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The horticulture industry calls for urgent action to solve the disruption to Northern Irish trade, plus how Brexit will impact trawlers fishing around the UK. Show more

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Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the goldfinch. Show more

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Sally Bayley, Kerri ní Dochartaigh and Lisa Dwan talk about family struggles and finding in hope in expected places, with Kirsty Wark. Show more

Women in Jazz, What women think about during sex, Japan: Women in meetings, One punch assaults. Show more

Starring Jasmine Hyde and Nicholas Gleaves, Kate Rawson’s bleakly funny and frank drama about miscarriage Show more

Gamekeeper and special constable Richard is concerned about the rise in rural crime - from fly tipping to livestock poaching. Show more

New variants of the virus which causes Covid-19 are turning up in countries all over the world. Can the vaccines we have keep up with them, or do years of booster jabs await us? Show more

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4 Extra Debut. After receiving a letter claiming a virgin birth, Jean investigates the strange case of Gretchen Tilbury. Read by Monica Dolan. Show more

Why sales of cold and flu medicines have slumped over the winter months. Show more

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Becky Ripley and Emily Knight are lost in the woods without a compass. Can insights from the animal kingdom help them navigate? And can dog poo help them out? Show more

Join Greg Jenner for a fun homeschool history lesson exploring the many Gods and belief systems of Ancient Egyptian Religion. Show more

Starring Christopher Eccleston. A darkly comic and heart-warming drama about a voice hearer by Christine Entwisle. Show more

The last semi-final in this year's tournament of the music quiz, with Paul Gambaccini asking the questions. Show more

From the serenity of a Japanese tea ceremony to the significance of a British cuppa. Jaega Wise talks to tea lovers, academics and experts about the drink we couldn't live without. Show more

King Tubby would have turned 80 on 28 January 2021. We celebrate his life and career, with contributions from Dennis Bovell, Adrian Sherwood, Hollie Cook and Mad Professor. Show more

Aleks Krotoski explores the power of toys and play in shaping our technological future. And asks if the image of what's to come gets stuck in attitudes & expectations of the past? Show more

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

Boris Johnson said that restrictions would be eased in four stages, starting next month.

Paul Merton hosts the return of Radio 4’s longest running panel show. On the panel is Sheila Hancock, Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks and Pippa Evans. Show more

Tensions rise at Brookfield and Johnny tries to make a friend see sense. Show more

As Nick, a prequel to The Great Gatsby, is published, we discuss the appeal of the form. With reaction to the prime minister's roadmap announced today. Show more

Starring Jasmine Hyde and Nicholas Gleaves, Kate Rawson’s bleakly funny and frank drama about miscarriage Show more

James Naughtie examines why the judges appointed by Donald Trump may be his greatest achievement, and what this part of the Trump legacy will mean for President Biden. Show more

Polling suggests Labour lacks credibility among former supporters who think it is not patriotic enough. Edward Stourton asks why this is and how the party's leaders should respond. Show more

When Boris Johnson won the 2019 election, he pledged to 'level up' the UK. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, journalist Sebastian Payne asks if that can still be achieved. Show more

Sally Bayley, Kerri ní Dochartaigh and Lisa Dwan talk about family struggles and finding in hope in expected places, with Kirsty Wark. Show more

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4 Extra Debut. After receiving a letter claiming a virgin birth, Jean investigates the strange case of Gretchen Tilbury. Read by Monica Dolan. Show more

Clive Anderson and Tom Allen are joined by Hugh Bonneville, Michael Cashman, Sian Clifford and Omari Douglas for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more

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Scotland’s national poet brings to life the tempestuous story of the Empress of the Blues. Read by Jackie Kay with Adjoa Andoh. Show more

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