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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Clair Jaquiss. Show more

Farming and countryside news, presented by Anna Hill. Research is underway to develop an SOS text message service to tell beekeepers when there is trouble in their hive. Show more

Susan Hulme with the latest news from Westminster and beyond.

Libby Purves meets escapologist Jonathan Goodwin; artist Simone Sandelson; jazz singer Curtis Stigers and gardener Christine Walkden. Show more

International development secretary Justine Greening discusses funding projects to face violence against women and educate girls, and Jenni Murray meets comedian Bridget Christie. Show more

Villy is indignant that Louise has gone to stay with Michael without telling them, but Edward is delighted when it means she will stay in their London house on the way back. Show more

Dave Clifford swapped his job as a police officer for a new post as Head of Year at an academy eight years ago. He is still in the post and shares his experiences with Alan Dein. Show more

Luke and Bridget are getting closer and think they know who the murderer is, but will anyone believe them? Stars Patrick Baladi. Show more

Why the words 'Made in England' may not mean what you expect. Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Show more

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Martha Kearney presents national and international news. Listeners can share their views via email: wato@bbc.co.uk or on twitter: #wato.

Nick Robinson concludes his series on relations between broadcasters and politicians by looking at the present day. Show more

Shula acts quickly, and there's terrible news for Alice. Show more

After the death of her son Nicholas Heiney, Libby Purves discovered in his room his poems and journals - his life in words - which she had published and now adapts for radio. Show more

Concerned about renting or letting? What are your rights and how do you resolve disputes? Call Vincent Duggleby from 1pm or email moneybox@bbc.co.uk. Show more

Dr Mark Porter questions health minister Lord Howe about possible NHS reforms. Plus the right sort of thermometer and why women with epilepsy need to be careful with contraception. Show more

Laurie Taylor explores the growing medicalisation of our everyday lives. Also, hanging on to a subcultural identity when youth has passed. Show more

Is the Defamation Bill set to be lost due to the 'Leveson' clause? Is Lonely Planet up for sale by BBC Worldwide? And just how influential are the Danes when it comes to TV drama? Show more

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Sue Perkins sets moral and ethical posers for Dave Gorman, Anita Anand, Mark Evans and Jenny Eclair. From 2013. Show more

Alice is frantic with worry. Meanwhile Ed piles on the pressure. Show more

Actor Mark Strong on British thriller Welcome to the Punch; Anna Crilly and Katy Wix on their TV comedy series; author Tash Aw on his new novel Five Star Billionaire. Show more

Villy is indignant that Louise has gone to stay with Michael without telling them, but Edward is delighted when it means she will stay in their London house on the way back. Show more

Are humans naturally good, or would we all do wrong if we could get away with it? Michael Buerk chairs a debate with Michael Portillo, Kenan Malik, Melanie Phillips and Claire Fox. Show more

Journalist and broadcaster Benjamin Cohen reflects on the fear of being abandoned by his own Jewish community for being gay. Show more

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