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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Kate Wharton. Show more

MPs discuss how a shortage of vets in England is affecting farming and food safety Show more

Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the kestrel. Show more

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David Aaronovitch and guests discuss why some countries bother holding elections if the outcomes are predetermined and why the public bother voting in them. Show more

Michael gets his hands dirty and gives gardening a go. Gardening can not only be a great form of exercise, it can improve your memory, lift your mood and even boost your gut biome. Show more

A fertility clinic in London has recently had its licence suspended, we hear the latest. Show more

Richard King explores the past and present of the second homes debate in Wales, revisiting the story of Meibion Glyndwr – active terrorists on British soil for almost 15 years. Show more

Lucy Worsley and Professor Rosalind Crone discuss ‘difficult women’ with guest Helen Lewis. Show more

Fines for taking holidays in term time will rise. We consider the impact. Plus, we put your concerns to the boss of Water UK and explore the latest trends in publicity stunts. Show more

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"I were put in the lowest rated job, in the isolated part of the pit. We were victimised." Show more

Kate offers some advice, and George sticks his oar in. Show more

A woman's husband has just died. An ex-colleague of his calls round and life is never the same. Winner of the bi-annual Alfred Bradley Bursary by new writer Chrissy Jamieson Jones. Show more

How are new arrangements for childcare payments that arrive in April going to affect parents in England? Show more

Claudia Hammond looks at new research into treating PTSD in sudden cardiac arrest survivors, and gets help with a listener’s question on the link between phobias and nightmares. Show more

An ex-child star, a university student and a radio presenter let maths back into their lives. Matthew Syed explores the surprising impacts. Show more

Photo journalists on how the Princess of Wales story unfolded. Show more

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The businessman Frank Hester donated £10 million to the Conservatives

Despite having a life-limiting disease, the work ethic forged out of childhood poverty and shame still has its grip on Janey, and the past lives on through her hilarious tales. Show more

An old face makes a big impression, and Kate is intent on mending fences. Show more

Paul Therous on his new novel about George Orwell; voice expert Patsy Rodenburg on the actor's craft; Sam Lee, Barnard Butler and James Keay perform live. Show more

A West End play about race issues and slavery has announced plans for two performances to be primarily for black audiences. Is the idea inclusive or divisive? Show more

This Lent Talk - Mary's Pain is written and presented by Dr Selina Stone, Theologian, Durham University and author of ‘Tarry Awhile’ – the Archbishop of Canterbury’s lent book. Show more

In this special episode, David Yelland and Simon Lewis go behind the scenes to shed some light on the Royal Family's recent PR problems. Show more

Photo journalists on how the Princess of Wales story unfolded. Show more

Archbishop of Canterbury warns it will create "more division". Show more

Emma Fielding reads Du Maurier's classic story of love, daring and a pirate ship in a hidden creek and of Dona St Columb who finds her match at last. Today: High Stakes at Dinner. Show more

Stevie Martin is back again to break open a load more sketches and one liners written by the Great British public. Show more

Jon Holmes's hit satire returns to remix the news into a comedy concept album. This week - That Photo of Kate. Show more

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In Brian Merchant's acclaimed account of the Luddite rebellion textile workers continue to protest their displacement by machines, and they find an unlikely ally. Hugo Speer reads. Show more

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