bestseller. Show more

Emily Maitlis presents a debate between the candidates vying to succeed Theresa May as leader of the Conservative Party.

94-year-old Reginald Thompson spent the last ten weeks of his life being moved between hospitals. How prepared is the NHS for a revolution in treating older patients at home? Show more

An ironing lesson and tips for getting it right from two blind enthusiasts. And why is becoming a qualified first aider so complicated if you are visually impaired? Show more

Front-runner, Boris Johnson, faces questions about tax, Brexit plans and use of language. Show more

Molly hears Luca's parents discussing his mental health and is reminded of her days on the streets. Read by Anjli Mohindra. Show more

Susan Hulme with the latest news from Westminster, where MPs press the government to do more to protect EU citizens living in the UK in the event of a 'no deal' Brexit. Show more

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Ukrainian-American author Ilya Kaminsky's new book of poetry, performed by Christopher Eccleston, Fiona Shaw, Noma Dumezweni and Arinzé Kene. Show more

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