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Farmed salmon was the UK’s most valuable food export in 2023 - but Scottish salmon farmers say if it weren't for Brexit, the trade would be worth £100 million more a year. Show more

Nature writer Mark Cocker recalls seeing twite feeding between the goalposts at his school in Derbyshire, however twite and its trilling song are a rare sound today in the uplands. Show more

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Finnish epic poem, compiled by Elias Lönnrot in 1835 from runic songs, which helped the cause of Finland's independence from the Russian Empire. Show more

A new exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum marks 60 years since the first Biba shop opened. Show more

There are more political prisoners in Belarus than in Russia, despite being a smaller country. Many are women, held under 'chemical detention' - a Soviet-era form of house arrest. Show more

Film director Carol Morley and comedian Will Hislop discuss their favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert. Show more

Sibstar is a new pre-pay debit card for dementia sufferers, to help keep them safe from scams. Show more

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Across five episodes, Rachel Botsman traces the intriguing history of trust, revealing the patterns across time which might suggest where we're headed. Episode 4. Show more

Emma is forced to get involved, and Kenton fears the consequences of recent events. Show more

Comedy by Nick Warburton. When a touring theatre group holds auditions in Breck Howe, John Hector is determined to take centre stage as Richard dreams of running away to join them. Show more

After a career in finance, Stewart Wilson made a handbrake turn and became a tour guide and travel blogger. He takes Clare on a hike near Innerleithen in the Scottish Borders. Show more

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Johny Pitts talks to Carys Davies about her new novel, Clear. Plus we discuss Annie Ernaux's Exteriors and the relationship between her writing and photography. Show more

Emily Knight explores the stories we can tell about our changing planet, through the data collected from billions of tracking devices on thousands of species of animals. Show more

We take a look at the unregulated world of home gut microbiome testing. Plus, Claudia Hammond reflects on the life of Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman. Show more

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Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam are loving, long-marrieds in Jan Etherington’s much-loved comedy. This week: A spider rescue, a wedding and a huge shock. Can their marriage survive? Show more

Tensions mount at the cricket practice, and Robert has an idea. Show more

Reviews of new drama This Town by the creator of Peaky Blinders, exhibition of the work of designer Enzo Mari and Perth Museum which reopens after refurbishment. Show more

The lady chief justice, Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill, on her priorities and concerns. As it's Law in Action's farewell edition, she also looks back at 40 years in the law. Show more

Anne McElvoy goes on the road in Poland as Donald Tusk's new government tries to recapture the state and institutions from his political predecessors. Show more

How one community dentist is navigating the biggest crisis in dentistry in a generation. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Finnish epic poem, compiled by Elias Lönnrot in 1835 from runic songs, which helped the cause of Finland's independence from the Russian Empire. Show more

Also on the programme: Crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried is jailed for 25 years; and we wish Five-Live a happy 30th birthday

The light and passion that has blossomed between Mirsad and Zora in the darkest of times, almost protects them from the brutality of the war outside in the city under siege. Show more

Amol and Nick speak to former BBC chairman, Richard Sharp about whether the BBC will exist in the future. Show more

How did Vermeer become a global star? Rosie Millard explores how the reputation of this celebrated artist was transformed after his death. Show more

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The story of Sara, a young Australian woman who was caught up in one of London's deadliest terror attacks. Five years on, her loved ones are keeping her memory alive. Show more

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