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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg. Show more

Meet David Bradley, an ex-army major who returned to his family farm after being medically discharged, to fight for its survival. Show more

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Sir David Attenborough presents the guira cuckoo of central South America. Show more

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

The City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus invite us behind the scenes as they rehearse Handel’s iconic choral masterpiece. With chorus director Simon Halsey and conductor John Butt. Show more

Becky Ripley and Emily Knight get lessons from a cuckoo chick, on why we want the things we want, and why our desires sometimes pull us in unexpected directions. Show more

Why does gossip have such a bad reputation when it's a way of sharing information and forming, and maintaining, friendships? Show more

Chris Fox asks what will happen to his town now that the last bank is closing. Show more

An interview by David Frost - many of which have been lost for more than 50 years - that shows exactly why Sammy Davis Jr was simply known as Mister Show Business. Show more

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Gus Casely-Hayford tells the story of the quest to make clothing at low prices and the past and present of sweatshops. Show more

Is Alistair up for a birthday bash? Jill has wise words for Beth. Show more

Norman Foster discusses the key cultural influences and experiences that led him to become one of the world’s most important living architects. Show more

Russell Davies hosts the prestigious general knowledge quiz, with competitors from around the UK aiming to become Brain of Britain 2022 Show more

Food price inflation currently stands at 12 per cent, but as Dan Saladino finds out from retailers and analysts, that figure is expected to increase by the time winter arrives. Show more

Platinum-selling album maker, musician and producer Harmony Samuels tells how his career began in a modest home in Tottenham and broke out to the big time in Los Angeles. Show more

Ernie Rea asks if there is a Christian duty to make reparations for the horrors and legacy of slavery. Show more

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

Mark Steel visits Tring in Hertfordshire and performs a bespoke stand-up show for a local audience. Show more

Oliver extends the hand of friendship. Is Tracy ready to admit the truth? Show more

Samira Ahmed explores the musical world of Ralph Vaughan Williams, born 150 years ago in 1872. Show more

Professor Sir David Cannadine tells the story of the origins of the group formed of Conservative backbench MPs, the 1922 Committee. Show more

Why lacrosse is much more than just a game for Native Americans and why they want to reclaim it. Show more

Helen Lewis returns with a new series of encounters with innovative thinkers. In this episode, she meets James Bridle, author of Ways of Being. Show more

The City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus invite us behind the scenes as they rehearse Handel’s iconic choral masterpiece. With chorus director Simon Halsey and conductor John Butt. Show more

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Faith and politics collide in Louise Kennedy's tender and shocking love story set during the Troubles. Today: Cushla begins for fear that Michael's work could land him in danger. Show more

During his career interviewing musicians, politicians and entertainers, Nihal has learnt a thing or two about how to have a good conversation. Show more

Polish up your Polari and uncover the secrets and codes that help tell the history of the LGBT community. Featuring comedian Suzie Ruffell and historian Dr Justin Bengry. Show more

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The hidden story of the 1989 fatwa issued by Ayatollah Khomeini against Salman Rushdie and the consequences for all of us. Show more

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