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A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Mark Clavier, Residentiary Canon of Brecon Cathedral Show more

The Government is consulting on a scheme to pay farmers to retire. It may sound new, but a similar EU scheme ended just a few years ago, because it didn’t work. Show more

Bill Oddie presents the black redstart. Show more

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Is cold water swimming good for you? Jim Al Khalili talks to Prof of Extreme Physiology, Mike Tipton. Show more

Journalist Kieran Yates talks to Ellie about her agoraphobia and how she learnt to leave the house again. Show more

Michelle Hadaway, the mother of one of the girls murdered in the Babes in the Wood case, speaks to Emma about her daughter's clothing, DNA evidence and Martin Bashir. Show more

Armando Iannucci travels through time to find out why it seems to be accelerating alarmingly as he gets older. Can physicists, psychologists and philosophers unlock the mystery? Show more

A mythological equivalent to Eve with a bit of Sleeping Beauty thrown in. Natalie Haynes uncovers Pandora's story (she of the box fame) with Professor Edith Hall. Show more

Debbie is taken aback when Xanthe makes an unexpected confession. As read by Louisa Harland. Show more

What are your holiday plans for this summer? We'll have experts on hand to help you through the red, amber and green light system and how to find the best deals here in the UK. Show more

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The very start of this story of friendship is captured in a photograph, taken in Piccadilly 1965. Fresh from newly independent British colonies the men featured look full of hope. Show more

The siblings assemble for Jennifer while Helen faces a dilemma. Show more

Intimate first-hand account of the final days of Marie Antoinette, staring Lily Loveless as young prison maid Rosalie Lamoriere, who forms a strong bond with the tragic queen. Show more

Josie Long presents visceral short documentaries and audio adventures about - or made to engage - the senses. Show more

The people of Braunton in Devon think that bringing beavers back to their local river could solve their flooding problem. Can they turn this big idea into reality? Show more

David Cannadine questions the ethics of donations made to museums and universities. Recent philanthropic scandals and climate change alarm have sharpened the need for scrutiny. Show more

Rosie tells Matthew Parris that Edward III was a great leader, a champion of English cultural life, and deserves to be much better known. The expert is Lord Sumption. Show more

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The government issued new guidance on travel and indoor gatherings for parts of England.

With nowhere to go and nothing to do for 12 months, comedian Alex Edelman has had a lot of time to waste. And waste it he has! Although it hasn't been all bad... Show more

Ian offers some advice and Elizabeth is left speechless. Show more

The Rijkmuseum in Amsterdam opens a landmark exhibition; Slavery, Grime artist Bugzy Malone, The Loewe Craft Prize is announced: are British crafts in decline or in a resurgence? Show more

In 1987 the drug AZT was seen as a breakthrough in fighting AIDS - but it had a hefty price tag. This is the story of how activists took on a drugs company to lower its price. Show more

Following on from the disturbing posts on the website Everyone’s Invited, Hayley Hassall investigates sexual harassment and abuse in Britain’s schools and colleges Show more

Almost a year ago we reported on the start of trials of e-scooters across the UK. We hear from people who are blind or visually impaired on what effect it's had on their lives. Show more

Claudia Hammond on new research into our sense of entitlement, and how occasional fasting could improve our ability to differentiate between overlapping memories. Show more

Is cold water swimming good for you? Jim Al Khalili talks to Prof of Extreme Physiology, Mike Tipton. Show more

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Debbie is taken aback when Xanthe makes an unexpected confession. As read by Louisa Harland. Show more

This week on Fortunately, Fi and Jane are joined by the writer and comedian Jon Holmes. Show more

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Mary McAleese, the former President of Ireland reads from her memoir. Today, she recalls forging a career in the law, and life in Belfast during the early years of the Troubles. Show more

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