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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Warren Elf. Show more

The AHDB is set to increase the levy they charge their 100,000 members. The new increase in payments will start from April and will be between 25 and 33 per cent. Show more

Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the jay. Show more

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In a special 300th show from the Royal Institution, Jim Al-Khalili talks to Michael Wooldridge about the future of AI and why people always ask him about The Terminator at parties. Show more

Since becoming a parent, Samira Shackle has been bombarded with advice on social media. She meets Helen Oliver to discuss online and offline parenting, and its affect on mothers. Show more

Kirsty Wark talks to Emma Barnett about stepping down from Newsnight after 30 years. Could a woman win the BBC's annual Sports Personality of the Year award later today? Show more

Becky Ripley and Sophie Ward take a cold hard look at the psychology of the seven deadly sins. Gluttony is on the menu today. Why do we crave what we crave? Show more

She was the first Empress of Rome, a faithful wife and trusted advisor, so why is Livia still best known as a serial killer? Show more

On Call You and Yours, we want to hear how you decorate your home for Christmas. Do you follow the latest trends, or dust off an ancient box of baubles? Show more

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Rhianna Pratchett hunts for dragons in Sunderland, in her quest to meet mythical creatures and discover what they reveal about us. Show more

Alan faces a last-minute hitch, and Emma finds herself in a precarious position. Show more

Past, present, real and supernatural collide. The 19th century murder of Bridget Cleary in Tipperary finds echoes in this modern day changeling story. Starring Jessie Buckley. Show more

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits. Show more

Phil Hammond's guest this week is the leading public health expert John Ashton. John explains what drives him to work for healthier lives and communities. Show more

The football league for overweight players aiming to transform their lives by losing weight and talking openly about their mental health. Can they reach their goals? Show more

The philosopher John Gray chooses as his great life the iconic writer of dystopian and speculative fiction, JG Ballard, in conversation with the author's daughter Bea Ballard. Show more

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It has urged a 'very cautious approach' and said in most cases parents should be informed

The occasional series in which the occasional writer Henry Normal uses poetry, storytelling and comedy to tackle those subjects so big only radio can possibly contain them. Show more

Life gets awkward for Alice, and George makes the most of a situation. Show more

Adam Driver stars in Michael Mann’s film Ferrari, Bill Nighy and AL Kennedy on 100 years of Radio Drama, and the Process of Poetry Show more

Felicity Hannah explores how climate change is leaving communities 'uninsurable' because of the rising risk of them being hit by extreme weather events. Show more

Peter pays a visit to his old school, New College Worcester, to find out how current pupils are preparing for the Christmas period. Show more

Claudia Hammond looks at whether emotive music can shape the way we store and recall memories, and how TV quiz show Mastermind is helping scientists study reactions to stress. Show more

In a special 300th show from the Royal Institution, Jim Al-Khalili talks to Michael Wooldridge about the future of AI and why people always ask him about The Terminator at parties. Show more

Also on the programme: a young transgender man tells us teachers should only tell parents with child's agreement; and we ask if old documents should be destroyed once digitised.

Conflicted groom Luke confesses what Maria told him in the hotel on the night of his engagement party. As read by Archie Steele. Show more

Whether the problem is large or small, Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn try their level best to tackle their listeners’ conundrums. Got an Ask? Contact: marianandtara@bbc.co.uk Show more

On the last parliamentary day before the Christmas break, prime minister Rishi Sunak faces questions from senior MPs about his Rwanda scheme.

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Roberto Trotta considers the contribution of clockmakers to astrology and explores what happens when two different systems of navigation collide. Read by Khalid Abdalla. Show more

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