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Guto Harri explores the event that shaped Welsh art, literature and poetry for a generation. Show more

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Cain murdered Abel. Marcus just wants younger brother Maynard under his thumb. But Maynard is determined to turn his life around and escape a life of crime. Show more

Helen Mark heads to the Quantock Hills to visit the national centre for folk arts and meet some of the people taking part in a 'Winter Warmer' celebration of music and dance. Show more

Mariella Frostrup makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust. Show more

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Director Bong Joon-ho talks about his Oscar-winning thriller Parasite. Presented by Antonia Quirke. Show more

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The Chinese ambassador in London has asked the Foreign Office to reverse its advice that British people in China should leave the country.

Zoe Lyons, Kerry Godliman, Lou Conran and Jason Cook decide who’s Average Jolene or Maverick Matilda. From 2019. Show more

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Kirk Douglas tribute; Daniel Kehlmann on his new novel Tyll; the controversy about Jeanine Cummins's novel American Dirt. Show more

Marion is in Bridlington making her way to 24 Kildare Road. A mystery of a woman’s body found in the park. Stars Greg Jones. Show more

Terrorists just released from prison have launched two attacks in recent months, the latest in South London. What can be done to stop it happening again? Show more

Synthetic biology is a process that allows the re-engineering of cells. It has potential applications in everything from healthcare to agriculture. Evan Davis and guests discuss. Show more

Marnie Chesterton aims for the Sun with the latest Solar mission; she hunts for the causes of cancers in tumour DNA and she hunts for evidence for cancer in our ancient ancestors. Show more

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