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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Angad Kaur. Show more

As more councils, schools and hospitals pledge to buy food from local farmers, why isn’t there more local procurement? Show more

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Rower and two times Olympic gold medallist Alex Gregory tells the story of his childhood pet, a house sparrow called Sparky. Show more

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Chris Thorogood, Kelsey Byers and William Milliken uncover the hidden world of plants, with Kirsty Wark Show more

We speak to the Detective Inspector who interviewed Wayne Couzens. Show more

This is the story of a 14-year-old girl and how an innocuous decision taken in Silicon Valley may have changed her life. Show more

Should we think about stepping down the career ladder as we approach pension age? Evan Davis and guests discuss a new way to approach older workers. Show more

From declining footfall, high energy costs, and the move to online shopping, the charity shop industry has had to adapt and change to survive. We’ll find out how they’ve done it. Show more

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'We were the vanguard of the trade union movement, and we'd got to be eliminated.' Show more

Alice needs a favour, and Alistair makes a surprising career decision. Show more

After a terrifying night, Elly is sure she knows who killed Sabine. But crucial evidence has now been stolen. New five-part murder mystery by Mark Healy. Starring Sorcha Groundsell Show more

The next in a brilliantly funny short story series by the acclaimed author of Love After Love. Today: young teacher wrestles with her dating apps in her search for Miss Right... Show more

Paul Gambaccini hosts the grand Final, to decide the champion in the 2024 contest of the nationwide music quiz. Show more

A message from Delia Smith takes the team to Norfolk to see how a network of social supermarkets is helping people out of food poverty. Show more

Brian Cox and Robin Ince journey through the asteroid belt to discuss space rocks with comedian John Bishop, planetary scientist Sara Russell and astrophysicist Alan Fitzsimmons. Show more

Artificial Intelligence is in our homes, schools and workplaces. How will this change our lives? This week, Aleks Krotoski and Kevin Fong ask: Is AI better than a doctor? Show more

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Several states had tried to block the former president from their presidential primaries

Frank Skinner hosts the panel game based on what we all do at least once a day - shop online and leave a review. An all-star panel celebrate the good, the bad and the baffling. Show more

Denise receives an unexpected declaration, while Fallon and Harrison worry about what lies ahead. Show more

Ray Winstone on his new project with Guy Ritchie, K Patrick on their new poetry collection Three Births, and folk duo Ferris & Sylvester perform live. Show more

With the Rosebank oil field green-lit for development, what does it say about our relationship with oil and gas, both now and for future generations? Show more

Both of the main parties in England want to be the motorists' friend, but is 'driver power' as strong as politicians fear, and how will car electrification change things? Show more

Kirsty Young talks to the artist Grayson Perry about what he’s learned from his life so far. Show more

Chris Thorogood, Kelsey Byers and William Milliken uncover the hidden world of plants, with Kirsty Wark Show more

Haiti's government declared a state of emergency after armed gangs stormed a major prison Show more

Emma Fielding reads a classic story of love, daring and a painted pirate ship in a hidden Cornish creek, and of the Lady Dona St Columb, who finds her match at last. Today: Escape Show more

At the heart of the story of Jesus’s final weeks is betrayal, understanding our own capacity for betrayal is key to deepening our experience of life and faith. By Lucy Winkett Show more

In Western Europe radical right parties are winning elections. And younger people are part of these successes. Professor James Tilley goes beyond the headlines to ask why. Show more

Sean Curran reports as the government suffers a string of defeats in the House of Lords over its plan to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda.

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Journalist, broadcaster and documentary-maker Jenny Kleeman takes us on a journey to meet some of the people who decide what we're worth. Read by the author. Show more

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