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Sir David Attenborough presents the emperor penguin from the Antarctic Peninsula. Show more

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Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary General of NATO, chooses the eight tracks, book and luxury he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more

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The Cabinet Office Minister has said he doesn't believe it should become compulsory to wear face coverings in shops in England, prompting Labour calls for greater clarity.

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The sneaky TV quizmaster shows his true colours in an attempt to derail hopeful champ Thomas. Stars Anand Tiwari. Show more

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The Last Believers by Alex Preston. A writer looks back at a visit to Corfu in his youth and the mythological, magical power of certain spices. Show more

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Matthew Bannister on composer Ennio Morricone, cricketer Sir Everton Weekes, politician Baroness Maddock, actor Earl Cameron. Show more

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