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A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Dr Lesley Carroll

The government has said its strategy for controlling bovine TB will be moving away from culling badgers and concentrating on vaccinating them. So what's the evidence? Show more

Presenter Dermot O'Leary hails the greater black-backed gull as an 'Alsatian of the skies', as he marvels at their hardy survival skills and effortless aerodynamics. 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

Alastair Hendy explains why he thinks we've lost our food culture and how we can rediscover it. Show more

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Skye can't stop thinking about Scarlett and worrying about Dexter. Ed is late calling and isn't replying to texts. Stars Sydney Wade. Show more

In the first of a series looking at existential threats to humanity, Jolyon Jenkins asks whether an electromagnetic pulse bomb could send us literally back to the dark ages Show more

Nathan didn't really nail life, so he's been reincarnated as a shrimp. Stars Diane Morgan and Daniel Rigby. From 2019. Show more

by Max Porter. A deeply moving and highly original book about the sudden loss of a loved one. Dad and the boys are missing Mum.
with Toby Jones, John Hollingworth and Will Taylor Show more

Fix it don't bin it - New rules aimed at curbing throw away society and the agony of being barred from touching loved ones in care homes- a Dad and daughter story. 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.

”It was just as though every fear was converging at once.” Things begin to unravel. When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies. Show more

Eddie puts his plan into action and David has a crisis of confidence Show more

By Katherine Jakeways. When two strangers meet on the train from Paddington to Penzance, an intense relationship develops over the course of the journey. Show more

As the government lay out their financial plans for the next year, Paul Lewis and our panel discuss how they will affect your personal finances. Show more

The Radio 4 All in the Mind Awards seek listeners’ experiences of brilliant mental health care. They recognise the people – the unsung heroes - who helped make the difference. Show more

Gambling: Who are the winners and losers? Laurie Taylor explores the exponential growth in a pastime which was once a criminal activity. Show more

Annette King, UK boss of Publicis Groupe, on her career in advertising. Show more

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

Chancellor Rishi Sunak forecasts a huge plunge in economic output in his Spending Review.

Mike is throwing himself properly into self-sufficiency and has turned the front garden into a veg patch. His joy is shattered when someone starts stealing his veg. Show more

It’s an emotional day for Chris and Rex has his spirts lifted Show more

Writer Roy Williams on new play Death of England; poet Fred D'Aguiar on his new collection; BBC Three documentary Defending Digga D reviewed. Show more

Skye can't stop thinking about Scarlett and worrying about Dexter. Ed is late calling and isn't replying to texts. Stars Sydney Wade. Show more

Combative, provocative and engaging live debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Anne McElvoy, Melanie Phillips, Ash Sarkar and Matthew Taylor #moralmaze Show more

Alastair Hendy explains why he thinks we've lost our food culture and how we can rediscover it. Show more

In September at the UN General Assembly China announced that it will aim for carbon neutrality by 2060. Celia Hatton and guests discuss what this means for the world. Show more

Annette King, UK boss of Publicis Groupe, on her career in advertising. Show more

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective

by Max Porter. A deeply moving and highly original book about the sudden loss of a loved one. Dad and the boys are missing Mum.
with Toby Jones, John Hollingworth and Will Taylor Show more

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

4 Extra Debut. Matt Berry presents his classic 1976 interview with musician, composer, producer and artist, Brian Eno. From June 2018. Show more

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Some fungi have evolved over millenia to influence the behaviour of their chosen host. The aim of these modifications is always to spread their spores in the most effective way. Show more

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