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A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea. Show more

Scientists' public dialogue on genome editing, a cross-party parliamentary inquiry into the cost-of-living crisis in rural areas, and fertiliser production across the globe. Show more

The BBC's Frank Gardner remembers watching white-throated kingfishers chasing a Eurasian kingfisher in Israel. Show more

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

He’s given a countdown, 3…2…1… and then it happens: Kieran Quinlan is stabbed — in the heart. The wound leaves scars across his entire life and the real fight for survival begins. Show more

Everything but the nutmeg. Benjamina shares her elegantly - and surprisingly - spiced carrot cake with Andi. Show more

The actor best known for playing Princess Anne in The Crown talks about her new stage role. Show more

Last month in Fartown, Huddersfield, a 15-year-old was stabbed to death outside his school. Annabel Deas finds out how a tightknit community copes after a needless death. Show more

More of the world-renowned storyteller’s home recordings. Featuring: Highfalutin' - all about his sister. From 2021 Show more

After a summer of travel disruption for holidaymakers, MPs on the Transport Select Committee grill the industry - and government - over what went wrong. Show more

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Police believe they're close to knowing what really happened to six-year-old Rikki Neave, but suddenly their main suspect goes on the run and everything is thrown up in the air. Show more

Natasha can’t deny the evidence, and Tracy needs to be somewhere. Show more

Neil Brand's epic drama of weaponised narrative, disinformation, conspiracy and paranoia. Taking us around the world at breakneck speed towards a deadly confrontation in Ukraine. Show more

Ruth Alexander and a panel of experts answer your questions on how to talk to kids about the cost of living crisis - without scaring them. Show more

James, like many others, is pretty sure he's never had Covid. Armed with his blood test result, he gets to grips with his immunity. And a new scale to determine your skin colour. Show more

Gender and alcohol - Laurie Taylor explores the male-dominated craft drink scene and finds out how young women and men feel about the ingredients of a 'proper night out'. Show more

John Simpson’s week in Ukraine, and Emma Tucker, editor of The Sunday Times. Show more

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

Liz Truss has ruled out cutting public spending to help pay for her proposed tax cuts. And hospitals in England may have to postpone some treatment because of blood shortages.

Miles Jupp and guests with whimsical sketches from a professional life coach to roast dinners. With Vicki Pepperdine. From 2022. Show more

Are things about to bubble over for Helen and Lee? Jim is a shoulder to cry on. Show more

Front Row is in Belfast to hear about some of the highlights of the Belfast International Festival, including Conor Mitchell's new musical, Propaganda. Show more

He’s given a countdown, 3…2…1… and then it happens: Kieran Quinlan is stabbed — in the heart. The wound leaves scars across his entire life and the real fight for survival begins. Show more

Concrete blocks are the foundations of the modern world but they could be greener. Tom Heap meets the team turning waste dust and carbon dioxide into building materials. Show more

Kasmira Kincaid, the first care leaver to graduate from Corpus Christi College in Cambridge, argues that the education system is unfair. Show more

Early humans adapted and survived in the face of a changing climate. Eleanor Rosamund-Barraclough joins an archaeological dig in Malta to learn the lessons for our own time. Show more

John Simpson’s week in Ukraine, and Emma Tucker, editor of The Sunday Times. Show more

In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective

Caleb Azumah Nelson’s award-winning novel about two London artists is both a tender, lyrical love story and a fierce exploration of Black British identity and masculinity. Show more

A modern ghost story where Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets. What if an NFT was not only a ridiculous way to spend your money but terrifying as well? Show more

Jon Holmes mashes the news into an award-winning satirical comedy concept album. This week - Burning Bridges, Call The Striking Midwife, and Dark, Dark Streets. Show more

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The Bureau receives its first major hit. Read by Richard Goulding. Show more

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