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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Andrew Martlew. Show more

Farming and countryside news. Anna Hill hears fears that traffic light labelling of food could put consumers off buying dairy products. Show more

The Lesser Whitethroat-Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound Show more

Sean Curran reports from Westminster.

Libby Purves meets film-maker Claire Belhassine, photojournalist Paul Conroy, entrepreneur Douglas Villiers and composer Errollyn Wallen. Show more

A special programme examining alternatives to prison for low-risk female offenders. Jane Garvey talks to staff and clients at the Anawim Women's Centre in Birmingham. Show more

Commentary on the ICC Champions Trophy first semi-final at the Oval, with Jonathan Agnew, Jim Maxwell and Simon Mann. Analysis from Alec Stewart, Phil Tufnell and Dirk Nannes. Show more

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Commentary on the ICC Champions Trophy first semi-final at the Oval, with Jonathan Agnew, Jim Maxwell and Simon Mann. Analysis from Alec Stewart, Phil Tufnell and Dirk Nannes. Show more

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Comedian Thom Tuck is in Glasgow to host a reunion performance by classic sketch group Absolutely along with online sketch sensations Endemic. From May 2013. Show more

Jamie's finding it hard work, and Jolene has some good advice. Show more

John Wilson talks to Lenny Henry as he returns to the stage in Fences. Joan Bakewell offers her choice for Cultural Exchange. Foghorns become musical instruments in a new requiem. Show more

As the death toll mounts, Jessie’s act of heroism could save the human race - but can she win support? Stars Holliday Grainger. Show more

Combative debate chaired by Michael Buerk examining the moral issues behind pornography and the internet. With Claire Fox, Melanie Phillips, Matthew Taylor and Giles Fraser. Show more

Economist Judith Shapiro argues that the next steps towards equality for women will be far harder than those that went before. Hosted by David Baddiel. Show more

Bacteria need to talk to each other to cause disease. Geoff Watts explores whether we can stop their virulent communications and prevent the looming antibiotic resistance crisis. Show more

Libby Purves meets film-maker Claire Belhassine, photojournalist Paul Conroy, entrepreneur Douglas Villiers and composer Errollyn Wallen. Show more

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George Osborne announces Lloyds Bank will return to the private sector, but RBS will wait. Plus, an Islamist attack on the main UN compound in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Show more

The investigation follows a new twist. The sham of the Frobishers' marriage is now out in the open, with Walter admitting that he knew that his wife had affairs. Show more

By Alexander Kirk: Luke struggles to tell his paranoid mother about his long-term girlfriend. Stars Daniel Mays and Linda Robson. From November 2012. Show more

A woman returns to the ancient ruins of Silchester where she once spent the perfect day with her lost love. She discovers it has become a bustling city. Written by Naomi Alderman. Show more

Sean Curran reports from Westminster, where there is an apology from the health secretary over accusations of a cover-up by England's health watchdog. Show more

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A meal with Peter Stothard's two newly acquired friends, Mahmoud and Socratis, takes a bizarre conversational turn. A lifelong interest in Cleopatra. Read by Kenneth Cranham. Show more

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