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Nancy Nicolson explores the surprising links between Scottish farming and international curling, talking to modern stars of the game about this unlikely shared history. Show more

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Former Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter guest-edits the programme. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Fritz Lang, the director behind films such as Metropolis, Mabuse the Gambler and M in Weimar Germany and Fury and The Big Heat in Hollywood. Show more

The verdict in the Ghislaine Maxwell case and its impact on women coming forward in future, Susie Boyt on her latest novel Loved and Missed, and girls' education in Afghanistan. Show more

The hidden pandemic in Peru; the thousands of children who have lost one or both parents to Covid-19. They face a challenging future. Show more

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Alice gets a rude awakening while Alan opens Harrison’s eyes. Show more

Tina and Turner are a great couple, until they decide to delete the app that manages every aspect of their relationship. Tom Wainwright's near-future comedy about data and dating. Show more

As the year turns, four individuals reflect on their relationship with the landscape and the strength and importance of this connection. Show more

Carer and author Catherine Jessop makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Encephalitis Society. Show more

Elizabeth Day and Johny Pitts look back at highlights of their first year at the helm, from Booker Prize winner Damon Galgut to exciting debuts authors such as Raven Leilani. Show more

How flaws in the way we think make it harder to tackle climate change. Professor Steven Pinker, Bill Gates and Hannah Fry discuss the psychology of judgement and decision making. Show more

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

Victim of Jeffrey Epstein has spoken of her relief at the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell. She was found guilty of five charges relating to the grooming of underage girls.

Joining Sandi Toksvig in her cosy log cabin today is Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet. Show more

Ramesh is coining it in after the Lenzie House Of Wax proves to be a hit. Starring Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary. From 2020. Show more

There’s a girls night out for Ruth but the celebrations are over for Alice. Show more

Paul McCartney reveals the key moments and events that have shaped his life as a songwriter. Show more

The UK's electoral landscape is changing. David Aaronovitch explores Britain's new political demography and ask who are we? Show more

Witnesses from Britain and Kiritimati share their experiences of living in the long shadow of the UK's atomic testing programme in the South Pacific. Show more

Could humans be on the Moon and Mars before this decade is out? A NASA astronaut is one of Kevin Fong's guests discussing the prospects. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Fritz Lang, the director behind films such as Metropolis, Mabuse the Gambler and M in Weimar Germany and Fury and The Big Heat in Hollywood. Show more

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John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show, with Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Kane, Lawry Lewin, Carrie Quinlan, and music by Susannah Pearse. Show more

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