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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Warren Elf Show more

The new Defra secretary addresses the Conservative Party Conference. Plus more warnings that new post-Brexit trade deals will lower food standards. Show more

Dave Leech from the British Trust for Ornithology describes his excitement at finding a water rail nest after three years of searching. Show more

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

Jim Al-Khalili meets Tim Lamont, a young ecologist making waves restoring coral reefs Show more

Can procrastination expert Dr Piers Steel help Times columnist James Marriott overcome his self-sabotaging tendency? Or at least work out what type of procrastinator he is? Show more

The former footballer and broadcaster Alex Scott on her new memoir. Show more

Ben Garrod and Jess French delve beneath the feathery plumage of the grey grey owl to unravel the mystery of its powerful ability to silently detect and ambush unsuspecting prey. Show more

An exploration of celebrity culture in the last 70 years through facets of Elizabeth Taylor’s life. Show more

Call You and Yours: Thousands of mortgage deals have been withdrawn. Interest rates are on the rise. How has your mortgage been affected by the current financial turmoil? Show more

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Police spread out across the estate and begin searching for clues about what's happened to six-year-old Rikki Neave. Stunned neighbours try and piece things together themselves. Show more

A very happy 92nd birthday, Jill! Toby reflects on his greatest achievement. Show more

Danny looks out for his cousin Lee, but Lee doesn’t make it easy, and when Danny finally has to go to the police, they don’t seem very keen to help either. Set in rural Suffolk. Show more

Recurring dreams, tarot cards and a message from the universe - Josie Long presents short documentaries about symbols and signs. Show more

Tom Heap investigates the impact pet dogs are having on wildlife, habitats and the climate. Show more

From Charlotte’s Web to the present day, a look at how children’s literature tackles loss and grief. What can we learn from children themselves? Show more

Two writers, who between them cover crime, football and music, talk about their favourite books, on subjects including a disintegrating marriage and the ethics of journalism. Show more

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

Opposition mounts to Liz Truss's refusal to commit to inflation proofing benefits

A panel show run-through makes the Room Next Door Man question his potential for comedy success, just as the work-restructuring process brings surprising news. Show more

The Grundys look forward to new arrivals, and Helen’s concerned about the neighbours. Show more

The announcement of the winners of the BBC National Short Story Award and Young Writers’ Award with Cambridge University live from the Radio Theatre at BBC Broadcasting House. Show more

What's behind recent tensions between some Hindu and Muslim communities in Leicester which led to violent clashes and dozens of arrests? Show more

Kim Jaye tells us how the cost of living crisis is impacting her and the RNIB tell us what they are doing to help. The BWFBF are discontinuing the Sonata Internet Audio device. Show more

The secrets of sewage science and how wastewater can stop the next pandemic. Show more

Jim Al-Khalili meets Tim Lamont, a young ecologist making waves restoring coral reefs Show more

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With cross-country adventure finding what makes 'The' Ukraine behind him, a young Ukrainian must face up to loss and how to find beauty.
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This week on the Fortunately podcast, Fi and Jane are joined by the broadcaster Julian Worricker. Show more

Andrew McGibbon talks to author Margaret Wood, who worked for the artist Georgia O'Keeffe - the Mother of American Modernism - as companion, chef and caregiver in her final years. Show more

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Oliver Bullough traces Britain's vital role in the growth of 'offshore' money laundering. In this episode - the vital role of the remnants of Empire, and of the Crown Dependencies. Show more

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