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A reflection and prayer to start the day with The Rt Revd Dr David Bruce, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland

Dame Glenys Stacey outlines the role of new Office for Environmental Protection, plus swarms of locusts in East Africa. Show more

Paul Brook recalls that at the age of eight the redwing ignited his love of birds and birdwatching for Tweet of the Day. Show more

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

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the great American novels of the 20th Century, where inexplicably rich Jay Gatsby aims to win Daisy Buchanan from her millionaire husband. Show more

Adult crushes tend to be a guilty secret. But can they have benefits for our mental health - and our existing relationships? Show more

Lesbian Emma has been sacked by her best friend Kirsty. Now Emma's new boyfriend attempts to save her job, but Kirsty is determined to do the right thing. Show more

The migrant shipwreck that rose again... Show more

In search of relaxation, comedian and actor Isy Suttie explores the world of sound therapy, trying out treatments and seeing the impact music can have on someone with dementia. Show more

Sybil is happy enough with her new job and her love life until an old adversary turns up to spoil both. Ell Potter reads this funny, sharply-observed story of betrayal and revenge. Show more

A coalition of money support charities is calling on the government to stop all bailiff doorstep visits immediately to prevent serious risks to public health. Show more

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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.

Is it better to take to the courts than take to the trees? Legal organisation Client Earth are taking governments and business to court to get environmental laws taken seriously. Show more

Neil can’t stop fretting, and Jazzer has a challenge over breakfast. Show more

Entertaining new dramas following the political swings of the Republican Party, through the personal stories of its presidents. Show more

Alan Street has spent his life discovering snowdrops. But now people pay hundreds of pounds for a single rare bulb. We follow Alan as he names and propagates his new species. Show more

Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ubuntu Pathways. Show more

Chris Power talks to Bryan Washington about his highly anticipated debut novel, Memorial. Plus Rebecca Watson and Peter Ho Davies discuss writing about trauma in different forms. Show more

Brothers Bill and Turner Ross discuss their film Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets, set in the last night of a bar on the outskirts of Los Angeles. With Antonia Quirke. Show more

Marnie Chesterton explores the new deal for post-Brext Science. DEFRA wants to know if we should change the rules around GMOs, and identical twins might not actually be identical. Show more

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

A record number of nearly 4.5 million people are on waiting lists in England. Vaccination figures reveal regional disparities. UK bans travellers from South America and Portugal.

Sarah Millican's hit panel show returns, using surveys to discover who on her sparkling panel is the most Average Jolene and who is the most Maverick Matilda. Show more

Jim is not holding back, and Helen’s concerned about Kirsty. Show more

Mark Billingham reviews David Bowie film Stardust; Jenni Fagan on her latest book, Luckenbooth; and arts undergraduates on the impact of the pandemic. Show more

Robert Forrest's thriller set in 10th century Japan. While Yukinari questions the wolf-girl, the Empress is determined to nurse her husband free of his sickening fascination. Show more

As infections rise and hospital beds fill up, is the NHS coping with the Covid crisis? And what relief can the roll-out of vaccines provide? Show more

Three women who run AMIS - a helpline for Abused Men in Scotland - face the prospect of the lines closure in the face of a dramatic funding crisis. Show more

Marnie Chesterton explores the new deal for post-Brext Science. DEFRA wants to know if we should change the rules around GMOs, and identical twins might not actually be identical. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the great American novels of the 20th Century, where inexplicably rich Jay Gatsby aims to win Daisy Buchanan from her millionaire husband. Show more

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Sybil is happy enough with her new job and her love life until an old adversary turns up to spoil both. Ell Potter reads this funny, sharply-observed story of betrayal and revenge. Show more

Fred MacAulay introduces some of the country’s funniest people and not even a global pandemic can stop him! This year, everyone is performing live - from their own living room! Show more

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In 1966 Simulmatics goes to war – taking their particular brand of ‘people prediction’ to Vietnam. Written by Jill Lepore. Abridged by Eileen Horne. Read by Laurel Lefkow. Show more

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