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A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Cheryl Meban.

Martha Kearney invites ten leading figures of today to the newly refurbished National Portrait Gallery to champion a favourite picture from the Gallery's star-studded collection. Show more

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

On a beautiful late summer's day, Clare and guests explore a coastal walk on a remote peninsula in southern Scotland. Show more

What happens next? We hear from farmers along what was to be the HS2 line. Show more

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Adam Rutherford is a geneticist and broadcaster, and his latest book, aimed at young people, examines evolution, what race really is, and what makes us human. Show more

Bake Off superstar Nadiya Hussain tells Shaun why Bangladesh is the perfect watery destination. But will he be able to cope with water snakes, leeches and 100% humidity? Show more

Actor Minnie Driver hosts a dinner party with a twist - all her guests are from beyond the grave, long-time heroes brought back to life by the wonders of the radio archive. Show more

Lord Robertson talks to James Naughtie about a career that led him to the top of Nato. Show more

The lower chamber of Congress has been thrown into uncertainty, after a right-wing faction in the Republican party moved to oust the House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Show more

A funeral firm that ceased trading has left thousands of customers without the funeral plan they paid for. Show more

Daliso Chaponda, Susie McCabe, Bethany Black, and Hugo Rifkind join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the week's news. Show more

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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the University of Surrey in Guildford with a panel including Gerry Hassan, Chris Heaton-Harris MP, Salma Shah and Emily Thornberry MP. Show more

Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week

Georgia is proud of her exquisite 12-course tasting menu but, as the cost of ingredients soars, she struggles to keep the restaurant afloat. By Bethan Roberts. Show more

Monica Ali’s bestselling novel, dramatised by Tanika Gupta. It’s 2001 and Karim comes unexpectedly into Nazneen's life. Now she has a choice to make. 2/2 Show more

Leighann McCready, whose daughter is believed to have taken her own life after sexual harassment in the Army, and world-famous organist Anna Lapwood. Show more

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The co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, now behind the scenes in Just Stop Oil, challenges Nick Robinson to take a stand against global inaction on climate change. Show more

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Israel is carrying out strikes in Gaza in response to attacks from Hamas

Clive Anderson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean are joined by John Whaite, Henry Normal, Bronté Barbé and Cath Staincliffe for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more

The Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer is hoping to become the UK's next prime minister. He first won his seat in Parliament in 2015 after a successful career as a lawyer. Show more

Choreographer Matthew Bourne talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences and inspirations. Show more

Critics greeted The Big Lebowski with a mixture of disappointment and confusion. We dip into the BBC Archive to consider if it is in fact the purest expression of the 'cult film'. Show more

Detective series starring Hugo Speer as DCI John Stone, created by Danny Brocklehurst. Episode 5 'Control' written by Martin Jameson Show more

The Bubble Bursts by Alex Preston. Set in the near-future, a man reflects on his life in an empty apartment block during a decade of pandemics. Show more

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Ellen and Mark celebrate the 50th anniversary of haunting British thriller Don't Look Now, with its co-screenwriter Allan Scott and directors Alice Lowe and Thomas Vinterberg. Show more

Russell Davies asks the questions in the longest-established general knowledge quiz of them all, with four competitors bidding to be named Brain of Britain 2023. Show more

Tim lives contentedly in the company of a restless spirit, who night after night noisily escapes from his upstairs window. But one night, things change. Show more

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Poet Sean Borodale explores the changing nature of harvests through poetry. Show more

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