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The government consults on barn conversions not needing planning permissions in some areas. Plus, how will we meet the government's target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050? Show more

Wildlife photographer John McPherson recalls, for Tweet of the Day, watching hooded crows working intelligently to obtain food caught by an otter on the Isle of Mull. Show more

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Baroness Amos talks to James Naughtie about a career on the front line of world affairs. Show more

Richard King visits Cardiff Bay with Roma Taylor. Show more

Rapper Tory Lanez has been sentenced for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Show more

After 18 months of war, the Ukrainian economy is deeply dependent on western aid. Duncan Weldon explores the impact of this huge transfer of wealth on the country’s future. Show more

Chris and Xand van Tulleken at the Hay Festival, reflecting on lessons learnt about their health and relationship while recording their podcast, A Thorough Examination. Show more

Cosmetic treatments such as lip fillers and botulinum toxin - often known as botox - are still being given to under-18s despite a law change nearly two years ago. Show more

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Author Jerry Brotton explores the four cardinal directions, where they came from and how they have shaped both how we define ourselves and how we understand the world. Show more

George surprises everyone, and Neil makes a difficult admission. Show more

With the media and half of his family out to get him, business mogul Ravi Majumdar, acts to cleanse his image in the eyes of the world. Show more

Rising costs are having an impact on almost everyone but what do they mean for different groups? We look at low income households to high earners and ask how they are being hit Show more

Two treatments have shown promise in slowing Alzheimer’s disease, but what does this mean for people living with the condition? Show more

Matthew Syed hears from a woman who undertook one of the largest adventures imaginable - walking around the world - and explores the benefits of having adventures of all sizes. Show more

Donald Trump has three criminal trials pending. His legal battles could be the trials of the century but will judges let the cameras in? Show more

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

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has apologised for the data breach

John Finnemore presents another edition of his multi-award-winning sketch show. Show more

Stella attempts to come to terms with recent events and the Grundys fear the worst. Show more

Anohni's new album, My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross; artists' intellectual property; Nathan Queeley-Dennis on his Bruntwood Prize-winning play, Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz. Show more

Should companies weigh-in on sensitive social issues? Show more

How reaching out to others can boost your brain, your immune system, reduce your stress levels and even help you live longer. Show more

Investigating founder Paul Waugh, the brilliant successful businessman, who controls everything at Lighthouse. Show more

Donald Trump has three criminal trials pending. His legal battles could be the trials of the century but will judges let the cameras in? Show more

Four survivors from a migrant boat which sank say 41 others have drowned. - we hear from an MEP from Italy's governing party, Show more

Molly Jacobs returns to Dublin to discover the shocking truth that her sister had not committed suicide, she was murdered. Show more

Bunk Bed goes on tour - after a fashion. Peter Curran’s old caravan is dragged to a field at this summer’s Black Deer Americana festival. Patrick Marber hates every moment. Show more

Jon Holmes's comedy current affairs concept album remixes news into award-winning satirical shapes. This week: Fawlty Migrants, You've Been Droned and Horror of Mogg. Show more

Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman get the inside story of making W1A from Hugh Bonneville and John Morton. From 2020. Show more

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M The new republic needs to establish its authority and take control of the press. The flamboyant journalist Marchamont Nedham finds himself on the wrong side, twice. Show more

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