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

Police are investigating leaked training videos from the governing body that oversees hunting with hounds. Show more

The dunnock is a newly-appreciated bird in the O'Leary household and as Dermot potters around the garden, he admires its work ethic and understated beauty. Show more

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the drowning of 132 enslaved Africans, purportedly as there was not enough drinking water to go round. The owners profited; nobody was prosecuted. Show more

Chef Marie Mitchell. NUS President Larissa Kennedy on university life during Covid. The real Audrey Hepburn. Power List Our Planet. Show more

Skye has finally spoken to Scarlett. Dexter's still with Ed. But Aiden Hardy keeps on turning up. Stars Sydney Wade. Show more

Eighteen fishermen from Sicily are in jail in Benghazi accused of fishing in Libya's waters. Show more

Less than a year into his job as Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, Carlos Acosta , the most dazzling dancer of his generation, is challenged to keep the company dancing. Show more

A deeply moving and highly original book about the sudden loss of a loved one. With Toby Jones, John Hollingworth and Will Taylor. Show more

Millions of pounds of investors' pension savings haven’t been returned by a German property company that was promising to keep them safe. Show more

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“It was the quietest any quiet has ever been.” James’ story ends. When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies. Show more

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

Modern life and myth combine in a drama about what happens to a village community when a boy disappears. By Max Porter. Adapted by Oliver Emanuel. Show more

Helen Mark explores Eilean Shona, an island on the West Coast of Scotland - once a crofting community but now a holiday destination, an artists' retreat and a nature reserve. Show more

Presenter Angellica Bell makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of MicroLoan Foundation. Show more

Johny Pitts asks writers Carys Bray and Diana McCaulay how stories offer hope and motivate action to address environmental crisis. Plus Lucy Treloar on Australian eco-fiction now. Show more

Heaven's Gate is a symbol of Hollywood excess and financial mismanagement. Francine Stock scours the archives to hear from chief protagonists Michael Cimino and Steven Bach. Show more

The latest Sentinel satellite aims improve our knowledge of the oceans, shining a light on the cosmic ‘Dark Ages’ and the challenges of improving batteries for electric vehicles. Show more

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The Government has given details of the new tier system of coronavirus restrictions for England when the current lockdown ends on Wednesday next week.

Comedian Mark Steel in a Covid-friendly - virtual audience - show, looking back at highlights from the last 10 series. From 2020. Show more

Will has serious reservations and Elizabeth has a confession to make Show more

Actress Amy Adams on her new film, Hillbilly Elegy; 60 years of Coronation Street; Jake Blount on reclaiming bluegrass music. Show more

Skye has finally spoken to Scarlett. Dexter's still with Ed. But Aiden Hardy keeps on turning up. Stars Sydney Wade. Show more

Thanks to the pandemic Britain’s borrowing is forecast to hit nearly £400bn this year. The economy is expected to contract by more than eleven per cent. How can we afford this? Show more

Cornwall Airport Newquay faces hard times and tough choices after the collapse of Flybe and Covid-19. Grace Dents presents. Show more

The latest Sentinel satellite aims improve our knowledge of the oceans, shining a light on the cosmic ‘Dark Ages’ and the challenges of improving batteries for electric vehicles. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the drowning of 132 enslaved Africans, purportedly as there was not enough drinking water to go round. The owners profited; nobody was prosecuted. Show more

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A deeply moving and highly original book about the sudden loss of a loved one. With Toby Jones, John Hollingworth and Will Taylor. Show more

Likely Dads host Tim Vincent, with regulars Mick Ferry and Russell Kane, discuss relationships during fatherhood with fitness guru Mr Motivator and dad group leader Errol Murray. Show more

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament

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Scientists are beginning to understand the role that fungi has in cleaning-up and repairing damage to the environment caused by man-made pollutants. Show more

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