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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Stephen Shipley.

Farming and countryside news. Charlotte Smith hears threats of an impending crisis to Britain's landscape as EU subsidies change. Show more

Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the goldfinch. Show more

All the news from Westminster, where the government apologises and offers compensation to Kenyans tortured by British colonial forces during the Mau Mau uprising. With Sean Curran. Show more

Sir Mervyn King, outgoing governor of the Bank of England, is interviewed by Kirsty Young. Show more

The women who started the RSPB. Turkish women are protesting to retain their rights. Should young children be taught to manage money? Jenni Murray presents the female perspective. Show more

Richard Monks' drama looks at the kidnapping of an aid worker in Pakistan. Lucy waits for her mother's release from captivity, with ambiguous feelings about her return. Show more

On the day HM the Queen opens the BBC's new headquarters, Sian Williams, Jim Naughtie and their guests consider the cultural identity of a London landmark. Show more

Anna Woodhouse explores what looking through glass and glasses means for us. Show more

Peter White asks why young people with disabilities are struggling to get into sport. And does it matter if characters in soaps are unhealthy? Show more

Fi Glover presents a conversation between Nigerian women married to white men here, about their families' reactions and how they manage to continue their traditions in the UK. Show more

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Peter White on the birth of a modern disabled identity, via some extraordinary 19th-century women, blind but independent. From June 2013. Show more

Emma has a good idea, and Jolene appreciates what she's got. Show more

The detectives are embroiled in the murky world of the football cheat as they investigate the recent bad form of the Kalahari Swoopers. But Mma Ramotswe's problems don't end there. Show more

Eric Robson chairs the horticultural panel programme in Stoke-on-Trent, where he is joined by Matt Biggs, Christine Walkden and Chris Beardshaw. Show more

A comedic portrayal of the fear and loathing experienced attending an antenatal class. Read by Rosie Cavaliero. Show more

Obituary series. Mark Coles remembers writer Tom Sharpe, botanist Nigel Hepper, TV writer Anne Valery, composer Henri Dutilleux and missionary Molly Clutton-Brock. Show more

Tim Harford explores the world of official statistics, and what are the chances of having multiple sets of twins? Show more

Fi Glover presents a conversation between a mother and son about his recent disappearance in Thailand and how it affected their relationship. Show more

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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Holly Walsh, John Finnemore, Laura Shavin and Mitch Benn for a comic run through the week's news. Show more

Peggy manages to sort things out, and there's a tough farewell for Elona. Show more

The art of Marc Chagall at Tate Liverpool, singer-songwriter Laura Marling, writer Frank Cottrell Boyce on his new show for Derry-Londonderry, and Colm Tóibín's Cultural Exchange. Show more

Richard Monks' drama looks at the kidnapping of an aid worker in Pakistan. Lucy waits for her mother's release from captivity, with ambiguous feelings about her return. Show more

Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Machynlleth in Wales, with Owen Paterson MP, Peter Hain MP, Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Woods and commentator James Delingpole. Show more

Tom Shakespeare presents the first of his four essays. In this episode he asks whether compassion can and should be taught. Show more

Drawing on new research, Peter White presents a history of disability in the 18th and 19th centuries. Show more

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GCHQ accused of secretly gathering information from covert US operation. Chinese president Xi to begin summit with Obama in California. News round-up with Philippa Thomas. Show more

Juan's arrogance causes mayhem, and Cesare tries to comfort his sister as her marriage is annulled. Story of Italian Renaissance's most infamous family, read by Robert Glenister. Show more

4 Extra Debut. Terry Deary, Shappi Khorsandi and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by GK Chesterton, Sue Townsend and John McGahern. From 2013. Show more

Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.

Fi Glover introduces a conversation between a veteran stand-up and a newcomer. What they have in common is the fear of failure and the excitement that comes of living on the edge. Show more

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Damian escapes to university and fulfils his dream of becoming a journalist. Years later he returns to see what remains of the community he left behind. From June 2013. Show more

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