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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Manika Kaur, a Sikh devotional singer-songwriter. Show more
Helena Goodwyn interrogates the near universal practice of giving children their father’s - not their mother’s - surname. She and her husband plan to go against the trend. Show more
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A fascinating wander through Coventry, the 2021 UK City of Culture. Ian Harrabin is our guide as he leads Clare Balding along a richly historic urban route. Show more
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Singer Angelique Kidjo, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, Esme Young from TV's sewing bee, Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and from child refugee to doctor - Waheed Arian. Show more
Host Greg Jenner is joined by Prof Sarah Parcak and comedian Maria Shehata to learn all about the magnificent Egyptian pyramids. Show more
As global leaders gather in Cornwall for the G7 summit George Parker of the Financial Times speaks to Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
North Korea cracks down on outside influences
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Harsher penalties for spreading or consuming foreign media; conspiracism in the USA; press freedom at risk in Pakistan; the sea snot plaguing Turkey; adventures in German red tape. Show more
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Bank of England deputy governor, Sir Jon Cunliffe, on UK plans for a new digital currency. Dealing with problem debt, plus where is the government's cladding fund? Show more
Topical satire from Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey. Show more
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Any Questions?
Hilary Benn MP, Dr Liam Fox MP, Sherelle Jacobs, Layla Moran MP
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Chris Mason presents political debate from the Church of St Martin with St Peter in Worcester with Hilary Benn MP, Dr Liam Fox MP, Sherelle Jacobs and Layla Moran MP. Show more
Should the government delay the June unlocking? Should some groups - choirs for instance- be exempt from the ongoing restrictions if it is? Show more
One to One
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Actress Tuppence Middleton talks to writer David Adam about his OCD, triggered by an illogical obsession with contracting HIV/AIDS. Show more
Brugg, 1230. Duke Rudolf of Habsburg is determined to become Holy Roman Emperor and to found a dynasty. But then a stranger arrives at the Castle of the Hawk as tutor to his son. Show more
Woman's Hour
Paloma Faith, Heath Minister Nadine Dorries, Sexual harassment in the workplace, No-fault divorce
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Singer Paloma Faith on motherhood and music. What's the best way to stamp out sexual harassment in the workplace. Show more
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Nick Robinson talks about what's really going on in British politics.
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Boris Johnson considers delay in lockdown lifting
Loose Ends
David Rodigan, David Greig, Nadine Shah, Jack Guinness, Elli de Mon, NNAMDÏ, Scottee, Clive Anderson
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Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by David Rodigan, David Greig, Nadine Shah and Jack Guinness for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from NNAMDÏ. Show more
The multi-talented performer, described as ‘the biggest star of TV’, after taking top honours at the BAFTAs for ‘I May Destroy You’, her drama about sexual consent. Show more
Victoria Coren Mitchell talks to Jo Brand about rally driving and how she counselled comedians from behind the wheel. From 2017. Show more
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
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Surprisingly simple ways to boost your health and wellbeing - in one easy step.
4 Extra Debut. Comedian Stewart Lee considers the problems and possibilities of unreliable narrators, and the matter of trust. From June 2021. Show more
Mushrooms and a dead body help Pilgrim track down his former close friend Morgan Hambleton to a disused hospital, where some very unorthodox medicine is being practised. Show more
Nicola Walker continues Daisy Johnson's electrifying short story series, set in an isolated hotel in the Fens. Today: villagers misread a woman's unusual powers of prediction. Show more
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Combative, provocative and engaging live debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Giles Fraser, Anne McElvoy, Ash Sarkar and Tim Stanley. #moralmaze Show more
Steve Punt hosts the battle of wits as students from the University of Cumbria take on their professors. From June 2021 Show more
Andrew McMillan explores the recent resurgence in formal poetry. This week: the villanelle - its history and how to write a modern one. With poet and academic, Aviva Dautch. Show more
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In a newly commissioned short story by the acclaimed writer Kiare Ladner, art and a life long dream come together in this funny yet poignant tale. Read by Teresa Gallagher. Show more
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