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Poet, broadcaster and writer Lemn Sissay explores what charity means when it comes to food. Show more

Nan and Minna reflect on their past lives and on the losses that have shaped their younger selves. Read by Eleanor Bron. Show more

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Brian takes a risk and Will receives an unexpected invitation Show more

Series set in a mysterious Welsh coastal village. Gareth and Diane's baby arrives early on the 302 bus into town, but that's not the only new arrival about to land in Glan Don. Show more

How much financial support is available for foster carers looking after children in need? What help is there if you can't afford the bills and the extras needed for the child? Show more

Psychiatrists with lived experience of mental ill health; magic and gender bias; can AI accurately read human emotions? Show more

The religious right in the US - Laurie Taylor explores their route to political power. Show more

Amazon has the Premier League TV rights for December, as big tech flirts with live broadcasting Show more

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Susan Calman explores the things in her life that bring her true happiness. This week, she talks about the pleasure given by great food and drink. New stand-up series. Show more

Pip expresses her reservations and Lynda is in demand Show more

Award-winning actress Lesley Manville talks about her latest film, Ordinary Love, which explores the impact a diagnosis of breast cancer has upon an older couple Show more

George Eliot's classic novel, adapted by Katie Hims. Dorothea makes a terrible discovery about her late husband, and Fred makes a great step forwards in understanding himself. Show more

Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Giles Fraser, Anne McElvoy, Andrew Doyle and Mona Siddiqui. #moralmaze Show more

What would become the dominant species if humans go extinct? Science sleuths Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate. From 2019. Show more

Britain's politicians have been promising the Earth on climate change. Tom Heap asks if we can expect real change after the General Election. Show more

Amy Powney runs a small fashion label called Mother of Pearl that bucks the trend of fast fashion by making beautiful clothes that dont harm people or the planet. Show more

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Nan and Minna reflect on their past lives and on the losses that have shaped their younger selves. Read by Eleanor Bron. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Patrick Marber and Peter Curran discuss HG Wells's archive of 'working as a prostitute' and the trauma of corduroy. From 2017. Show more

Nian is a fourth-year medical student in London committed to doing what she can to draw attention to climate change and the need for action: even if that means risking arrest. Show more

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