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Spiritual reflection to start the day with The Very Rev John Conway, Provost of St Mary's Scottish Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh

Lent Talks on Truth to Power Written and Presented by The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin the Bishop of Dover and the Bishop in Canterbury. Show more

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Clare joins Hannah Engelkamp and her donkey, Chico, for a ramble in the Dyfi Valley a few miles east of Machynlleth in Powys. Show more

Why some farmers are being told to sell their businesses and get a different job if they want to keep receiving state benefits. Show more

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Rear Admiral Jude Terry, the first woman to hold flag rank in The Royal Navy, shares how a rebellious teenager became the highest ranking female member of the Navy. Show more

Greg Jenner is joined by historian Dr Janina Ramirez and comedian Kae Kurd in medieval Iceland to delve into the world of old Norse literature. Show more

Jay Rayner and his panel are in Edgware to discuss recipes with kale and uses for polenta. Andi Oliver, Jeremy Pang, Tim Anderson and Dr Annie Gray are this week's panellists. Show more

Steve Richards and guests discuss the political landscape ahead of a general election. Show more

In a gilded hall in the Kremlin, where Tsars were once crowned, Russian VIPs gathered to congratulate President Putin on his re-election in a poll that had no credible opposition. Show more

Ten years since landmark pension freedoms were announced what impact have they had? Show more

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches, featuring Lucy Porter, Alasdair Beckett-King and an original song from Mitch Benn. Show more

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Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St Leonard's Church in Hythe in Kent with Grace Blakeley, Damian Green MP, Dame Meg Hillier MP and Lord Sumption. Show more

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

An exciting announcement forces a woman to mull on love, choice and the delicate bonds of family.
Ann Louise Ross reads a story from Karen Campbell. Show more

The iconic Victorian poem, dramatised, and woven with original song, and testimony from sisters whose lives have been caught up in the cycle of addiction. Show more

Winner of five gold Olympic medals Dame Laura Kenny on her decision to retire. Show more

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Greg Foot investigates the pros and cons of dishwashers. Do they save on energy and water compared to washing by hand? Are dishwashers the best thing since Sliced Bread?! Show more

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At least 133 now known to have died in attack on Moscow concert hall.

Clive Anderson and Sara Cox are joined by Gemma Whelan, Mark Watson, Shaznay Lewis and Mr Motivator for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more

Vaughan Gething is Wales’ new First Minister and the first black leader of a national government in Europe. Mark Coles charts the life of the ‘Welshman born in Zambia’. Show more

Brian Cox and Robin Ince search for the Higgs Boson with comedian Katy Brand, actor Ben Miller and physicists Tevong You and Clara Nellist. Show more

Film-maker Mike Figgis explores how the process of cutting and splicing in film has changed the way we view the world. From 2017. Show more

This epic tale of money, passion and defiance set in the Staffordshire potteries continues. Unhappily married, Hilda is tempted by a figure from her past. Show more

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Musician Eliza Carthy and choral conductor Tim Rhys-Evans join Cerys Matthews and Jeffrey Boakye as they take us from the Genoa docks to a cheeky Soca classic. Show more

Kirsty Lang puts cryptic questions to the teams from Northern Ireland and Scotland in the second contest of the series. Show more

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In 1941, Jamaican poet Ferdinand Levy published his only poetry collection in Dublin. Over 80 years later, Jason Allen-Paisant goes to Ireland in search of Levy. Show more

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