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Government plans to ban online gambling on credit cards. A revival in the building of council houses.
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Tony Kitous arrived in London from Algeria with nothing. Today he has 35 restaurants and employs over a thousand staff. He talks to Kamal and Rohan about sacrifice and risk.

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Charismatic National Front candidate Vincent Ferre stirs up dangerous social unrest as he campaigns to become the next mayor of Grenoble. Can the city survive if he is elected? Show more

Who will take care of your finances and welfare when you no longer can? Paul Lewis and guests answer your questions about power of attorney - email moneybox@bbc.co.uk now. Show more

In a new series Dr Mark Porter explores the growing trend to 'deprescribe' as evidence suggests over 1 million older people in the UK now take 8 or more medicines a day, Show more

Television in British prisons: Laurie Taylor explores its origins and impact. Also, BB King and prison 'blues'. Show more

The BBC's Annual Report reveals that fewer young people are tuning in. Show more

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China's ambassador is summoned to the Foreign Office as the diplomatic row over Hong Kong intensifies, and mixed fortunes for British hopes at Wimbledon and the Cricket World Cup.

Ben and Alex's latest series comes from their flat, and they are glad of the new-found 'creative freedom', as long as they can avoid any unwelcome intrusions. Show more

Alan steps into the breach and Shula feels she's overstepped the mark. Show more

Chanya Button on film Vita & Virginia, Michael Frayn's play Noises Off, mental health in gaming, the story of Ode to Joy Show more

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Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Anne McElvoy. Melanie Philips, Nazir Afzal and Tim Stanley. Show more

Nick Robinson talks about what’s really going on in British politics.

Katy Brand reveals how the bed, past and present, has been shaped by our attitudes to sleep, sex, and status. Show more

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Adrian has to rush home from the New Year’s Eve party at Fairfax Hall unexpectedly early and without Daisy. Adrian starts chemotherapy. Show more

Jenna and Dana meet Bella Watson who drunkenly got a Union Jack tattoo whilst on holiday. With Celeste Dring and Freya Parker. Show more

Bittersweet comedy drama as a community mental health nurse makes her rounds. Stars Paul Whitehouse and Esther Coles. From 2016. Show more

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