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Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.

Abraham has carefully crafted a new life that he uses as a shield to protect himself. But it is all undone in a moment of bad luck. Show more

The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.

Helen Mark explores the landscape of the south Wales coalfield. She visits a disused railway tunnel in the Rhondda valley which campaigners hope to re-open as a unique cycle track. Show more

We discuss the beef with beef; and the Government's horticulture strategy is scrapped. Show more

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Join Mishal Husain live outside Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation and Amol Rajan in the studio where with the BBC's Political editor he'll reflect on the local elections Show more

Bestselling novelist AJ Pearce, whose work has been inspired by a personal collection of women’s magazines and journals dating back to 1761. Show more

Full coverage of the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, including the service at Westminster Abbey and ceremonial processions.

Erica McAlister on the long overlooked bee experiments of Charles Henry Turner whose painstaking research on bee intellect questions whether bigger brains are always better. Show more

Dramatization of Jane Goodall’s seminal account of her work with the chimpanzees of Gombe, interwoven with a new interview. Dramatised by Sarah Woods and starring Jeany Spark. Show more

Why new and expectant mums develop perinatal mental illnesses, the actors Diane Ladd and Laura Dern discuss their new book, and the star of the new comedy drama Black Ops Show more

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Anne McElvoy analyses the results of the local elections - and their potential impact on Westminster - with political journalists Harry Cole, George Parker and Sonia Sodha. Show more

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Charles the Third has been crowned King.

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Richard E. Grant, Sandie Shaw, Emer Kenny and Bishi for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from LA Priest. Show more

The South African opera star performing at the coronation. Show more

Senegalese singing star Baaba Maal talks to John Wilson about his formative influences. Show more

Emeli Sande explores the impact of Marvin Gaye's classic album What's Going On explaining why this seminal work of art still has relevance and resonance in the 21st century. Show more

Toby Jones stars as corrupt MP Joseph Olinska. Now considered a psychiatric case, Brian has been sent to Broadmoor prison having incited riots protesting his innocence. Show more

It's not every day a chicken appears on your doorstep. And this one is massive. Fiction inspired by the week's news, read by Tim Downie. Show more

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The line between being a parent and a friend is becoming increasingly blurred. Will being a friend to my child make parenting easier? Angela Mutanda presents. Show more

Kirsty Lang is in the chair for more cryptic conundrums, with teams from the Midlands and Northern Ireland. Show more

Laura Whitmore and Ciaran O'Keeffe join Danny to discuss some brand-new listener cases, recorded live at the first-ever Uncanny Fan Convention. Show more

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A practical guide to revolution in the face of social injustice and environmental collapse - delve into the worlds of the American poet Diane di Prima's Revolutionary Letters. Show more

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