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The UK and EU row over sandeels, and the National Farmers' Union says farmer confidence has hit an all-time low. Show more

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This week James visits a pub in Liverpool where he's joined by a trio of alcohol researchers who’ll watch carefully as he drinks two pints of lager. Show more

Why we get so emotionally attached to our belongings and what's it like to lose everything? Show more

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Peter Short was a miner and union official in Nottinghamshire who crossed the picket line throughout the strike. Show more

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Israel and Hamas pressure each other over a ceasefire while fighting continues in Gaza. Plus more on young people using smartphones.

Laura explains why it's taken her 17 years to search for Martin's mother. Will the records provide any further information? Show more

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Conclusion of the seasonal drama following life on a wetlands nature reserve in Norfolk over one year. Starring Sophie Okonedo and Mark Rylance. Show more

Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures that emerge from the earth and dive into the water. Show more

Eddy Elsey was struggling with his mental health and looking for spiritual connection. He found it in shamanism. What is it that draws people to spiritual, not religious practices? Show more

In the 1590s there was radical shift in English plays as theatres began to put contemporary news onstage. Charles Nicholl explores this first wave of true crime drama. Show more

David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss Co-op Live’s teething troubles, spinning election results after the votes are in, and protecting the rich and powerful from bad news. Show more

Rachel Reeves discusses her vision for the economy under a Labour government. Elsewhere, we hear from people who are fleeing Rafah.

Stormy Daniels described an alleged sexual encounter which Mr Trump denies

The man they call Britain’s funniest Milton in the show where he helps anyone anywhere. After all, mention Milton Jones to most people and the first thing they think is ‘Help!’.... Show more

There’s life-changing news at the hospital, and Kate fears the worst. Show more

200 years of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, a political comedy and the art of literary editing with Samira Ahmed. Show more

Jo Meek investigates the frightening rise of boys being radicalised online, and looks for the solutions to stop her own young sons spiralling. Show more

Tina Snow has no light perception and has mon-24-hour sleep-wake disorder as a result. We investigate this condition, and other circadian rhythm disorders, with an expert. Show more

A member of the Mancuso family, one of the most powerful clans in the Calabrian mafia, testified against this criminal organisation. But what has the impact been? Show more

Evan Davis sits down with Timo Armoo,the entrepreneur who founded influencer business Fanbytes, and sold up for an eight figure sum aged just 27. Show more

A "technical issue" with passport e-gates is causing long queues at airports nationwide. Show more

Michael and Marnie meet some walkers they had befriended along the way. This makes for a sociable evening, but not with each other. Show more

Wendy’s cancer-stricken father promises her that if there is life after death, he’ll reach out to her. He dies, and then… his phone starts to ring Show more

Susan Hulme reports as the defence secretary answers MPs' questions about the hacking of an armed forces payroll system.

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