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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Yousra Samir Imran, a British Egyptian writer and author. Show more

The chief vet says vaccination is still not an option for tackling bird flu in free-range hens, but that progress is being made. Show more

Two-time Olympic Gold medallist Alex Gregory reflects on the birds he sees, such as the kingfisher and heron, while out on early morning training for this Tweet of the Day. Show more

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Former Olympic table tennis player Matthew Syed tells a history of modern China through its most enduring sport, starting with the tragedy of China's first champion, Rong Guotuan. Show more

Poet Paul Farley goes walking in circles to ask why human beings find loops and rings so significant and symbolic. He starts with a Neolithic stone circle at Castlerigg in Cumbria Show more

Caitlin Moran takes on modern men, Paralympic gold medallist Ellie Simmonds, Canadian journalist Brandi Morin on murdered Indigenous women, and jazz composer Esperanza Spalding. Show more

The French police's killing of the teenager Nahel in Paris led to violent protests. But what does the death reveal about life in the suburbs, and what does it mean for his mother? Show more

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Greg Foot investigates whether barefoot shoes are the best thing since sliced bread, or marketing BS. Show more

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What are cryptocurrencies and why are some people wary of using them? What role does blockchain play in cryptocurrency transactions? And how will they work in Web 3.0? Show more

There are difficult questions for Helen, and Jazzer makes a friend. Show more

Gret rises to greatness as Anne Boleyn’s court Fool, befriending Will Somer, jester to the king, who becomes desperate to help her survive the impending doom of her patroness. Show more

Dougie Vipond explores the artistic influence the estuary of the River Tay has had on painters and writers through the centuries. Show more

Author and journalist Christina Lamb makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Street Child. Show more

Marking our 25th anniversary, Julian Barnes returns to Bookclub to talk about his novel Arthur and George. Show more

Mel Giedroyc charts the creation of Walt Disney’s Pinocchio, a film that saw Walt push the boundaries of technical mastery when it came to animation. Show more

It's been a bumper week for cosmologists. Marnie Chesterton is joined by Andrew Pontzen to get the latest on astronomical findings that have collectively taken decades to record. Show more

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While Tony decides to make some changes in his life on his 60th birthday, Ashley is reunited with his Mum and the birth of Rebecca and Gideon's baby is imminent. Show more

Will Jazzer and Tracy’s wedding go without a hitch? While Brad faces a surprising situation. Show more

Ekow Eshun and Leila Latif review two of the week’s cultural highlights, an exhibition of contemporary African photography at the Tate Modern and Disney Pixar film Elemental. Show more

It's 30 years since the signing of the Oslo Accords. That agreement spurred optimism that peace would be forged between Israel and Palestine. It didn't happen. Will it ever? Show more

Evan Davis and guests discuss the booming market for second-hand buying and selling, and the online platforms looking to cash in. Show more

It's been a bumper week for cosmologists. Marnie Chesterton is joined by Andrew Pontzen to get the latest on astronomical findings that have collectively taken decades to record. Show more

Alan Dein connects with strangers and old friends across the world via social media. Show more

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Drew calls Connie in utter disbelief that she is alive. But this moment is not for Connie - he wants to know if Claire is really his daughter. Show more

Rylan is joined by Freddy McConnell for a frank discussion about his experiences as a trans man who has given birth to two children. Show more

Susan Hulme reports on a furious reaction from MPs to plans to close railway station ticket offices.

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In journalist Fergal Keane's memoir about his struggle with PTSD it is 2008, and he is haunted by the horrors he bore witness to in Rwanda. Soon he reaches crisis point. Show more

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