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A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea

Defra drops its plans to consult on putting information about animal welfare on food labels. Plus, how daffodil bulbs grown in Scotland as part of a co-operative are sold globally. Show more

Actress and keen birdwatcher Trudie Goodwin fell in love with the carib grackle's song. Show more

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Jill Scott, footballer, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne Show more

The creation of the new Barbie film. Show more

A parliamentary report warns China could exert political and economic influence in the UK unless the government takes swift action. So what is the threat posed by Chinese interest? Show more

Faced with a mindfulness pillow, Tudor sallet and hot yoga, the Lemman’s TV binge ends abruptly. Stars Jeremy Front. From 2020. Show more

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Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.

James Peak tells the story of how Banksy went from wall-spraying hood rat, to the most famous, and infamous, artist in the world. A new exhibition? With 200 live rats? Err - OK... Show more

Mary seems to have gotten everything she ever wanted but the people in her life are becoming increasingly concerned about her apparent memory loss. Show more

In 1991 Giandomenico Picco, a United Nations envoy, went to Beirut to try to free Western hostages. To talk to the kidnappers face to face, he had to allow himself to be abducted. Show more

This week, Kathy Clugston is at RHS Bridgewater to answer a variety of gardening questions. She's joined by plant experts Neil Porteous, Marcus Chilton-Jones and Bunny Guinness. Show more

A chance encounter one night leads to a surprising connection and relationship. As time passes, the couple faces challenges and their story takes an unexpected turn. Show more

Matthew Bannister on secretary Lady Williams of Elvel, materials chemist Professor John Goodenough, publisher Christine Baker and aristocrat Lord Palmer. Show more

Andrea Catherwood with listener views on the BBC Annual Report, the Northern Soul Prom and Maisie Adam: The Beautiful Game. Show more

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

The series finale featuring the many talented voices of Jon Culshaw, Jason Forbes, Duncan Wisbey, Jan Ravens and Jess Robinson. Show more

Tony struggles with his emotions, and Harrison tries to find the right words. Show more

Keyboard player Rick Wakeman and organist Anna Lapwood join Cerys and Jeffrey as they add the next five tracks. Show more

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the Quadram Institute in Norwich with Chris Philp MP, Maya Goodfellow, Margaret Hodge MP and Tim Montgomerie. Show more

Trevor Phillips argues that although protests rarely achieve their stated aims, often the victory comes later - and is one that no-one can foresee. Show more

James Peak tells the story of how Banksy went from wall-spraying hood rat, to the most famous, and infamous, artist in the world. Show more

Also in the programme: the sleuth combing through scientific papers on the hunt for falsified data; and we ask what kind of reception Barbie gets around the world

By Marcel Theroux. In London with the Kapsbergers, and on the run from the North Korean secret police, Jun-su must make a life-changing decision Show more

A sweltering heatwave and a feverish movie marketing strategy. Show more

Mark D'Arcy looks at the fall out from the big three by-elections.

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In Monica Potts' book about friendship and lost promise in rural America it's 2015. Monica's home town is in steep decline, and Darci is spiralling downwards. Kelly Burke reads. Show more

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