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Maud and Martin's widower father has died and left his whole estate to a twenty-two year-old dog walker. Why would he do such a thing? Can they challenge the will? Show more

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A global study has found deaths from sepsis have been under-estimated and it kills more people than cancer.

Sandi Toksvig, Angela Barnes, Harriet Dyer and Phil Wang decide who’s Average Jolene or Maverick Matilda. From 2019. Show more

Kate attempts to practise what she preaches and tensions flare amongst the Grey Gables staff. Show more

Charlize Theron on playing a real Fox News presenter who exposes her CEO's sexual harassment. And Cynthia Erivo stars in new Sky police procedural The Outsider - we review. Show more

Chickens are disappearing from the coop at night, and Sarah and Saul try to get to the bottom of it. Starring Matthew Gravelle. Show more

The government wants an infrastructure revolution in the north of England. David Aaronovitch asks what's required to improve transport networks and reduce economic disparity. Show more

The UK has a high rate of company takeovers by new foreign owners. Ruth Alexander asks if this is a good sign, and welcome investment, or a serious problem for the future. Show more

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