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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Tobi Olujinmi, Founder of WTALK Network, the Entertainment & Faith Network for Women Show more

The government has launched the recruitment campaign for the inaugural Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection. Caz Graham and guests discuss the scope of this new role. Show more

RSPB Yorkshire staff are reflecting on birds all this week for Tweet of the Day. First, volunteer Steve Vickers recalls childhood memories of the eider duck. Show more

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Covid-19 cases are rising in the UK, is there a second wave of the virus? Plus, Jamie Oliver claims over a quarter of all the fruit and veg kids eat comes from pizza, is it true? Show more

Lois Pryce argues that cycling needs to be uncool again. Show more

Barrister Alexandra Wilson tells her story of breaking down barriers of race and class. And the" Femtech" companies hoping to help us have more control over our bodies. Show more

Ben Miles stars as Simon struggling to let go of the memory of his partner, Mel, following her death. A new series by Sarah Daniels. Show more

"There are no bigots in foxholes" - how the Korean War forced black and white soldiers to fight together. Show more

Leo and Laura return to Paisley, where his wife died, and Leo meets a musician with a secret. Starring Mark Bonnar. From 2020. Show more

In this classic story by Katherine Mansfield, a wealthy socialite finds herself coming to the aid of a desperate young woman. But suddenly, things become all too real... Show more

Are the fears of those who live and work next to the proposed HS2 route justified? And consumers fed up with waiting for refunds are taking their holiday company to court. Show more

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Mon-Thurs: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague. Fri: Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.

A drama/documentary which explores the lives of those affected by dementia - from close family members, to the various offers of support to help increase quality of life. Show more

Lynda finds herself in trouble and there’s a costly error at Home Farm Show more

Linda Marshall Griffiths' drama series set in a flooded future world. When there is no place but the water, where do you go? Show more

Eavesdrop as a couple open up to a relationship counsellor about their personal finances and feelings. In this episode, would joint finances bring Eve and Nick closer together? Show more

How will this year's expanded Flu Vaccine programme be delivered? Dentistry and Covid, why the Pandemic instigated change in diagnosing Coeliac disease and NHS preparations for winter. Show more

Laurie Taylor and guests consider how our lives are becoming increasingly ruled by metrics and why we shouldn't always trust the stats. Show more

The BBC's Director of Creative Diversity on why change is needed. Show more

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The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has warned difficult decisions will have to be made in the months to come as the UK deals with its worst recession on record.

The comedian and professional quizzer focuses on writers, taking in Portsmouth FC and Robson and Jerome en route. From 2020. Show more

Ed receives a surprising offer and it’s a momentous day for Adam. Show more

Ekow Eshun reviews new TV drama Lovecraft Country. Jenny Offill, whose novel Weather is shortlisted for the Women's Prize For Fiction. Prison radio drama Project Z. Show more

Ben Miles stars as Simon struggling to let go of the memory of his partner, Mel, following her death. A new series by Sarah Daniels. Show more

Louis speaks to YouTube star, rapper and boxer, KSI. They discuss being an outsider at school, his fear of losing and internet beef. Show more

Lois Pryce argues that cycling needs to be uncool again. Show more

Covid-19 cases are rising in the UK, is there a second wave of the virus? Plus, Jamie Oliver claims over a quarter of all the fruit and veg kids eat comes from pizza, is it true? Show more

The BBC's Director of Creative Diversity on why change is needed. Show more

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In this classic story by Katherine Mansfield, a wealthy socialite finds herself coming to the aid of a desperate young woman. But suddenly, things become all too real... Show more

Sindhu Vee and Mae Martin talk about the influence their mothers have had on their lives. Show more

Patrick Marber and Peter Curran’s riff in the dark debates the best English role model - James Bond or Brian Cant? From 2018. Show more

Jarvis Cocker goes on a night voyage across a sea of shortwave and megahertz as he meets those who broadcast, monitor and harvest electronic transmissions after dark. Show more

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From dappled fields to city bombsites, in the summer children made the most of their environment. Read by Fenella Woolgar. Show more

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