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Ann Morgan, who read a book from every country in the world to broaden her homogeneous reading habits, commends the challenge of reading outside your comfort zone. Show more

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Charlotte Smith discusses whether beef cattle should be slaughtered at a younger age to reduce emissions. Show more

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Strictly Head Judge Shirley Ballas reveals the resilience that made her Queen of Latin dance, the youngest winner of the toughest horse race; actor Shaun Williamson on quizzing. Show more

Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show. Show more

This weekend, Steve Richards presents discussion on governing in the pandemic, party conferences, and politicians and media interviews. Show more

Reports on the violent Islamist insurgency in Northern Mozambique, and from Nagorno-Karabakh, Hong Kong, Germany and France. With Kate Adie. Show more

The high cost of unexpected phone subscriptions; a 10 year plan to end poverty in Scotland's wealthiest city and a new type of Sharia compliant investment fund is launched. Show more

A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman and guests Simon Evans, Jena Friedman, Mark Nelson and Zoe Lyons. Show more

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Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London with Vaughan Gething MS, Amanda Milling MP, Frances O'Grady and Camilla Tominey. Show more

As Covid-19 cases rise again, how are you and your family? Are you in quarantine because of new restrictions? Show more

Teenager Mya-Rose Craig, aka Birdgirl talks to Zakiya Mckenzie about her love of green spaces and how to increase diversity outdoors. Show more

Hailed as the first novel of the Trump era, Steve Erickson conjures the reappearance of the Twin Towers in South Dakota. Teenagers journey across a divided America to investigate. Show more

Jenni Murray leaves the programme after 33 years, Lee Lawrence tells the story of his mother Cherry Groce, and butterfly conservation. Show more

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Nick Robinson talks politics and personal roots with the Green Party's co-leader, Siân Berry. Show more

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President Trump's doctors say "he's doing well" in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19

Clive Anderson and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Kae Tempest, Jim Moir and Magid Magid for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more

Billionaire Chuck Feeney said he would give away his money by 2020 – and he’s done it. Mark Coles finds out what’s driven this unique mission. Show more

Actor and comedian Jack Whitehall hosts a dinner party with a twist - all his guests are from beyond the grave, heroes brought back to life by the magic of the radio archive. Show more

Stanley Tucci tells the story of Kathleen Cleaver, a leading light in the short-lived but highly influential Black Panther Party which was born in Oakland, California. Show more

In October 1970, radical Quebecois nationalist violence threw Canada into political chaos. Margaret Macmillan traces the history of the tumultuous time. Show more

Helen discovers the truth behind her mystery pregnancy. Part 8 of the conspiracy thriller starring Hattie Morahan, written by Matthew Broughton. Show more

Jacob Polley unpacks his poem ‘The Remedy’ from his collection ‘The Brink’ into an original short story. Read by Bryan Dick. Show more

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Helen Lewis asks leading barrister Chris Daw QC about his radical plan to scrap our whole approach to imprisonment and rethink it from first principles. Show more

The second semi-final in the 2020 general knowledge tournament, with Russell Davies in the questionmaster's chair. Show more

Poet Luke Wright has never been to Barrow-in-Furness. His poetic tour for Contains Strong Language is guided by the poets it has inspired, from Norman Nicholson to Kim Moore . Show more

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The Sun: a rare treat? Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has ingrained itself into our cultural life. Show more

Two people meet in a mental health support group and quickly grow close. But is one of them hiding something? A story by the winner of the Desmond Elliott Prize for new fiction. Show more

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