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A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev David Campton

The UK strikes its first post-Brexit fishing deal with the EU and Norway. The Scottish Fishermen's Federation say they're disappointed with the reduction in cod catches. Show more

Andy Clements of the British Trust for Ornithology describes the captivating sound of the golden plover in summer above the moors. Show more

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Sangita Myska meets tech entrepreneur Charles Towers Clark who believes humans can only stay ahead of machines at work if bosses give away their power and upskill their staff. Show more

Will Self explores the sustainability of the bottled water industry. In this final episode Will's transported to the island paradise of Fiji - whose number one export is water. Show more

Can women be confident in the police following last Saturday's vigil on Clapham Common? Maria Ressa, one of the Philippines' most outspoken journalists; and the handbag post pandemic. Show more

Dragged back to her unlamented home town by bereavement, Angel crosses paths with an old schoolmate in this specially written series by Louise Welsh.
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Chris van Tulleken on the human behaviours that are causing pandemics, paying the price for getting too close to animals by degrading their territory and allowing viruses to jump. Show more

Alexei Sayle’s The Absence of Normal, is a series of dark comic plays narrated by Alexei Sayle and adapted for radio from his original short stories. Show more

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Lydia Wilson reads the new novel from Kazuo Ishiguro. Today: after the shocking revelations about Josie's 'portrait', Klara embarks on another plan to save her owner... Show more

Warning on respecting human rights of those in care. The big rise in people opting for direct cremations. Why the band Massive Attack wants to make music festivals greener. Show more

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The history of humanity as told through one hundred objects from the British museum. Today Neil MacGregor is with a pottery warrior from a forgotten people in Peru. Show more

Recent events take their toll on Alice and a decision is reached at Brookfield Show more

A desperate pilot hijacks his own plane in Adrian Penketh's tense thriller, set in and around an airport. Starring Don Gilet, Katherine Press and Tony Turner. Show more

Felicity Hannah and guests answer your questions about how the pandemic has impacted the way we shop. Email moneybox@bbc.co.uk. Show more

James Gallagher explores the side-effects behind the Covid vaccines after being floored by his first jab. He puts his and your questions to the experts. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Matthew Syed asks whether happiness lies in abandoning social hierarchy with the story of entrepreneur Tony Hsieh. From 2021. Show more

How do journalists get at the truth in government? Show more

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No new jab appointments to be booked in April.

Granny Kumar is back! Meera Syal’s glorious comedy creation returns, with great granddaughter Maya (Ambreen Razia) and arch nemesis Geeta (Harvey Virdi) to chat with the sisters. Show more

Jazzer learns a valuable lesson and Clarrie drops a bombshell. Show more

Director Chase Joynt on 'No Ordinary Man', his film about musician and trans culture icon Billy Tipton. We review The RSC's 'Dream'. What is Lofi Hip Hop and who's listening online? Show more

An investigation into a missing person leads them to Rendlesham Forest and events of December 1980. Stars David Calder. 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

Dr Jason Arday reflects on the health and social barriers he has faced and overcome with a positive and grateful outlook. Show more

Michael Rosen celebrates 50 years of Dr Seuss's environmental fable, The Lorax Show more

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Lydia Wilson reads the new novel from Kazuo Ishiguro. Today: after the shocking revelations about Josie's 'portrait', Klara embarks on another plan to save her owner... Show more

Working Class comedian Tom Mayhew takes you on a journey through the benefits system. In this episode Tom looks at the state benefits and asks if they actually works. Show more

The news, remixed as a twisted comedy treat. Jon Holmes presents the multi-award winning The Skewer. Headphones on. This week, a vaccine steeplechase, and (se)men on the moon. Show more

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George Szirtes reads his award-winning memoir about his mother, and her hidden history. Tender and profoundly moving, it’s a life told backwards. Show more

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