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A reflection and prayer to start the day with Iwan Russell Jones, a lay reader for the Church in Wales Show more

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

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Clare Balding joins writer Anita Sethi in the Peak District. The walk goes from Hope Railway Station to Edale, taking in Mam Tor and Kinder Scout. Show more

Farmers call for better flood management. Beavers. Welsh food and farming. Controlling bracken. Livestock marts. Winner of BBC Food & Farming award. Show more

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The world’s greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes discusses Lawrence of Arabia, and describes how their lives and adventures mirror each other. Show more

Shaun, a Santa-like figure himself, considers a freezing cold holiday in Santa's snowy hometown. Maisie Adam is sure he'd love the heavy metal bands, black drinks and reindeer. Show more

Miriam Makeba's 1967 hit made her a star and helped raise awareness of the apartheid in South Africa. People from around the world share stories about what it means to them. Show more

Radio 4's weekly assessment of developments at Westminster

Three years ago, some Gulf countries agreed to closer relations with Israel, but what impact has the Israel-Gaza conflict had on future diplomacy in the region? Show more

The England Illegal Money Lending Team says it's seeing people turn to loan sharks to pay for food and fuel. Show more

Ian Smith, Ria Lina, Hugo Rifkind, and Robin Morgan join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the week's news. Show more

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Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Victoria Hall, Sheffield with Dr Halima Begum, Lord Blunkett, Lord Darroch and Lord Hannan. Show more

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

Planet Earth features spectacular moments from the natural world. But how are these spellbinding scenes captured? Sir David Attenborough and the film-making experts reveal all. Show more

Sylvia Townsend Warner's wondrous novel about a woman who finally finds fulfilment in her life when she takes up witchcraft. Show more

The chart-topping singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock speaks to us about her new memoir, Believe, all about her childhood, Little Mix and how she found her voice. Show more

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Science secretary Michelle Donelan on getting a grip on AI and why she decided, when she was six years old, to become an MP. Show more

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The Israeli military says the Gaza City region is now a battlefield. And, a former SNP leadership candidate, Ash Regan, has defected to the rival Alba party.

Clive Anderson and Kate Robbins are joined by Jimmy McGovern, Lady Anne Dodd and Ian Broudie for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from OMD. Show more

Comedian, actor and screenwriter Sir Lenny Henry has spent nearly 50 years in showbiz. His new TV drama series Three Little Birds draws on his own family's life. Show more

German film-maker and writer Werner Herzog talks to John Wilson about his cultural inspirations. Show more

Stories and songs from restless American highways by way of a Greyhound bus. Riders, stations, drivers and highways from New York to California and Minnesota to Texas. Show more

Toby Jones stars as a corrupt politician and financier in GF Newman's powerful series. While waiting for a visit in prison from Leah, Brian receives some devastating news. Show more

Jon Holmes's comedy current affairs concept album returns to remix the news into satirical shapes. This week - 'Umble Starmer and The Fall of The House of Sunak.' Show more

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Saxophonist Emma Rawicz and conductor Ben Gernon join Cerys and Jeffrey as they add the next five tracks, taking us from a ranch in Argentina to a Spanish disco classic. Show more

Russell Davies asks the questions in the latest heat of the general knowledge quiz with competitors from around the UK Show more

Policeman Alan Godfrey witnesses what he believes to be a UFO, and catches the attention of both the press and shadowy men in black. But did he really have an alien encounter? Show more

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In the final part of the series, Soweto Kinch looks at how to keep music education relevant to today's world and tomorrow's musicians. Show more

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