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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Sharon Grenham-Thompson. Show more

The first chair of the new Office for Environmental Protection will be Dame Glenys Stacey. Show more

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the difference John Wesley made during the Christian Revival of the 18th Century, developing Methodism into a major movement around the world Show more

Puberty blockers - Parents' reaction. Pottery - the therapeutic benefits of working with clay. Power List - Diane Gilpin. A Girl from Mogadishu - Ifrah Ahmed's story. Show more

When Darleen's daughter Frankie continues to hate school, Darleen decides to take a new course of action. Show more

The young Syrians who ended up on the frontline in the war in Nagorno Karabakh - recruited from mostly rebel-held regions in northern Syria. Show more

If you've been thrilled in a stadium by a pop spectacular or in a theatre by an intriguing set, chances are you've encountered Es Devlin's work. We hear about her art projects. Show more

Nora discovers that marriage to Dan running a pub in the Oxfordshire countryside isn’t quite what she expected. Show more

TV presenter James May tells us what he's learnt from six years of driving electric cars. Skateboarding has been popular this year, with a big increase in women doing it. Show more

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The history of the world as told through objects arrives in China 1500 years ago. Neil MacGregor and an ancient scroll painting and poem that rules on female behaviour. Show more

Alice’s behaviour causes suspicion while Lily and Freddie’s birthday celebrations have an unexpected outcome. Show more

The fight for survival as the city of Sheffield is heavily bombed in December 1940. Kieran Knowles' drama tells the story of four steelworkers who seek refuge in the Marples Hotel. Show more

Singer-songwriter Kitty Macfarlane explores how the landscape of the Somerset levels has inspired some of her music, from clouds to curlew, bitterns to eels. Show more

The Revd Dr Sam Wells, Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, makes the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal on behalf of the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields with homeless people. Show more

James Naughtie talks to David Vann about his novel, Legend of a Suicide. Show more

David Byrne discusses the film version of his Broadway musical American Utopia, which was directed by Spike Lee. With Antonia Quirke. Show more

Dr Alex Lathbridge talks about future risk assessment, visits the millennium seedbank, and catalogues urban trees in the name of citizen science. Show more

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

Boris Johnson advises firms and people to prepare for no post-Brexit trade agreement.

Funny and moving stories as Sarah tries to be more positive and the family’s pet hamster gets a trip to the vets. From 2018. Show more

Helen is asked a shocking favour and will Gavin finally do the right thing? Show more

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music

When Darleen's daughter Frankie continues to hate school, Darleen decides to take a new course of action. Show more

Could the Afghan peace talks lead to a return to power for the Taliban? And could the world do business with them if it did, given the memories of its brutal rule in the 1990s? Show more

Grace Dent follows Cornwall Airport Newquay as it fights for survival during one of the most difficult periods in aviation history. Show more

Dr Alex Lathbridge talks about future risk assessment, visits the millennium seedbank, and catalogues urban trees in the name of citizen science. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the difference John Wesley made during the Christian Revival of the 18th Century, developing Methodism into a major movement around the world Show more

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Nora discovers that marriage to Dan running a pub in the Oxfordshire countryside isn’t quite what she expected. Show more

Dads comedy panel show with Tim Vincent, Russell Kane and Mick Ferry. Comedian Leroy Brito and bisexual activist Lewis Oakley share stories they've told their children.. Show more

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

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Tim Harford reads from his new book decoding the truth behind statistics and offers a cautionary tale about the colourful lives of two very different economists. Show more

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