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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with poet, writer and history teacher Jaspreet Kaur. Show more

As the deadline for Brexit negotiations with the EU looms, it’s understood plans for a phased change to fishing rules are being discussed. Show more

The simple call of the cuckoo in spring has inspired theatre director Tara Robinson to create a play all about bird migration. Show more

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

Renowned baritone Roderick Williams picks his highlights from over three centuries of opera in Britain and discovers what our opera story can tell us about British identity. Show more

Penny Wincer reflects on what it means to be a carer, drawing on her own and other people’s experiences. It’s time, she argues, for society to take care of the carers. Show more

Rosamund Kissi-Debrah, No.3. on the Woman’s Hour Power List 2020: Our Planet, No.10 - Women Behind the Scenes, Crime writer Claire McGowan, Educate Yourself about Gender Politics. Show more

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

Telling the story of the bombing of Coventry 80 years ago on November 14th, 1940. Told through the eyes of fictional characters, eyewitnesses, experts and archive audio. Show more

Nathan Blakely was a popstar, but he died and was reincarnated as a snail. Stars Daniel Rigby and Diane Morgan. From 2019. Show more

Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning novel, set in Jim Crow-era Florida. Today: Elwood, now an adult, has an uncomfortable meeting with one of the old Nickel Boys... Show more

Why homeowners are struggling to find builders to carry out their dream lockdown projects. We also look at why two of the big supermarkets are changing their online delivery costs. Show more

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“Wake up and smell the roses.” Could James be helping to fabricate chemical attacks? When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies. Show more

Alice has a confession to make and Rex fears for the future Show more

Debbie Rush stars in Kieran Knowles’ drama about one woman’s epiphany and the power of community. The news that a town’s library is facing closure provokes an unexpected response. Show more

The UK is seeing a record number of redundancies, so our panel is here to answer your questions on all things redundancy, from legal rights to budgeting while you're out of work Show more

Do recovery stories improve mental health? Do personalities change over time and why are people who’ve had Covid more likely to get a psychiatric diagnosis? Show more

Deportation - Laurie Taylor explores the contemporary and historical experience of people who have been sent 'home' after migrating to the US and the UK. Show more

Trump "plans to wreck Fox News" whilst the tech platforms face new regulation. Show more

Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines

Scientists express hopes for a Christmas that's as normal as possible, as ministers consider plans that could allow families to get together.

The Wilson household is shaken by two bits of news, Mike has cooked a 12 bean chilli and Cat has been arrested. Show more

Chris takes desperate measures and Alice faces a horrific ordeal Show more

Gillian Anderson on portraying Margaret Thatcher in the fourth season of The Crown. Show more

Short story by Val McDermid, co-founder of the Theakston's Crime Writing Festival, held annually in Harrogate, and now the biggest celebration of the genre in the world. Show more

Combative, provocative and engaging live debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Anne McElvoy, Mona Siddiqui, Tim Stanley and Matthew Taylor #moralmaze Show more

Penny Wincer reflects on what it means to be a carer, drawing on her own and other people’s experiences. It’s time, she argues, for society to take care of the carers. Show more

Tom Heap asks what the future holds for aviation. Will we return to the skies, post-pandemic - and if so, are there ways to mitigate the environmental impact of flying? Show more

Trump "plans to wreck Fox News" whilst the tech platforms face new regulation. Show more

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Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning novel, set in Jim Crow-era Florida. Today: Elwood, now an adult, has an uncomfortable meeting with one of the old Nickel Boys... Show more

Comedian Sarah Keyworth explores her personal journey with gender fluidity and androgyny. Show more

Matt Berry presents a series of classic interviews, with this chat recorded in 1974 at psychic Uri Geller’s home. From 2018. Show more

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